Yesterday we took delivery of 4 new Hens. They are black Marans; good layers, very attractive, and (so they say) very easy to keep.
It's the 'good layers' bit that really appeals, in fact one of them actually laid an egg in its cardboard box, on the way home. Thank you dear!
The next hurdle is to see how Richard gets on with them. When first introduced, she was making a lot of noise; and it didn't sound over friendly. Any sign of hostility from her, and her future will NOT be bright; she might end up being given away.
I'm not after pets; I want eggs.
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You could call one Thiago and one David in celebration of Paris St-Germain's goal scorers last night. Would go well with Richard.
I wouldn't want to be reminded of PSG. It was my oldest son's birthday yesterday, so they've been given a temporary name of 'The Kimbos'.
I used to keep Marans - lovely brown eggs. If Richard knows which side his bread is buttered he'd better keep his mouth shut then.
I wish i could have hens here but with an open yard i can not.
José perhaps?
Handsome girls! I hope Richard getsw over her snit and accepts them as sisters.
Ours are purely for eggs not pets, best to go into it with that attitude from he start I think. Marans make good chickens, I've had some in the past and they were great layers.
I too have had Marans Cro and they were great - so good luck with them.
Incidentally I have always found that the term 'pecking order' is a very real one - somebody will come out as top bird - there might be a bit of squabbling but they will get there in a day or two.
One of them is a brown.
We also kept Marans. Excellent layers, large brown eggs.
Mmmm, got me thinking now!
We've separated them for the moment. When we let the new girls run free in a few days time, we'll put them together again, and keep our fingers crossed.
Its back half is black.
I have two chooks. There were three but one met a sad fate, early on. Once my two no longer lay (probably soonish), they will still be allowed to live out their natural lives as I'm fond of them. But they won't be replaced. I have a typically small (Australian) back yard and I love growing veggies, much to their delight and my frustration. The measures I need to take to protect my produce from their attention are ridiculous. They have pooh-poohed their expensive coop and sleep up in the plum tree, whatever the weather.
Good luck with your new girls.
A Brock then, Had its back half been brown it would have been blown.
What beautiful Birds Cro. Our Neighbours have 4 Chickens. Their Eggs taste so much nicer than shop bought ones. Marion x
How many eggs, on average, do you expect to get from four chickens each week?
When they're in full swing, they should give us over a dozen each week; and that's being pessimistic.
Have you ever read The Egg and I? It's about a young wife who moves to Washington state and recounts all her troubles with country folk and chickens. It's amazing how much trouble is involved in the process!
I read it many years ago, Amy. It must have made an impression.
Congratulations on the new brood. I hope Richard can come to terms with it.
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