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[CarolynF]

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I want to forwarn you! These people do not raise these birds themselves, they are hatchery birds. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but just dont let yourself be fooled. Where in the puget sound are you located? I have some pullets that I would be willing to let go, but they are a couple months from laying. I also have a mature hen that I am not particularly fond of. My best guess is that she is a hatchery dellaware. "sp?" She lays light brown eggs, and is flighty, no where near as friendly as her flock mates.

Hi Cheryl,
I'm not too far from you, in CK. My EE is sort of flighty, too, I don't think another one would be a good thing. I work with her almost everyday to try to get her to relax. I think it's working. What breed are your pullets? A friend suggested that I stagger the age of my flock so they don't all reach "old age" at the same time, so younger might be better. Not that a few months is much of a difference, huh? That's partly why I'm undecided. (Using the word "flock" to describe 3 chickens makes me laugh!!!)

 

[cheryl98117]

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I want to forwarn you! These people do not raise these birds themselves, they are hatchery birds. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but just dont let yourself be fooled. Where in the puget sound are you located? I have some pullets that I would be willing to let go, but they are a couple months from laying. I also have a mature hen that I am not particularly fond of. My best guess is that she is a hatchery dellaware. "sp?" She lays light brown eggs, and is flighty, no where near as friendly as her flock mates.

Hi Cheryl,
I'm not too far from you, in CK. My EE is sort of flighty, too, I don't think another one would be a good thing. I work with her almost everyday to try to get her to relax. I think it's working. What breed are your pullets? A friend suggested that I stagger the age of my flock so they don't all reach "old age" at the same time, so younger might be better. Not that a few months is much of a difference, huh? That's partly why I'm undecided. (Using the word "flock" to describe 3 chickens makes me laugh!!!)

Ah 3 chickens is a flock! 2 would be a pair! or pare... I cant spell so excuse me. lol
I have 2 almst 2 month old Cucoo Marans, I also have bb ameraucana, and olive eggers. The problem with the AM's and olive eggers, is that they look the same...

I wont be able to tell the difference with them until they start laying. lol I also have 2 bantam mix's I have NO idea what they are, but they are cute.

I als have Wheaton/blue wheaton Ameraucanas, but you'd have to be slicker and sneekier than Chickenrustler to get them from me. lol

 

[CarolynF]

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Those are SO CUTE!!! I can see why you don't want to give any up.
If I go with a maran I'm thinking wheaten... barred birds make my eyes go a bit crazy and I'm crazy enough already!

 

[CarolynF]

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Hi Helaine, I don't know, the jury is still out. I'm hoping not a jersey giant though because my space is so small. When I bought her they said BSL which are usually smaller. Oh well...

 

[cheryl98117]

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Those are SO CUTE!!!

Out of all my birds, the Wheaton Ameraucana are by far the friendliest! They are SO wrth the time and $ that I have into them!

A GIGANTIC thank you again to CL!!!

 

[cheryl98117]

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Those are SO CUTE!!! I can see why you don't want to give any up.
If I go with a maran I'm thinking wheaten... barred birds make my eyes go a bit crazy and I'm crazy enough already!

We are all a bit crazy in our own right! So I'm right there with ya!

 

[CarolynF]

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Oh My Heavens!!!! I'm SOOOOO Sorry, I just can't imagine having all that happen just for putting the chooks to bed!!!!! Take care and get better soon!!!

 

[Stumpfarmer]

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Sounds like something I'd do, except for the breaking part (I'm more into sprains and dislocations). Ouch, ouch, ouch and hope you're better soon.

 

[cheryl98117]

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Hi Helaine, I don't know, the jury is still out. I'm hoping not a jersey giant though because my space is so small. When I bought her they said BSL which are usually smaller. Oh well...

lol

Shhh dont tell my DH. But if Pearl turns out to be a jersey giant, I'll trade ya a Blue or black Ameraucana for her! Ive always liked BIG chickens, but havn't been able to locate any Jerseys locally.

 

[CarolynF]

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Hi Helaine, I don't know, the jury is still out. I'm hoping not a jersey giant though because my space is so small. When I bought her they said BSL which are usually smaller. Oh well...

lol

Shhh dont tell my DH. But if Pearl turns out to be a jersey giant, I'll trade ya a Blue or black Ameraucana for her! Ive always liked BIG chickens, but havn't been able to locate any Jerseys locally.

That might work, but my DH keeps telling me that once I've had her that long I'll never want to let her go. She's a REAL Sweetheart. I guess I'll know if it's a JG when she hits 10 or 11 pounds, right???