Plum Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Lovely ANH How many's that now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Must admit I'm really chuffed with the way they look as a pair . I wouldn't have known the first thing about a Black Araucana but Redwing obviously knows her stuff so has really chosen well for me . I've now got 6 - Poppy is the last of my second batch, Steph, Jess and Beth and now these two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Gorgeous Girls, my favourite-ever chicken was a White Star. She was really friendly (which surprised me as they are meant to be flighty and aloof). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congratulations on your new girls ANH, they look gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks everyone . Another gorgeous tiny green egg this morning . Couple of gratuitous shots - nice one of Layla and her topknot! Felt a bit mean using the flash, but was really curious to see what they were doing in their bedroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 'Oi mum we've been posing all day' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Love that one of Layla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 I know . It's like she's saying "Yes? Can I help you?" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yes, she looks quite indignant Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Loving Layla Good news about the green egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Ah congratulations Vicki, they look gorgeous. The eggs look beautiful too. Do you ever think you should have been a designer or an engineer or something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I did have a reputation for making things out of bits and pieces when the kids were young - my best work was a house made out of a massive cardboard box which was painted yellow with windows, a door, a skylight and curtains . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Those chickies do look lovely. And as for all those eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 How are the new girls today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sadly I haven't seen much of them - I leave for work when it's dark so have only just let them out and it's dusk when I get back. Off now till Monday so hope to get to know them better . I thought they hadn't laid yesterday but found a little clutch of 3 eggs (ES hadn't noticed them when he collected one white one today ). Still tiny but very cute . Downside of their run location, right under the kitchen window, is that I can't see them from the house like I can the other girls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Good that you will be able to spend the rest of the week getting to know them better How long do you think it will take until you can move them to your WIR? Do you have a timetable? I am keeping mine apart until the weekend then plan to have the older two free ranging round the eglu and run with the newbies still inside. The new girls have been out in another part of the garden and as they can spy each other there has been some shouting from both parties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 My dopey old girls haven't even twigged they're there . I'm in no hurry, tbh, it's nice and easy to look after them in their Omlet run, especially while the weather's horrible. If it takes weeks or even months, I'm not bothered . I may let the old girls out into the main garden at the weekend and see if they spot the newbies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I,m glad you said your old girls haven't noticed as my old girls also are paying no attention at all to the two new girls even though they can see each other. Perhaps they think if they don't look they aren't really there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Congratulations on the new girls! I have a Cotswold Olive too, she is such a character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hope we aren't in for a difficult time as both old and new are squawking I thought the Silkies may be more reserved but my two certainly don't appear to be shy and retiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 fab pictures!! you must be thrilled!! Fancy getting some interesting egg layers myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 It is lovely having a pretty egg skelter again . The white eggs are even whiter than the photo shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Doesn't that look fabulous. You could do with a very dark brown in there to make a full set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Great to hear your taking things slowly I took many months to fully integrate all my lot. Much less arguing that way Have to say I'm very of all these eggs. Not getting a single one myself Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 How are things going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
