The Poultry Keeper

sadmum · Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

Hi Everyone

I've been keeping chickens for over 1.5 years now and love it - currently have 10 chickens and 1 cockerel. However my husband has accepted a job abroad which means we're going to have to move and I can't take the chooks with me. I couldn't bear it if I have to put them down so would love it if someone could adopt them. They are all different (silki, brahma, orpington, poland, aracuana etc etc) and very friendly - all named to suit their personalities / breed. (eg Elvis is the Poland, Sumo is the Brahma)

Fingers crossed someone can help

Sharon x

Heather · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:35 pm Post subject:

Where are you Sharon ?

sadmum · Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

Sorry - should have said that!We're in Amersham, Bucks

CP · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:24 pm Post subject:

Are they all LF or bantams, Sharon?

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

Hi Sadmum. Bummer that you have to get rid of your birds because you can't take them with you.

I can't help with the adoption, as I am in the US. But I can say that no matter where you move to, you can take this forum with you and you could always get some more girls to have around. Wink

sadmum · Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

Hi They are all LFs (I think) - at least they are not bantams but normal sized birds - although Sumo is big girl

debcat · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:40 pm Post subject:

Really sorry you have to get rid of your hens Sad

Hope you find good homes for them all, shame you don't live nearer Confused

thewinkingtiger · Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 936 Location: East Yorkshire, UK

Hi Susan
I was going to wait until after winter to expand my flock - but could be tempted (easily!!!)

Would you consider meeting half way - I'm in East Yorshire.

What colour are your Silkies Orps and Araucanas?

Debs

sadmum · Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

Hi

I would meet half way if you are keen

The silkie is black (called Poodle),
the aracuana (Molly) is lavander
the cockerel (Harry) is aracuana as well so you could breed them - he's lavander as well),
the orpingtion (Daphne) is brown (can't remember the technical colour!), the Poland (Elvis) is speckled brown
the vorveck (Frenchie) is brown with black head
the brahma (Sumo) is a pheasant one (I think!)
the Rhode Island Red (Red - very original...) is Red...
The maran (Molly) is black and white
Lisa is a white one which I think is called a beechwood blue
Morag was born from a aracuana egg but doesn't lay blue eggs - more pinkie so no exactly sure what she is

They range from 1 1/2 to 18 weeks old - we've bought some, hatched some from eggs we got from a breeder

Will take see if I can post some pics

Sharon x

thewinkingtiger · Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 936 Location: East Yorkshire, UK

Hi again Sharon

I am certainly interested in adopting some of your chooks!
I have just lost Makosi my black silkie so Poodle would be a great replacement.
I also lost one of my aracaunas and have been looking for a friend for Lynden (my female) and if I took Harry as well they should make a nice trio. What does Morag look like?
I could also take Molly and Daphne as I have still got bags of room.
Pics would be fab - thank you.

Debs

sadmum · Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

How do I post pics?I wouldn't like to split up Poodle & Sumo as they are best friends - would it be OK to take both This is SO SAD - I hate having to do thisSx

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

If you have an account on the web somewhere to host pics, then just follow the directions in the golden nuggets area. If you need a place to host them, I could upload them to my gallery space for you, but you would have to email them to me first.

thewinkingtiger · Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 936 Location: East Yorkshire, UK

Oh Sharon

So sorry honey, it must be torturous for you.
Non poultry keepers just can't understand how you can get attached to them and know all their little ways.

Sumo can come too Surprised

)

You can email me directly with pics and details for pick up etc.

sales@thewinkingtiger.com

Debs

debcat · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:02 pm Post subject:

Debs 2 - you'll end up with as many as me at this rate Very Happy

Sharon, what is left?

thewinkingtiger · Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 936 Location: East Yorkshire, UK

But it's for such a good cause Wink

Well it looks like I've commited to eight!!! Eeek!! They breed so quickly don't they!!! LOL

The silkie is black (called Poodle),
the aracuana (Molly) is lavander
the cockerel (Harry) is aracuana as well so you could breed them - he's lavander as well),
the orpingtion (Daphne) is brown (can't remember the technical colour!),
the brahma (Sumo) is a pheasant one (I think!)
The maran (Molly) is black and white
Lisa is a white one which I think is called a beechwood blue
Morag was born from a aracuana egg but doesn't lay blue eggs - more pinkie so no exactly sure what she is