| Author |
Message |
Spana
Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 2243
Location: North Cornwall
|
 Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:42 am Post subject: Any suggestions of breed please |
 |
|
I would like to buy 2 really BIG girls. They dont need to be good egg layers, but they do need to be, BIG, hardy, docile, friendly and mix with the other girls, L/F and banties. They would free range through the cattle barns and yard so would have plenty of shelter from bad weather but I think because of muck and mud, leg feathers are a non starter. Im thinking of Dorkings, I like their flopped over old fashioned combs but Ive only had my books to go on. Going to the DTB next week for a look round. Anyone got any ideas and suggestions of breeds to look out for?
Thanks |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Aussie Chick
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
Posts: 2737
Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:59 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I like my Light Suxess....is she a BIG breed?? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Knobby
Joined: 13 Apr 2005
Posts: 6707
Location: North Warwickshire
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Surely the Jersey Giants gotta be a BIG girl ??? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Issy
Joined: 22 Nov 2005
Posts: 371
Location: somerset
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Hi jan, I really like my Australorpes they are fantastically friendly and laid back. There are pictures under my name (Isabel Long) in the gallery - Milly and Gertie. They are bigger than the picture would suggest as the grass was very long when it was taken. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
madslg
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
Posts: 298
Location: Farnham
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I agree with Aussie Chick about the Light Sussex.
Issy, milly and gertie are gorgeous - i will add australorpes to my list! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
thewinkingtiger
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 936
Location: East Yorkshire, UK
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Brahmas for me!!! So big and so docile!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Lisa
Joined: 14 Apr 2005
Posts: 3237
Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: Any suggestions of breed please |
|
|
| Jan wrote: | | ...I think because of muck and mud, leg feathers are a non starter. Im thinking of Dorkings, I like their flopped over old fashioned combs but Ive only had my books to go on. |
When I was originally looking I too wanted Dorkings, but was put off as I read they weren't quite as hardy, mud wise, as some other breeds. And I understood they were a bit short in the leg, compared to some others too - ie not quite as big?
So personally I'd go for one of the other suggestions... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Henwife
Joined: 31 Jan 2006
Posts: 3476
Location: Monmouthshire
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Barnevelders: big, beautiful friendly and good layers. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Spana
Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 2243
Location: North Cornwall
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:18 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well, I'm now completely flummoxed.  Good point Lisa about Dorkings short legs and mud,  OH's choice are Light Sussex,  Jersey Giants I like the sound of and the rest I dont know much about and will look into them. Milly and Gertie are lovely Issy, my Beardie is called Gertie. 
Thanks you guys for your replies. I'll post some pics of what we get when they arrive. Probably be Dutch bantams |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
fenwoman
Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Posts: 933
Location: Tydd St Giles, Cambridgeshire.
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Orpingtons. They seem to be as large as my cochins and look very similar but no leg featehrs. My friends orpington cockerels stand a good 24" tall. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Spana
Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 2243
Location: North Cornwall
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Yes, thanks fenwoman, I do like Orpingtons and there are some lovely colours too. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
CP
Moderator
Joined: 13 Apr 2005
Posts: 16126
Location: Hampshire
|
| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:05 am Post subject: |
|
|
Decisions, decisions! 
Whatever you get, lets see the pics please. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
traditionalbritishfowlco
Joined: 25 Jan 2006
Posts: 243
Location: lancashire
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
summayah
Joined: 14 Apr 2005
Posts: 4289
Location: luton
|
| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:11 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| oh dear......why not just get a couple of each of the recommended varieties. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Register
Log in
