Just bought three...

[MrsCordial]

They're beating seven bells out of each other just now, so I'll leave them to it for a bit and then get a couple of photos. We're getting three more tomorrow.

Today's three are a Bluebell and two Calder Rangers/Colombian Black Tails. I really wanted a Bluebell but now we have her she's by far the biggest and is definitely the dominant hen so far. We're picking up three more tomorrow from a different place (it isn't open today, annoyingly) so we'll have to go through the handbags all over again. It's horrible to see but I know it's natural and they have to get it over and done with.

[Nicos]

6 new chooks eh?...lovely!
Looking forward to the piccies

[Moopmoop]

Any room left for 3,000 homeless ducks

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...nly_80980.html

[MrsCordial]

Er, no! The Calders are brilliant - very funny. Bluebell is a thug so far, so the Calders (Brownie and Bessie) are working together to distract her so the other can dart in for food and water They do a brilliant noncholant stroll off when she spots them at the feeder. I've read that Bluebells are docile and often at the foot of the pecking order - if that's true then Bluebell's in for a nasty shock tomorrow when we get the next three!

Bluebell's obsessed with food - she's eaten *all* the time since we brought them home. The Calders are at the door (it's a big grid so they can see through easily) looking out and generally being inquisitive. Bluebell's more brawn than brain it seems but the Calders are a pair of smartypants! Bessie & Brownie keep pecking each others' beaks in a very gentle manner - anyone know why they do that?