Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[theceltichorse]

So cute! Can't wait to see them as they mature.

 

[kidcody]

Interesting.... as a well known breeder in Washington State and Overseas for breeding the English Orpington, the unknown breeder "Catface" the want to be English Orpington breeder contacted me and asked if I had a English Chocolate rooster, I'm always willing to help out new breeders wanting to venture into ther English Orp world. She was well aware that this beautiful rooster and several English Chocolate hens came directly from Bryce in GA who was directly importing several lines and color of these beautiful English Orpingtons. As this story goes, this Chocolate friendly rooster and hens were raised by my young nephew and was very attached to them. After several communications with "Catface" she assured me that the Chocolate family would remain on her homestead. Only once did she contact me to tell me that these chickens had leg infestations and lice (from her farm, not mine) but was working to resolve this matter. I find this rather disturbing that she gave away these beautiful Chocolate fowls, as stated for free to any one willing to pick them up. She only had these Chocolates for a very short time. If only she would have picked up the phone and gave us a call letting us know she no longer wanted to care for them. We would of been more then happy to pick them up. The moral of this story is, no matter how you try to help others, at times it can and will back fire. I wish "Catface" only the best in her venture of breeding said animals. On my part, I will take more time in making sure that my animals that I care deeply for will always enter into the hands of people who also care deeply for all living animals. None of my animals are dispossible when no longer wanted or needed them.
Autumn Farm English Orpingtons, Marc


The beautiful Pure English Chocolate rooster that came directly from Bryce's breeding farm.

 

[kidcody]

same story was written above, no need to repeat myself, Thanks Marc

 

[pennyJo1960]

okay hatch came a day I thought I still had two more days to go


three more in the brooder but need to take more photos close first photos no good

 

[pennyJo1960]

took morte photos here goes

 

[Hinotori]

took morte photos here goes

I love how they are perfectly happy to sit still with humans for the first few days.

 

[Hinotori]

They've been hanging out in my trees a lot this winter. Usually they stay over in the neighbor's giant snag

 

[pennyJo1960]

@Hinotori scare the be-gees out me also if they where here first photos
came out awful tried taking each one out putting them on some flannel
they stayed put was surprised to say the least

 

[Hinotori]

I have a yard each of a few different colors of felt so I can set up pictures of birds inside under the brightest light. Baby chicks are so much easier to deal with in groups.

I found really bright light is best for phone pictures

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have a yard each of a few different colors of felt so I can set up pictures of birds inside under the brightest light. Baby chicks are so much easier to deal with in groups.

I found really bright light is best for phone pictures

ah gee thanks okay just have the phone, cannot use a camera anymore or what I call them