Forestchook Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 ....Today I discovered a chicken breeder/supplier near me. Pretty much within walking distance near me! This is not good for my "morehens". The sell ducks too. And they have Goslings... Good job they don't have Pekins, and it was starting to rain when I left work, otherwise I may have made a small detor on my way home. I don't have anywhere to put them, I don't have anywhere to put them... ....yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oooo, NO pekins, but ducks and goslings. I wouldn't walk too close if I were you............................. Wouldn't you be able to find space for just a few ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forestchook Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Wouldn't you be able to find space for just a few ? I have space; actually I need some more girls as I'm down to one plus my cockerel . Unfortunately I learned (the hard way ) my spare coop/run was not secure. But I'm working on it. Can anyone advise on what is best to get once I have secure quarters for them? My existing boy and girl are booted bantums. Pekins definitely appeal. However so do hybrids/big girls; it would be nice to have some full size eggs. Would booted banties cope living with big girls? Or is it kinder/safer to stick banties? N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 A mix is fine but take introductions slowly and make sure they're all mature before putting them together. Anything else and I think it can go disastrously wrong. My lot live happily. Oh and avoid silkies who can be very passive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
