I wish, Celia ... it's something smaller, a hybrid called a Bluebelle, which I wouldn't have bought in a million years, but my husband just went out and did it - and I'm pleased, because they are particularly friendly ... but I miss my Orpingtons
Bluebells are lovely Joanna. But I know what you mean - I was devastated when we lost our Orps and Cochins. To be safe we were advised to restock with vaccinated birds, I thought hybrids would be boring. But they're all lovely and very friendly.
I'm sure they'll give you loads of pleasure and fresh eggs :-)
Thank you toffeeapple - it's easy to post about the hens, as they are such fun, and live outside the kitchen window. My sons think they will have a short life, though, because they found them in the wood yesterday - the wood where the foxes live. But I still can't bear to keep them caged.
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That is such a fantastic photo set!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tanna - aren't they fabulous?
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Three little chickens, all in a row. Magic.
ReplyDeleteAaaaah lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteIs that a Blue Orpington?
Celia
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I wish, Celia ... it's something smaller, a hybrid called a Bluebelle, which I wouldn't have bought in a million years, but my husband just went out and did it - and I'm pleased, because they are particularly friendly ... but I miss my Orpingtons
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Bluebells are lovely Joanna. But I know what you mean - I was devastated when we lost our Orps and Cochins. To be safe we were advised to restock with vaccinated birds, I thought hybrids would be boring. But they're all lovely and very friendly.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they'll give you loads of pleasure and fresh eggs :-)
Celia
So jealous. I want chickens so badly but I can't because of living where I do. Please post about them often, they are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you toffeeapple - it's easy to post about the hens, as they are such fun, and live outside the kitchen window. My sons think they will have a short life, though, because they found them in the wood yesterday - the wood where the foxes live. But I still can't bear to keep them caged.
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hehehe :)
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