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Hello from Dartmoor National Park, Devon UK

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by CathyS66, Feb 24, 2014.

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  1. Feb 24, 2014 #1
    CathyS66

    CathyS66 Out Of The Brooder

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    Hi ya all!
    Have just got 3 Orpingtons after doing lots of research into the best chicken breed for pets and eggs....you guys helped my decision so much...THANK YOU ALL! [​IMG]
    I only got my teenage girls on Saturday and am already smitten.... I could not stop watching them and giving them scratches on their heads most of Sunday....by Buff Orpington is the friendliest.
    Their names are Henriietta (Buff), Eliza (Lavender Splash) and Betsy (Blackish one...not sure of the name).
    Can't wait to get home from work so I can spoil them with a few meal worms!
    [​IMG] Cathy
     
  3. Feb 24, 2014 #2
    TwoCrows

    TwoCrows Show me the way old friend... Staff Member

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    Enjoy your new babies and welcome to BYC!
     
  5. Feb 24, 2014 #3
    Kelsie2290

    Kelsie2290 True BYC Addict Premium Member

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    Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! Have fun with your new girls! Orpingtons are great pets!
     
  7. Feb 24, 2014 #4
    roostersandhens

    roostersandhens Flap Your Wings!

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  9. Feb 24, 2014 #5
    CathyS66

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    Thanks... Can't wait to get home and see them...I'm a sad case
     
  11. Feb 24, 2014 #6
    gander007

    gander007 Chicken Obsessed

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    Alright Kathy, [​IMG] great to have you joining the BYC flock [​IMG]
     
  13. Feb 24, 2014 #7
    CathyS66

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    Thanks...I love this board
     
  15. Feb 27, 2014 #8
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    You are just addicted to chickens like everyone else on here. Glad you joined the flock.
     
  17. Feb 27, 2014 #9
    sourland

    sourland Broody Magician Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC and the world of poultry keeping.
     
  19. Mar 24, 2014 #10
    CathyS66

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    Sad news... My Buff Orpington called Henrietta died and I cried lots. Vet and myself couldn't save her. Why is it always your favourite that gets taken. She was sooooo sweet and I loved stroking her and listening to her little hoots of contentment :)
    My flock looked a little empty with just two Orpingtons.
    No one in Devon had any more so I now have two eleven month old gold laced Wynadottes.
    They are fast but will they get tamer in time?
    I Have to say that I LOVE ORPINGTONS.
    Their personalities are amazing....
     
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