Snowy Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 They had their first taste of freedom today, 10 minutes free ranging under supervision! There is no doubt that Bolt is a boy, no crowing, but he has a lovely set of head gear appearing! I was convinced Mo and Jess were boys as well - but now I think they are girls! Mo: Jess (with Bolt on the left!): Someone please tell me I'm right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I'd say you're right comparing them all. They are very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 They are lovely Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I think you are right too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Hurray! Only one boy Am going to try to keep him as long as possible and hope the neighbours won't notice an extra cockeral in the village! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 They're gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hurray! Only one boy Am going to try to keep him as long as possible and hope the neighbours won't notice an extra cockeral in the village! Yesterday at the archery tournament in Great Glen there was a great deal of activity from tractors and combines, I said it was just like being at home I mentioned about a lady in my village who complains about the tractors going through and thinks they should only be allowed to drive 8 to 6 each day One of the other judges said well that is no different to the people who complain about cockerals they are part of life and people should get on with their lives and find something more important to complain about So hopefully no one will complain about Bolt and just accept it as part of life Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I think you are right too. Great names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 We are fortunate in that the village is very rural and I often hear back garden cockerels as I walk the dog, so the signs are promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 awww is Mom always that fluffed up or do they keep that fluffed up Broody hairdo whilst looking after the chicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Mum is a pekin so she always look like that! They make great mums as they can carry their chicks in their petticoats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looking good! Hope you can keep a little boy! I have 4 boys at the moment (2 Araucanas and 2 Pekins), hoping to keep a Pekin boy to make babies next year but need to convince the parentals first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Awww Snowy - they are very cute! All beautiful. I hope you can keep the little boy - he's gorgeous! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Absolutely gorgeous! They are soooo sweet! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Lucky you that he isn't crowing......I have 2 cuckoo Pekin boys, hatched the day before you cuddled my other ones at Tasha's......one was squeakily crowing his little lungs out this morning....not 6 wks old yet .....am awaiting the final demand from DH Beautiful babies btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nope, not a tweet from him yet He's turning into a big butch lad though! Nearly as big as Mum! They are 7 weeks old now and the two pekins must be girlies as they look no different (apart from being a little bigger). Must get some more pics tomorrow, they are very sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Snowy your babies are gorgeous, do they let you handle them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Not without a lot of fuss Plum! And first you have to get past Lulu who still attacks anyone who even looks at them. She has been a fantastic Mum, but she has produced some very antisocial offspring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
