Well--here you are , latest Bobblettes pic for PJ. Had to remove broody Mum(a normal bantam!!!) as she decided to remove their pompoms in a not very nice manner very suddenly! --they seem fine without her . They are SOOOO____ funny! This one ,I think is a boy --but will probably be wrong! They...
The gorgeous Poland Bobblettes (eggs from PJ and Bobble) are now just over 3 weeks. One is a defo boy--extra cheeky,hefty legs and 'attitude!'. On picking him up today I noticed he has developed a tiny pink/pimple comb . Is this an accurate 'boy' idicator at this age or does this show up on...
We have a section for sellers good and bad for e bay eggs.Is it possible to have the same for sellers of live birds or would that be slanderous/too legally difficult? This came to me following Welshy's post.I have heard some pretty grim tales of intimidating sellers recently.My previously...
Well--many thanks to --Bobble , Bobbles Pals and PJ these arrived!! 7 of them , this is the first one to fully emerge from Mildreds feathers! All eggs were fertile, chicks all healthy ,strong and surprisingly large. They are soo cute! Eating and drinking etc, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ros
Please could someone tell at how many days should I be able to tell if a goose egg is fertile? It is white and though thick shelled can see clearly with torch. Thanks! Ros
A warning--Emma Bridgewater mugs are now in shops as a chicken series --- I went to the garden centre for a tray of lobelia and came back with this ! :-)07 Ros
___here you are EW -Broardband is back! They are now a week old , theres also another one that I snuck in with some eggs that hatched yesterday -- the eggs are so tiny you can squeeze them into tiny gaps in incubator :lol: !!! Ros
--- Ive just seen an ad on line -- for chicks from 2 days old for the 'perfect Easter present' -- poor little things. They will be cuddled and not get any sleep for a couple of days , then they will be left alone , ?cold?coccy etc etc. Then most will be boys any way. If someone wants chicks...
This is Mick my new D'Anvers cockerel , what colour is he -- ? blue partridge or not? Also Verity , one of his 3 girls ,I know what colour she is --- mud splashed black! They are so cute , only had them 4 days and have eggs in incubator already! Its all Elmwood's fault!!! Ros
Sitting here at the window I can see -----fox being chased by hounds being chased by the hunt being chased by the Sabs. being chased by the police !!! I sort of hope the fox circles round to behind the police too!!!. Being at the end of a public right of way the Sabs. all meet outside our gate...
I have 5 Coronation L/F cooking at the moment , 1st one is hatched , its getting late and I just think it might be an only child. :( I know that crossing Coronation and Light can give a % of Coronation colouring even if they are not true/pure bred. Which way round does this work? ie boy/girl...