Snowy Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 The eglu arrived yesterday so the Pekins were moved in. Lovely splash of colour in the garden again! Went out to check up on them this morning - erm ... where are they? So THATS what that bowl shaped thing is for - a Pekin Huddle! It was obviously so nice and cosy that they decided to have a lie in! Don't they look miffed at being disturbed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Oh how gorgeous and the is lovely too. They look so happy all hunched up, if a little miffed at being disturbed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Oooh just scrumptious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 What lovely pictures, all these new chickens you lucky people. I had a white silkie on order but just found out it's a boy so may have to wait until spring now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Awww Snowy they are so sweet & small! How old are they all now? Lovely little things! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Gorgeous I think you could fit another 3 in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 They are 20 - 23 weeks now Emma, all grown up (but not laying yet. Thats a point - when do pekins generally start laying? Am I likely to get eggs for christmas, or is it likely to be spring now?) Fluffy Chick - I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Their eglu is just perfect for them & no wonder they want a lie in I do love your photos of the pekins growing up. So looovely. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Aw, they are gorgeous . I love the red eglu too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 lovely girls! i agree you could squeeze another one in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I think you could fit another 3 in there Snowy they are very sweet The bright and colourful red eglu does look good almost as lovely as a purple one Nice for these drab days. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Looks Pekins are cute Probably won't get eggs until next year as it gets so dark so early ... they may surprise you though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 hogging the nestbox practicing being broody I think they'll surprise you by laying some eggs before Christmas but will stop for a break then till spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Anyone else want to take bets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 gorgeous girls ours all went broody this summer so wouldn't surprise me if they are practising already with regards to laying we got ours in the June at 12 weeks and they didn't start laying until the January and then we have had eggs non stop ever since. They lay every other day, although sometimes one of them lays everyday. The eggs are surprisingly bigger than you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa C Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 All these pictures of Bantams! I hope I dont get struck down with morehens disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 From my experience I doubt you'll get eggs before spring now, but then mine are a bunch of free loaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 What are eggs? Gorgeous Snowy in their little red riding hood house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
