Had.Aww, you’ve got two Bessies and two Charlies.![]()
I lost both my BAs in quick succession. They were very pretty birds but I'm opting for a more docile flock so won't replace them even though I really liked them.Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
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Had.Aww, you’ve got two Bessies and two Charlies.![]()
I lost both my BAs in quick succession. They were very pretty birds but I'm opting for a more docile flock so won't replace them even though I really liked them.Had.I lost both my BAs in quick succession. They were very pretty birds but I'm opting for a more docile flock so won't replace them even though I really liked them.
I wonder if Barred Rocks are more fragile, or we’re both just unlucky. Bessie was just beautiful and I was gutted when she died.You know, I was thinking much the same myself this evening as I mopped and bleached the floor.I love your ‘no chickens in the house’ policy Shad, it seems to be working really well for you.![]()

They just wander in and out.
No, I still have 2 of the 3 Rocks I started with. The one I lost went broody while I was away & Hubby couldn't find her. I'm thinking there's a genetic flaw in the Australorps I got as I lost all 3 I had, including a bantam.You too?![]()
I wonder if Barred Rocks are more fragile, or we’re both just unlucky. Bessie was just beautiful and I was gutted when she died.
Two went with no warning @ all that anything was wrong.No, I still have 2 of the 3 Rocks I started with. The one I lost went broody while I was away & Hubby couldn't find her. I'm thinking there's a genetic flaw in the Australorps I got as I lost all 3 I had, including a bantam.Two went with no warning @ all that anything was wrong.
I hope my Australorp lives to the ripe old age of 12+. In fact I’d love it if I got five more years out of my Isa Browns!
I won't mind keeping them when they're old biddiesOne of my sisters hens lived to 16 years old!I'm hoping my hens have long lives tooI won't mind keeping them when they're old biddies