Richard Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hi Four new young ladies joined us today; 2 Buff Sussex (Peckham and Rye) one Maran (Liz) and one North Holland Blue (Daisy). they are all lovely, but the Buff Sussex are simply beautifull. I don't have photos of them all yet as it's difficult to get good pictures in their run tonight with the sun being very bright. However I do have photos of Daisy and Peckham; Daisy Peckham (isn't she fantastic?); Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Oh wow, Richard. The Buff Sussex is gorgeous! I've got one on my list for when the run's completed as they really are pretty hens. Congratulations on the new arrivals. Hope they settle in quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Very nice looking girls!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 hi richard i see you finally got your cube, your new girls are great, i love your maran she is lovely and i have never seen a buff sussex before, what a lovely colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 They are just georgeous! Liz (the maran) and Daisy (the North Holland Blue) took themselves up to bed in the Cube without any help at all - I went out at about 9.20 and there were four hens in the Cube - Trinny & Suzanna (who have spent a couple of nights there) and Liz (named after my Mum who is 80 this year) and Daisy (named for my Gran). Peckham and Rye, the Sussex, weren't quite so bright and couldn't fathom the ladder so I've had to help them up! Liz Daisy Peckham & Rye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 What lovely girls! Congratulations Richard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 (edited) They are gorgeous girls Richard I wish I had a cube.................................... I hope that Georgie behaves herself when she comes out of solitary Edited to correct typo Edited August 5, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 They are lovely - just one more photo to go then? Daisy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 They are beauties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Wow, what lovely colouring xx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I want a buff sussex, they are gorgeous Never heard of North Holland Blue would lve to see a picture of the Maran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hi Chocchick In the pictures at the beginning of the thread Liz is the Maran and Daisy is the North Holland Blue - there's not much difference although Daisy (North Holland) is a lighter, more blue/grey colour. She also has some feathers on the outside of her legs, abd her legs seem lighter than the Maran's - Liz (Maran) legs are slightly darker in colour with no feathers. Apparently, if you want to get technical, the French breeds of Marans have feathered legs but the English breeds don't! If you want some more photos let me know; its so sunny and hot here today that all of the girls are resting in the shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 They are settling in, although Suzanna is quite a bully. Peckham and Rye are very placid- Liz and Daisy are really nervy. Still, they all seem to be managing with only minor squables and upsets and no serious damage to anybody ....... yet Daisy and the Sussex girls Ok then, you go first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 They are gorgeous Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Wow Richard, colour coordinating chickens and cube!! The new girls are beautiful. ( well they all are) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 They're lovely Richard - the 2 Buff Sussex look exactly like my 2, and mine are very friendly too. Mine are out with the big girls for the first time today, so far so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 The Orpingtons have grown haven't they - looking stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 They are gorgeous Richard! The buff sussex look a lot like my newbie Jude, she's a buff columbian wyandotte bantam - the columbian bit makes her sound like a type of cocaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
