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Sounds like we'll have be brave and clip their wings this weekend! We have watched lots of videos and read books on how to do this - it's just a matter of getting a hold of them rather than the clipping part that is the scary part. First time for everything though ;) They do seem to be eating...

Hi Everyone! Here's an update on how we went. We welcomed three ladies into our coop an Australorp and two bantam Leghorns, L-R Camilla, Barbara and Myrtle The other bantams we had on order were attacked by a fox the night before pick up, so we decided to give this mix a go. They certainly...

Thanks everyone for all the lovely welcomes! All the advice has been great and re-assuring. Feeling confident and excited about setting up the flock...11 more sleeps until they arrive, with a just bit of garden chicken proofing and chook coop assembly in the meantime :D

Just one more query (for now...) would it be okay to establish the flock with an eight week old Australorp and the older bantams (3-4 months old)? Or best to have them all at a similar age?

Thanks for the detailed information on the RedSexLinks - it's fascinating how they are hybridised...obviously for commercial benefits! I am sold on the Australorp as our first standard option...now I will just have to see what is available. I will hopefully update you in a couple of weeks on how...

Okay, thanks all for the additional advice. I spoke to the supplier of the bantams and he seemed to think a smaller standard would work and he suggested an Isa Brown (which is a generic name for the hybrid used widely for egg production here in Australia, but not sure if its the same...

Thanks for the welcome and advice. Looks like we should decide on any additions and types soon! Are there any additional thoughts on mixing bantams and standards? Assuming the same advice applies ie. getting them at the same age and time. I understand that size doesn't necessarily determine...

Hi All I am very excited to have joined this forum. My husband and I are picking up our three little ladies in just over a week. We have decided on bantams as we live in a suburban house, in Australia so while we have a yard, it's not huge. On order we have a Buff Pekin, Blue Leghorn and...