jeshen Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thought you might like to see this pic of Mr Darcy and his girls demolishing their corn-sprinkled porridge to warm them up - still lots of snow up here in Shropshire. They seem to have got used to it now and venture out quite happily in single file along the little path I've dug out into the garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Wow, he is so handsome . Beautiful girls he has there too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 A lovely picture I'm still smitten with your Mr Darcy. What breed is that pretty girl on the far right? I just love her colouring! P.S. My chickens have a porridge dish just like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Gorgeous photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeshen Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks folks! Yes, I must admit I'm still smitten with my Mr D. He's a lovely gentle character and very protective of his women!! The girl on the right is an owlbeard, Shabby Chic. According to Andy Cawthray (www.chickenstreet.co.uk) who I got her from, she's a chamois owlbeard, which is one of the oldest and rarest breeds and colourings. She's been a lovely and attractive addition to the garden - full of beans, extremely tame and friendly, is a good layer and is number one girl with Mr D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 That cockerel is just beautiful!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 He is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 He is a very handsome chap. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandwhite Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 They all look so happy, mine love porridge too. As an aside where did you get that clear plastic cover for your run. I have been using the Omlet green covers but it makes the run so dark. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeshen Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks for kind replies - will forward your comments to Mr Darcy!! Blueandwhite - I bought both the hardwearing green cover and the transparent one from Omlet and managed to rig them up so that the inside of their classic run is completely dry. Has been useful in the awful winter we've had - and the transparent one does obviously provide light. However, now the snow's clearing, they're not spending much time in there at the moment as they wander out behind our shed and out into the garden for most of the day. Hope the pic is clear enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandwhite Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thank you I didn't realise Omlet sold a clear one and your idea looks great - pic very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
