Very pleased to report..........

[valeriebutterley]

3 very large Croad eggs yesterday, and that my 3 growers, are doing just that.
My purebred white Leghorn utility pullets are lovely and slim and lively. The blue egg layer, another purebred is also growing apace she does appear a fearful creature though, very nervous and timid. I will persevere and hope to make her people friendly eventually.

 

[Marigold]

Glad to hear such a good report on your flock, Val. How many birds have you got in total at present?

 

[MrsBiscuit]

I guess Leghorns are known to be flighty, so perhaps its not a surprise. A utility line should give you an excellent producer though, keep us updated, I'd love to know.

 

[Icemaiden]

My cream legbar, Tufty, isn't very cuddly either Valerie, though that does change when I've got treats- she'll climb on my lap for those!

 

[valeriebutterley]

I have 5 Croads, 2 RIRs, and lovely floppy overweight Gloria, my Barred Plymouth Rock, and the three growers who are in the same pen, separated. None of the Croads are youngsters anymore, so may get a couple of white ones this year. which will be interesting, as they will not be related , obviously! I am looking forward to that. All of my hens are HUGE, don't know why, but anyone who sees them says what a size they are!
I wish I could post pictures, but cannot get the technique.