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I know you're right Pastryman, and I know I'm being squeamish but I just feel I couldn't eat anything I've raised. Maybe I should as I'd at least know they'd had a good life and a clean death. But still can't do it.

Thanks Drumstick. The problem is I only have one hen now. I know I have a hen and cock Orpington. I was hoping the Anconas were both hens. They are so beautiful and so friendly but I can't keep three boys and one girl. :(

Meant love them all. :/

Thank you for your replies. How awful. I live them all, but don't have room for any more hens so will have to get rid of the Anconas. They are so delightful. I only hope I can find a good home for tem as I certainly couldn't cook them.:(

Oh no. Thank you for your advice, although I'm heartbroken. I love them all so much. I didn't expect them to be so entertaining and affectionate. I guess I'm going to have to let the Anconas go as I haven't the room to get more hens. :(

[/IMG]Hi, I'm new to this site and to chicken keeping! Ive been a frequent visitor to the site whilst researching what type of chickens to get, and found the info invaluable so finally joined. I've four chickens that I've raised from one week old. They are now 13 weeks old, and I've a horrid...