I got what I could get. Pickings are getting slim here in the states.I'm surprised you didn't try for Japs. They have the lovliest curved shape plus a really jaunty tail.
With my mates, it can be hard to get a word in sometimes, they're a rambunctious lotI excite mine with chicken stories. Maybe you aren't telling them well.
So like Phyllis, not prolific layers. That's what I'm hoping for. And hopefully that leads to a long life.
Look at those beautiful hens. So shapely.I keep with me at all times this little blue rake, I use it as a blocker, wiled it behind, left, right, where ever Bob is it is between him and me..... at least I try,
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Yep, Covid has shrunk the chicken supply lines here as well ~ & I only have Japs because I couldn't get Campines.I got what I could get. Pickings are getting slim here in the states.
But you are right, I do love their shape.
My breeder seems to have quit. So sad.
None of that false modesty for you!
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I hope your sister passed this time. Sending her all the good vibes retroactively.
Ow ow ow. Finger injuries hurt so much. How is he going? Will he lose any function or can the surgeon fix it? Get well soon Mr micstrachan.
Hello Lexicon!Hello, I have been following this thread since before I officially joined BYC and I love it!
I thought I might introduce myself with a fluffy bum photo of my alpha hen, Annie and a side shot too. Now if I can figure out how to do that
I have a mixed flock of ten one year old hens in northwestern Canada. I purposely chose not to get production breeds in the hope that they might have longer lives without realizing that dual purpose equals broody, at least in my case! I am on my eight broody of the summer right now!
Maybe you need something a bit larger. Have you thought of using a tennis racquet?I keep with me at all times this little blue rake, I use it as a blocker, wiled it behind, left, right, where ever Bob is it is between him and me..... at least I try,
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