Alis girls Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I rang a well known garden centre today to enquire about hens as I am restocking at last. The very pleasant man - possibly East European as he sounds like my Hungarian friend asked me what I wanted. As I'm not that sure - asked what they had and the ages etc. He said "they are 22 weeks old and more Henny at that age - you know what I mean?" what a lovely description - large red combs and more confident than the smaller ones who dont look quite henny enough. Love it!!! Anyone got "magpies" they sound nice - are they noisey as in a London garden albeit near main roads? Cant wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I know just what he means Magpies I think are a lovely black, silver & white hybrid/Sussex cross. Make good broody's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Not sure I want a broody, because we are London based I dont want to breed as I cant have cockerels due to noise. I might leave that breed - thanks for pointing that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I had one, never went broody. She was lovely. Really hankered for outdoors, loved free ranging, but never wanted to fly away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
