Ribh's D'Coopage

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Ribh! They're lovely how have your big chooks responded?

I'm wondering the same thing. You are going to have so many stories to tell Ribh

 

[Ribh]

@Ribh , so I had to look into the Vorwerk breed. I’ve never heard of a white ear-lobed chicken that lays brown eggs. And are tgey onbthe small side, too? You are going to have so much fun!

They are a dual purpose breed & winter layers. Will have to see if they go broody on me or not.

 

[Ribh]

Another pretty pair! You sure are good at finding the interesting breeds Ribh.

My downfall. I love me a pretty bird before eggs even. I've had to wait ages on some of these. They mightn't be rare but not many people breeding them.

 

[Ribh]

Oh aren't they sweet!

They look fully feathered so provided they have food, water and adequate shelter they should be fine. Just treat them the same way you do your other girls, you'll be fine Ribh.

You may need to sit with them more to get them used to you. I know that will be such a hardship for you!

Thanks ACM. I've been watching them sort out their pecking order this afternoon. No prizes for guessing who will be head honcho. Someone will have her nose out of joint when they move into the big coop!

The little Belgians are fast! And the Japanese & Belgians are flying across the little coop. So far the Vorwerks actually seem a little timid but it is early days & suddenly a mixed flock.

 

[Ribh]

Ribh! They're lovely how have your big chooks responded?

They actually went & hid @ the back of their coop. Only Patricia & Ha'penny showed any interest @ all.

 

[Ribh]

There were a few of these in with the Norfolk Grey when i first met Peggy and Ivy!

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I'll let you know MJ. So far they don't look like being a problem.

 

[Ribh]

Knowing @Ribh there could be 12 to name.

You know me too well.

 

[Ribh]

I love those...what an awesome & thoughtful gift!

I thought so too.

 

[Ribh]

If you are going with The Tempest and names that are not necessarily female what about Ariel?

I love Ariel but it is too close to 1 of the GKs names.

 

[Ribh]

Ooooh - Shakespearean ladies - how about Ophelia, Cressida, Desdemona, Viola, Rosalind, Mistress Quickly, Portia, Olivia, Goneril, Lady Macbeth, Cordelia, Beatrice, Cleopatra, Lady Anne. I could add Juliet but I really cannot stand that play.

Watch it as a comedy. It's hysterical viewed in the right light.