My two Light Sussex: Book-Book and Cuddles. Book-Book because she softly "book-booked" at me when I first held her. Cuddles (whom I thought, originally, was a 'she') because he nearly fell asleep in my arms when I first held and stroked him. Every time, Book-Book is about to lay an egg, it's Cuddles who makes the declaration, not Book-Book. Not a peep from Book-Book! Talk about being in sync with your partner! He's very gentle with her. I do hope I can keep him! He started crowing for the first time this morning. It was delightful! It wasn't a harsh sound at all! Quite melodic! I'm hoping if I keep him inside the house at night, the neighbours might not complain. Fingers crossed!
Ebony, another Wyandotte/Marans-X. As you can see, she has the broken effect of a Gold Laced Wyandotte's body but has a Maran's golden ruff. She has the single comb of the Marans as well. Ebony's more of a challenge in the taming department. Very stubborn and doesn't like being held much. I've had to go back to taking her out independantally of the others first thing in the morning and hand feed her her cheese treats whilst holding her and stroking her. Ebony can be such a grump at times! She gives me these deep throated complaints sometimes which makes me laugh. When I group feed the chooks their treats, she'll insist on trying to sneak in to snatch a treat and dash away without allowing me to stroke her. But, I've learnt how to position my other hand so she, usually, doesn't succeed. The others have got used to it and I just lightly stroke them whilst they peck from my hand. I think that Ebony thinks it's some sort of game or challenge. Punky was like that too, but after returning to one-on-one feeding, she decided not to bother!
Monet is extremely placid and has absolutely no problems with my stroking or holding her. Book-Book was similar but has a stronger personality. Nevertheless, I adore Monet's gentle personality. I suppose one would call her a Blue Laced Buff, though she has a blue ruff which is more Maran, I suppose.
Punky and Monet. My Wyandotte/Marans-Xs. I think Punky looks more like a Marans than a Wyandotte. They both have the Rose Comb. It took Punky a little longer to get used to me handling her. Some mornings, after getting her fill of cheese treats, Punky will behave as if she doesn't like being stroked. Yet, only a few moments before, she had no problems whatsoever! It comes across to me like a game. This photo doesn't do her justice for her colouring. Her body feathers look like some sort of woodwork with the thin, dark veins travelling throughout.
My two Light Sussex: Book-Book and Cuddles. Book-Book because she softly "book-booked" at me when I first held her. Cuddles (whom I thought, originally, was a 'she') because he nearly fell asleep in my arms when I first held and stroked him. Every time, Book-Book is about to lay an egg, it's Cuddles who makes the declaration, not Book-Book. Not a peep from Book-Book! Talk about being in sync with your partner! He's very gentle with her. I do hope I can keep him! He started crowing for the first time this morning. It was delightful! It wasn't a harsh sound at all! Quite melodic! I'm hoping if I keep him inside the house at night, the neighbours might not complain. Fingers crossed!
ChickyChooky

My two Light Sussex: Book-Book and Cuddles. Book-Book because she softly "book-booked" at me when I first held her. Cuddles (whom I thought, originally, was a 'she') because he nearly fell asleep in my arms when I first held and stroked him. Every time, Book-Book is about to lay an egg, it's Cuddles who makes the declaration, not Book-Book. Not a peep from Book-Book! Talk about being in sync with your partner! He's very gentle with her. I do hope I can keep him! He started crowing for the first time this morning. It was delightful! It wasn't a harsh sound at all! Quite melodic! I'm hoping if I keep him inside the house at night, the neighbours might not complain. Fingers crossed!

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