The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Shetlands hens          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Breeds Author Message Bradders Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 909 Location: North Cornwall for the summer Holidays Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:57 pm    Post subject: Shetland hens Hi guys I'm getting some Shetland eggs and i'm going to try and hatch the eggs and i was wondering how big the chickens will grow. So i was wondering how big the run and house needs to be. Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5020 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 7:55 pm    Post subject: Bradders, 'Shetland' hens are a bit of a mix in the looks department. Here are some pictures of some of my birds - I like the ones with tufted heads best, but they don't all have them. They aren't bantams so would need a run and house to suit bigger birds - but they aren't as big as some birds, they look quite small next to a buff orpington! Spana has agreed to have the eggs sent to her so that you will be there for them hatching in the summer, we just need to keep our fingers crossed they survive the post! Back to top Bradders Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 909 Location: North Cornwall for the summer Holidays Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:08 pm    Post subject: Do you think they will survive but the chick is so cute Are you just going to send any shetland eggs Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5020 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:13 pm    Post subject: I will send just green eggs. Back to top Bradders Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 909 Location: North Cornwall for the summer Holidays Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 5:56 pm    Post subject: Ok then Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Breeds All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group