- Nov 13, 2013
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Hi Group
I am a new member down here in Pukekohe, South of Auckland, New Zealand.
We have a small block of land that I have decided to plant out in fruit trees and allow a few hens to roam in.
I was originally given 3 Orpington hens which were producing 3 eggs pre day, however one went broody so I now have her on fertile eggs that I purchased. The origin breeds are not sure of, and could be a mixture, although I am not worried as I think a variety of breeds and colours will be quite a nice look in the orchard.
I have since been given another Orpington hen that has 10 eggs under her,(all pure orpington) so I am hoping to raise these and free range them in the orchard area.
I have read many of the questions and answers from this list and thought why not join and participate.
I have to admit I did look at some of the photos of eth coops and felt sorry for my girls, however they all seem happy enough to come home to it each night and it is warm and dry which I suppose is what really counts.
This has been a change of lifestyle for me and I am surprised how much pleasure I get just watching them scratch around, let alone the flavour of fresh eggs and the colour of the yokes.
Will watch and read and continue to learn from the group.
Regards
Dave
I am a new member down here in Pukekohe, South of Auckland, New Zealand.
We have a small block of land that I have decided to plant out in fruit trees and allow a few hens to roam in.
I was originally given 3 Orpington hens which were producing 3 eggs pre day, however one went broody so I now have her on fertile eggs that I purchased. The origin breeds are not sure of, and could be a mixture, although I am not worried as I think a variety of breeds and colours will be quite a nice look in the orchard.
I have since been given another Orpington hen that has 10 eggs under her,(all pure orpington) so I am hoping to raise these and free range them in the orchard area.
I have read many of the questions and answers from this list and thought why not join and participate.
I have to admit I did look at some of the photos of eth coops and felt sorry for my girls, however they all seem happy enough to come home to it each night and it is warm and dry which I suppose is what really counts.
This has been a change of lifestyle for me and I am surprised how much pleasure I get just watching them scratch around, let alone the flavour of fresh eggs and the colour of the yokes.
Will watch and read and continue to learn from the group.
Regards
Dave