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Also, the middle picture shows all three, and the the bird in the middle of the three GL orps is the one I think is a cockerel, as his comb is bigger but I also think his legs are bigger. Although you can't see this in the picture.

I am from the UK. They're apparently show quality. The parents looked good. Is that what you when you ask what line? They are very pretty, I am pleased with them.

These are my gold laced LF orpingtons, 13 weeks. I thought I'd share it with you as they're gorgeous! I hatched three eggs, I think I have two pullets and one cockerel.

[/IMG] I would love your opinions on what I have here, Roos, pullets or a mixture. Three gold laced orpingtons (large fowl). 5 weeks old. I have my thoughts, would like too see what you all think, and way? Thanks :-)

Oh sorry, just read your post properly. .. They're under heat. That's good. Chickens like somewhere cosy to roost, so some type of chicken house with perches will be perfect. With nest boxes to encourage somewhere safe to lay their eggs. In very cold weather I bank the edges up with extra...

Welcome to the addictive world of chickens, youll love it.It would depending how old the chicks are? Is the 1 year old hen the broody hen? Are the chicks under her? If they are under her she shoulder ivied enough heat for them. You can just make sure she has a nice plump nest to sit on and no...

That sounds hopeful. Fingers crossed they're still strong. They're going to love the day light when they finally see it! :D

Aw, the gorgeous, very handsome! Yes it's true what you say about males in the animal worl.d. Keep us posted. I'd like to know how they are. Then you can perhaps write a strongly wired letter to the mail company! :(

Good luck. Let us know how you go! ;)

Is she difficult to catch? Can you get near the chicks? If so pop them the cage, she's bound to follow? Or if she goes in the cage alone I expect the chicks will follow her. My bantams are extremely tame so I have an easier time when moving new families about. Or another idea, wait until she is...

The idea of the dog cage is great. This will allow the other hens to get used to the chicks, making it easier to introduce them when they're bigger. as they can't squeeze through the gaps. The older hens wont think twice about pecking through a chick head that happens to pop through a gap...

Obviously I mean move her AND the chicks to the clean nest ;)

She won't mind being moved at all now... As long as she has her babies that's all that will matter to her. Now they're dry and fluffy and Mobil they're stronger, so will be fine, just scoop her up, place her on a nice clean nest, with chicks crumbs and shallow water near by in a nice safe place...