Ribh's D'Coopage

[Kris5902]

I frankly have my hands full right now. Coloured eggs will have to wait a while.

Don’t worry, just joking/enabling a bit...

Part of a wall? Don't tell me they broke it?

Surprisingly no, but it doesn’t look plumb to me... they come in smaller sections than if you were to just stick frame it normally because of the sheathing.

 

[Ribh]

Oh my! So adorable... cuteness overload, they look so pretty!

I have a terrible weakness for pretty birds.

 

[Ribh]

We are home. The noise from the chook pen is incredible. But what an experience! Where I have bought to date the keeper is more than happy to chat & answer questions. I got a lot of confidence from her confidence in me when starting out & her pens are immaculate.

Ok, it's been monsoonal here for over a week & even the best kept pens get more than a little stinky when they are swimming in water so it was pretty bad & no~one really had the time to chat. It was a case of load up the birds you want, pay for them & get out. I barely got a chance to ask about immunisation & worming .

Fair enough. Obviously super busy & not, I don't think, people people. However my 3rd Campine, now I've had a chance to get a good look @ her, is obviously a mature bird ~ which is fine ~ but I wouldn't mind knowing exactly how mature.

However the Campines were a bit of an issue. As I'm considering the 3rd the keeper looks @ me & asks hesitantly: Have you kept Campines before? Ok, I get it. They're screamers, runners & super flighty to start with. I assured her I had Goldies & knew what I was letting myself in for.

She dropped an egg on the way home.

The prawners were all out as we headed home.

We were all hot & bothered by the time the barge was pulling into the ramp. This is why I prefer to buy a little later. Less stressful for everyone.

However the new girls are now in the little pen. A bit squishy but they won't be there for long. Everyone is fed & watered.
Here they are.

It'll be a while before I can get individual shots. I have Campines after all!

 

[Ribh]

OH, & for the Americans, our Araucanas have tiny tails rather than being rumpless.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

OH, & for the Americans, our Araucanas have tiny tails rather than being rumpless.

I'll have to let Alice on BeakBook so she can "friend" them

Edit to add photos of Alice for Araucana comparison purposes

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

We are home. The noise from the chook pen is incredible. But what an experience! Where I have bought to date the keeper is more than happy to chat & answer questions. I got a lot of confidence from her confidence in me when starting out & her pens are immaculate.

Ok, it's been monsoonal here for over a week & even the best kept pens get more than a little stinky when they are swimming in water so it was pretty bad & no~one really had the time to chat. It was a case of load up the birds you want, pay for them & get out. I barely got a chance to ask about immunisation & worming .

Fair enough. Obviously super busy & not, I don't think, people people. However my 3rd Campine, now I've had a chance to get a good look @ her, is obviously a mature bird ~ which is fine ~ but I wouldn't mind knowing exactly how mature.

However the Campines were a bit of an issue. As I'm considering the 3rd the keeper looks @ me & asks hesitantly: Have you kept Campines before? Ok, I get it. They're screamers, runners & super flighty to start with. I assured her I had Goldies & knew what I was letting myself in for.

She dropped an egg on the way home.
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The prawners were all out as we headed home.

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We were all hot & bothered by the time the barge was pulling into the ramp. This is why I prefer to buy a little later. Less stressful for everyone.
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However the new girls are now in the little pen. A bit squishy but they won't be there for long. Everyone is fed & watered.
Here they are.

It'll be a while before I can get individual shots. I have Campines after all!
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It's all very exciting Ribh! I'm glad you all got back home safe and sound.

Looking forward to stories about the new girls now!

 

[Kris5902]

Yay! They sure look to be settling into their new situation fine. I’m sure the water, shade, and feed are greatly appreciated after such a long hot trip!

 

[Kris5902]

OH, & for the Americans, our Araucanas have tiny tails rather than being rumpless.

Me too... I was going to ask because those girls certainly seem to have tails, not big ones but certainly not rumpless by any means!

 

[Ribh]

Me too... I was going to ask because those girls certainly seem to have tails, not big ones but certainly not rumpless by any means!

I knew someone was sure to spot that! So I thought I'd better mention it. These are more European ~ which do have tails.

 

[Ribh]

I'll have to let Alice on BeakBook so she can "friend" them

Edit to add photos of Alice for Araucana comparison purposes

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Oh gosh. I don't know. One of mine seems to have a distinct beard...but they are very young. One is laying ~ just ~ apparently. Not sure about a crest yet. I haven't had a chance to have a good look @ any of them yet. I was very focused on getting them home in one piece, then getting them fed & watered while giving my older girls their run & a feed. No real pecking through the wire but the NOISE!! I'll post a video later.