mullethunter Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have a 3 X 2 m Omlet WIR attached to 2m Cube run (and Cube). I have 2 Wyandotte bantams, 2 Pekins and 2 Araucana bantams. Normally they free range when I'm not at work. I have the chance to have a beautiful gold Campine and a tiny Belgian bantam. They're at a house my Dads buying and the vendors can't take the chickens (there are about 15 there but mostly big chickens). Do you think I've got space for these 2 or what that be pushing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Yes? I have three bantams in the standard Go Up run. Which is 1x2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Of course...esp if the bantam is tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I think you've got enough room but I'd make sure that you can divide the run for a week or so just to quarantine them. They sound lovely though. I'd be tempted too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Aw Mullethunter as this was in nestbox I thought you meant patter of tiny feet....or fostering. Shows my mindset doesn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I would go for it too Like you say, they get to come out when you are at home and if you pop up some more treats and peck blocks to keep them busy, I'm sure it will work out. When are you getting them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Aw Mullethunter as this was in nestbox I thought you meant patter of tiny feet....or fostering. Shows my mindset doesn't it Sorry Grandmashazzie - I'm afraid I'm one of the strange breed of women who's never wanted to have children - not sure why - chickens are fine for me When are you getting them ? Luvachicken why do you assume it's a done deal?! I'm lucky hat I do still have my Eglu Go with 3m run so hey could go in there to quarantine. I think if they are to be sold I probably will have them - not sure when it'll be but probably quite soon. PS I meant Dutch bantam not Belgian. I have photo's - bear with me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 This is most of the people's current flock. The bantam is over by the watering can and the Campine is between the two brahmas in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Yep! That's a Dutch bantam! Cute thing too. Love the Campine! She is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Of course it's a done deal We all know you were going to get them anyway Morehens is in the air and spring is around the corner. I love the cute Dutch one by the watering can and I think I worked out which one was the Campine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 They look lovely! Nice to be thinking of more positive chickeny things after the winter we've had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Very cute,she's a very tiny bantam,my Mille Fleur look giants in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Squeallllll! Yes, definitely a done deal! How could anyone resist! Oooh Brahmas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Sounds like a done deal As someone else said, I'd quarantine them for a week in a dog crate or indoor rabbit cage just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hmmm. Been reading about Campines and beautiful as she is I'm not sure it's a wise idea. I've read that they really need to be free ranging (so I'm worried they won't be out enough for her to be happy - where she is now they have an area about half he size of my whole garden which they are out in all the time a yes even now ), they're VERY good at flying (having said that they're only surrounded by a head high fence now and she didn't look about to escape), that they can be very noisy, and that they can be very bolshy (I'd be gutted if I got her and they she was mean to my pekins). The Dutch bantam would be a no brainer but I wouldn't want to try to add a single hen to my flock of 6. So I think I'm actually on the side of not getting them now. Has anyone had a Campine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 No experience with Campine but never known them to be highly strung. Are the Frizzle and Silkie cross in the background looking for homes? Maybe they'd settle better with the Dutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Dutch bantams are VERY good flyers. Even with their wings clipped. Mine manage to fly up on my shoulder, when standing up. Although they are very docile and haven't figured that they would in fact be able to get in the tree or out of the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Have you decided what to do ? And when are you going to get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm afraid in a rare moment of sensibleness I've decided not to have them. I was outside on Saturday morning when 3 of my 6 wanted to lay at the same time, and the racket was unbelievable! I also don't want to upset the pecking order again so have decided to stick with my gang. I don't think I'll get any more until I start to lose any of these, and then I think I'd like to give hatching a go. I am sad, but also think I've made the right decision. And I've heard that the whole flock have found a home to go to together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Sorry, I had forgotten you had 6 already - for some reason I thought you had 4. It's probably for the best but hard to deal with at the time. The pecking order is a difficult system to sort especially if things turn nasty. At least you know they will all be kept together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Well a happy ending really for all birdies. I'm running ours down - well I only have one young girl and two geriatrics - it will be best so that we can sort the garden out before we move. That leaves a problem if I have one or two left - but I'll have to cross that bridge when I come to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 At least they all found a home together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Yes I think it's the best outcome really. Hope they've gone to nice people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
