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Last edited by jessmorris; 26-10-2011, 08:06 PM.
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...oh dear my hens have the final laugh on me this year - 2 amrock eggs, 1 hatched = 1 cockerel; 10 wyandotte eggs, 6 hatched, 1 died = 4 cockerels, 1 hen. Looks like the level in my 'special' brandy bottle will be going down soon. (I'll just leave it a bit longer, just IN CASE those combs retract, legs slim down and stances become lower...) - fat chance!!Last edited by jessmorris; 26-10-2011, 08:26 PM.
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Originally posted by jessmorris View PostMmm, omelettes, quiches, meringues (is that how you spell it?), pickled eggs, scrambled, bolied and when you start to look like an egg yourself, sell the surplus at work, or give away to friends! (and your dogs will enjoy them too!)
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Originally posted by RichmondHens View PostAnd most of the Araucanas I see for sale are bantams, it is quite difficult (at least round here) to get LF versions.Last edited by RichmondHens; 28-10-2011, 01:45 PM.
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It looks like it's gonna be Ike and Tina for the turkeys (thanks Sue). Still nothing sorted for the Araucanas, I'm just calling them both Fluffy Face at the moment!Last edited by RichmondHens; 31-10-2011, 01:16 PM.
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I forgot to report that I lost one of my Babies last week. One of the Jubilee Orpingtons that I hatched back at the start of the summer. They are 20 weeks. He was the one I sort of helped, as he was struggling to hatch. I only flicked one small bit of shell off, so he could get his head out, and he made it. He was always smaller and weaker than the rest, but seemed to have caught up.
I was warned he would be a weakling, but wanted to give him a chance, as he was alive and fighting. I know, I know, you don't have to tell me...
Lesson learned.All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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Originally posted by Glutton4... View PostI forgot to report that I lost one of my Babies last week. One of the Jubilee Orpingtons that I hatched back at the start of the summer. They are 20 weeks. He was the one I sort of helped, as he was struggling to hatch. I only flicked one small bit of shell off, so he could get his head out, and he made it. He was always smaller and weaker than the rest, but seemed to have caught up.
I was warned he would be a weakling, but wanted to give him a chance, as he was alive and fighting. I know, I know, you don't have to tell me...
Lesson learned.
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Nicos, the Araucanas are lavender.
Sue and G4, Yes I too help out, knowing full well it's not really sensible. Helped a cock chick out earlier this year, he was always weak and behind as a little one. He's now a rather runty 6 month old in the fattening pen although not much flesh on him and definitely last in the pecking order. Don't think he'll make much of a family roast dinner.
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