jesschicken24 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Just got our first ever chickens today, three Silkie hens! We got them from Birchfield Poultry in Sheffield, who were really helpful and took us on a little tour where we saw loads of different breeds. Our hens are now settling in to their new home, all we need now are some names. One has been named Moonstone but we're not sure what to call the others. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Wow congrats! Have fun with your girls! How old are they? What about Amethyst, Opal, Jade or Crystal? To stay in the stone theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesschicken24 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) They're about 16 or 17 weeks. I like the idea of staying with the gemstone theme but one of them belongs to my boyfriend and he wants to name his something else, he he. Edited June 28, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 They are so pretty and soooo lovely and white How about calling your boyfriend's one Ariel ? You will love keeping chickens. I bet it won't be long until you start getting more. Morehens is very contagious so be careful. And a big welcome to the world of chickens from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 ]Congratulations and a huge welcome to the forum Your silkies look absolutely gorgeous. So white , I would go for Persil, Daz, or similar Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesschicken24 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Thanks for the welcome and the suggestions. They do look really white now; they were a bit wet and soggy this morning after launching themselves out of the coop to play in the rain. I really can't wait to get them out of the coop for some play time tomorrow (if it's dry enough), had to exercise a lot of self control today to leave them to settle into the coop. After weeks of thinking of possible names and about 5 minutes after posting this, I've just had the idea of naming them after constellations or anything to do with space. I think I'm going to call mine Luna, I think that works quite well with Moonstone. Two down, one to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hahaha! I know how difficult it is. I left my ladies in the run for a whole week, to get settled. What about Nova? Or Venus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesschicken24 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hahaha! I know how difficult it is. I left my ladies in the run for a whole week, to get settled. What about Nova? Or Venus? I like those, especially Nova! I think Nova is top of the list but knowing the Mr. it will take a few days to decide haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Orion Uriel(angel of the sun) Sol...can mean sun or footballer Comet Eos (an asteroid) Phoenix Aurora Halley (comet) I could go on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 What about Apollo? The girls are beautiful btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 The birthstone for April is Diamond, so Crystal could be appropriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 They are so beautiful, I just love silkies. I had a white one who loved to dust bath and would look filthy only to miraculously appear white again a few hours later. Hope you get lots of enjoyment from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesschicken24 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 So the Mr. thinks he now has a name (Hedwig) for his hen but he's still not fully committed lol. Also, I managed to get a pretty good close up picture of Luna after I finally got her out to play. She's not quiet tame yet and I keep trying entice her (and the others) with treats but they don't seem too fussed. So far the only things they seem to have enjoyed are apples and bread with marmite on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Ah, Harry potter fans. I said a while ago I'd like to name a chicken after Luna lovegood. I like Hedwig too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 How about Elvis, in his rhinestone kind of time. Very Viva las Vegas and she would Always be on your Mind. It's Now or Never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
