I need more chickens Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi, I was just wondering how flighty Columbines are and how well suited they will be in a WIR (about 3x3m)? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have two Columbines in a WIR, they were both very flighty until they came into lay. They aren't flighty anymore but they are skittish and don't like being handled. However, the gorgeous green eggs make up for their rather antisocial personalities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 mine was an escape artist at the place I got her from so they'ed had to clip her wing but she settled down once she started to lay she's one of my friendlier girls very laid back nearly always first for treats if my CLB or CLBX don't get there first she can be a bit dim at times but I've never regretted buying her eveb through she dosen't kay a blue or green egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My Columbine is a bottom of the pecking order, is shy and not at all sociable with humans and hates being handled (makes such a fuss!). However she is a lovely lady laying lovely and has a beautiful sheen to her feathers in the sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Haven't experienced Columbines, yet; adding to my wishlist though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I had one who was very friendly and cheeky and tried (unsuccessfully!) to escape on a couple of occasions . She was very cute with her little topknot though and laid lovely green eggs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohcarolina Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My Columbine is very unfriendly; I can't handle her, bullies the ex-batts when they all FR together but is gorgeous girl with a lovely quiff and beautiful blue eggs. I have to say that I've had the ex-batts for the lest amount of time but I do love their cheeky personalities - no blue eggs though I guess you can't have it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Suppose it just goes to show that personality is down to the bird not the breed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Suppose it just goes to show that personality is down to the bird not the breed . Couldn't agree more, I have had particular breeds on the recommendation of others, only to find that their nature is completely different than described. For example my Ancona was supposed to be difficult to handle, but she was the one that jumped into my arms. I have 4 cream legbars, all very different. My Columbine is one of the 20 percent that doesn't lay blue eggs (s***s law I got that one), but she is friendly and easy to pick up and has never been flighty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Another one here who has a friendly columbine. She's top hen these days and a very confident bird (but doesn't bully). She's very friendly - doesn't particularly like being picked up, but will happily climb all over you if you have corn, mealworms etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Another one here who has a friendly columbine. She's top hen these days and a very confident bird (but doesn't bully). She's very friendly - doesn't particularly like being picked up, but will happily climb all over you if you have corn, mealworms etc. describes mine to a T except shes always been top girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I need more chickens Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 OOh, decisions, decisions!! Thanks everyone. I think its prob best checking them out at the local supplier and seeing how friendly/flighty they are there...and whether we could catch one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
