Ribh's D'Coopage

[BY Bob]

Yes, they're captivating little hens who get very sick. A heartbreaking combo.

Much like leghorns.

 

[Kris5902]

With @BY Bob & @MaryJanet acquiring new girls recently I've been quiet about my own plans because such beautiful girls deserve an opportunity to shine. I am, however a little upset. Put out. Mildly devastated.

I was planning a buy going into autumn. I like having my new girls come into lay during winter. I like getting them as our weather gets a little cooler rather than battling summer heat. I like getting some eggs while everyone else is taking a break.

So I have been waiting. I waited till I got back from mum's. Then I rang my usual supplier. Where I got my Campines. She hasn't bred this season. No gold Campines!

There aren't a huge number of breeders round this area to start with & most people are into production reds of various sorts, mostly ISA Browns. I've had ISAs ~ not a 1st choice for me, or even a 2nd, 3rd, 4th... So I have been emailing round...So far I can't get Campines of any description. That's the devastating part. I love these birds. I can get silver laced Wyandottes ~ a breed & colour I've wanted since day one. One place will have them available in 4 weeks ~ my earliest time frame. As the majority of my flock is big girls that should not be a problem. I think I can get Araucanas...And I have one more place to try ~ who just do not want to talk to me ~ that may, just may, be able to supply silver Campines. As silvers were always my 1st choice this is a no brainer if they have them.

That would be 6 new birds to integrate ~ & still leaves Lottie on her own. I was so hoping to get her a running mate. I can get lavender Lanshan bantams ~ very pretty but I know nothing about them. There are the usual Sussex, Australorps, ISAs, Barnvelders but I do like my birds a little odd & am keeping in mind when Campines become available I want to have room for them. I am stressing. I am dealing with new people & not able to get the birds I had my heart set on ~ which I should know not to do. I could wait, of course...

If it doesn’t feel right don’t do it... but I’m sure you can work it out.

 

[BY Bob]

If it doesn’t feel right don’t do it... but I’m sure you can work it out.

Great advice. You are a great touchstone @Kris5902

 

[Ribh]

I won’t get any more Isa Browns either. I love my Lucy and Chickie to bits, which is why I won’t get any more. It’s too heart-breaking when they die young from reproductive issues.

Yep. I took rescues & lost the lot in a matter of days. Heartbreaking.

 

[Ribh]

I’m going to give the Favorolles breeder another chance in March. If there’s no response again, I’m going to have to rethink things.

Croad Langshans? They were at the top of my short-list, until my friend told me they were the size of small ostriches! However I think that’s just the roosters; the hens don’t look any bigger than Australorps. Plus there don’t seem to be any breeders around here.

These are bantams, so smaller.

 

[Ribh]

O my. I wish I could send you some. That has to be so frustrating. I will pray that things turn out well for you and those silver campines are just a phone call away.

What on earth did you pray, @BY Bob ? I finally got through to the hatchery. They have 2 silvers. They are keeping them for me till Friday. Bit early. Bit of a rush but...Silvers! I am beyond excited. Not sure what else I will get. I was so dumbstruck I forgot to ask if they had anything else on my list. If I'm lucky they may have goldies too.

 

[Ribh]

If it doesn’t feel right don’t do it... but I’m sure you can work it out.

Good advice. Everything seems to be coming together in a rush.

 

[MaryJanet]

Fantastic!!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Got a sunset and moon set for you from this weekend.
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Beautiful!
That moon rise looks like a painting

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

What on earth did you pray, @BY Bob ? I finally got through to the hatchery. They have 2 silvers. They are keeping them for me till Friday. Bit early. Bit of a rush but...Silvers! I am beyond excited. Not sure what else I will get. I was so dumbstruck I forgot to ask if they had anything else on my list. If I'm lucky they may have goldies too.

WooHoo! So excited for you Ribh!

( I bet ByBob prayed for rain for us too.

It's ok ByBob. We've had enough! You can stop praying now! )