keyhole kate Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) DH & YD surprised me with 2 new hens today for my birthday which was earlier in the week one is a cute fluffy black Silkie the other is a bitsa she def has silkie in her as she has a little tufty head but what the other half is they don't know and by the sounds of it the owner of the farm just said a silkie X bantam. They were allegedly born end of August beginning of Sept so am I right in thinking they can have layers pellets ? should they have roosting bars ? just as well I have separate accommodation I feel like a kid at Christmas I can't believe DH bought me chickens I will post some pics later when I have calmed down Edited January 30, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyMomma Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Oh what a lovely surprise for you!!! Looking forwards to seeing pics of the new arrivals soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 what a super gift...yes to roosting bars and layers in my book! Pictures soon please...I love satisfying my morehens vicariously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I agree, roosting bars and layers pellets are fine Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 How lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Lovely surprise...looking forward to seeing the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 What a lovely birthday present. Can't wait to see the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Aww, now that is a birthday gift with thought attached He must love you dearly Layers and roosting bars will be perfect for them. Ok, so it's dark now, chooks are all abed .... PIX-time!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 What a great present! My DH surprised me with the eglu and run and two chooks for my birthday - best birthday present EVER!. He obviously knew what you'd like most of all, brownie points for your hubby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Wow, what a lovely present and a very thoughtful hubby, look forward to pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 What a great present, congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Awww that's lovely! Look forward to piccies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 What a lovely thoughtful present, lucky you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie45 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 How did he wrap them up and keep them quiet? Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 These are pics of the the silkie cross any suggestions as to the unknown breed This the black silkie Both are as yet un named as they were a bithday gift and said birthday is Australia Day ausie themed name suggestions welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Oh they are so sweet, the little silkie cross looks such a baby, really pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Aw, how sweet . Both beautiful girls . Kath & Kim? (means nothing unless you've seen the series!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Oh lovely. Keep us posted as to how you are getting on with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Matilda, kylie, Sheila? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I was thinking either Kylie and Danni or Matilda and Shelia or Kath and Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 What gorgeous girlies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Awww lovely..love the little Silkie X I gave my 3 Australorps (Australian Orpingtons) Aussie names: Matilda, Alice and Adelaide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Currently the frontrunners in aussie names are Matilda Sheila and Priscilla of Priscilla Queen of the dessert no firm decisions though keep your suggestions coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Lovely piccies. I love Australia ......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
