nicki9 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) After a long time away from the board following our final two chickens being caught by foxes, on Friday night we were given the opportunity for two chickens of fate. A neighbour knocked on the door and asked if we would like two RIR bantams. He breeds banties and these were extras he needed to sell. They are currently in a rabbit hutch, awaiting a new cage tomorrow as the rabbit is in the eglu and spent some time on our lawn in the dog cage to get some air. We even had our first this morning! The best thing is, our daughter who was scared of the big girls loves the banties. So back to the world of chicken keeping and welcome to Treacle and Mocha. Edited January 18, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 That's great news, and they were obviously truly meant to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Fabulous names. Can't wait to see pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 how lovely RIR banties are such super little birds too. What a lovely gesture after the sad loss of your two chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 They are great layers too - I had two of them in my flock once, and they churned out eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Lovely story Glad your little girl loves them too - did she choose the names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yay! Enjoy being under the spell again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Love those names I hope they reward you with lots of lovely eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 My son and daughter chose a name each. Treacle, my daughters chicken has been laying each day, small but not tiny, perfect eggs. Their new home arrived yesterday, and we built it tonight. The girls are tucked up nice and warm on their new roosting bars. Although the henhouse is quite small. It will seem a mansion compared to their rabbit hutch, and eventually they will have the but the rabbit is in there at the moment, and loves it. I can't wait until the weekend when we can play properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm so pleased for you. It's meant to be nice on Saturday too (if a bit chilly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
