PixieDust Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Rather eggcited! I am going to pick up the Bluebell and Cuckoo Maran on Monday. Very dubious as to how it's going to go with my 3 but nothing ventured, nothing gained! I feel a little sad as they are my friend's girls. One is 3 and the other is just over 1. She is distraught at having to give them up. She can always visit til 2018 when we move. Any pre-match advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Did you manage to make them a separate area or are you having to shove them in and hope for the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 You have done a very good deed. I'm sure your friend will be happy knowing they have gone to live with you in such a lovely home I hope it goes well for you. Make sure you supply us with some photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Photos will follow! We did try to make a separate area but my coop is a bit big for the run. So its going to be all in and hope for the best I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 In that case all I'd say is keep a close eye on them just in case any pecking gets out of hand. Good luck and looking forward to seeing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Have you got them yet ? It is Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Yes just got home with them and put them in the coop. They both seem very heavy and the cuckoo is huge. My friend kept them in a makeshift run down the side of the garage. They were in with 2 bunnies, 3 guinea pigs a tortoise and 2 quail which were in cages. She says Kerry, the bluebell is about 3 and doesn't lay often. She also says Trixie the cuckoo doesn't lay much and she got her as POL just over a year ago. She believes the girls tuck into rabbit/guinea pig nosh and this may be the reason they don't lay. But they are heavy. I will photograph them tomorrow. I just want to go out and watch them and check they are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Marans I've seen at auctions always seem enormous to me. But then I am used to bantams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 It's just dawned on me that Trixie is a Speckledy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I'm sure they will all have a lovely sleep together tonight. Do let us know how they get on tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
