The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Vorwerk Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Breeds Author Message debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8259 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:20 pm    Post subject: Vorwerk thread for vorwerks Back to top Old Man of the 80's Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Wittering, UK Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:40 pm    Post subject: Has anyone got any of these? Just seen a lovely trio at the market but the price went a little high for me. Back to top Fenn Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 2292 Location: Shrewsbury Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:34 pm    Post subject: I was going to buy some hatching eggs last time I was at Wernlas, but they didn't have any available unfortunately. They're gorgeous Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14303 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:51 pm    Post subject: We had a bantam cockerel with our very first chickens. He was beautiful. Now we only have a crossbred hen that looks a little bit like him. Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 9851 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:53 pm    Post subject: any piccys please? Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14303 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:59 pm    Post subject: Well here's one of our X-bred hen, but all the ones of the cockerel were taken before we had a digital camera. I could try rummaging in the loft tomorrow & see if I can find any to scan. Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8259 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:44 pm    Post subject: she looks gorgeous another breed to add to the long list I already have Back to top Fenn Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 2292 Location: Shrewsbury Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:13 am    Post subject: Little bit about Vorwerks - http://www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam/farm/hen_vo.html Back to top Old Man of the 80's Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Wittering, UK Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:27 am    Post subject: Lovely girl CP. Another bird on my wish list then . Santa's going to need a permit to move livestock at this rate . Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14303 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:45 pm    Post subject: Thanks OMofthe80's. And she's only a cross breed - she's a sort of watered down version as the pure breed colour is much richer. I was going to look for a photo of the cockerel but it's been a bit hectic here this weekend & I haven't had a chance yet. They are proper pics, not digital ones & are all in the loft. Back to top emarelle Joined: 06 Sep 2006 Posts: 19 Location: Lincolnshire Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:24 pm    Post subject: Vorwerks I've 2 young cockerels running with 2 pullets and half a dozen Wyandotte bantams. The Vorwerks are moving into their new coop and run tonight with another little Vorwerk pullet - the Wyandottes have started chasing them even though they're half the Vorwerk size - no blood spilt yet!. The Vorwerks were supposed to be bantam version.........I don't think so They are very placid and friendly (except when food is about when they'll jump and try to snatch).Beautiful birds and much admired by visitors and just coming up to POL. I'll post some pics when I've worked the digi camera out. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14303 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:39 pm    Post subject: Finally managed to scan a nice pic of my cockerel Bertie, in his prime! Sadly no longer with us. Back to top Old Man of the 80's Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Wittering, UK Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:08 pm    Post subject: Thats a shame. What are the eggs like? Yes I know they are egg-shaped and in shells, full of liquidy gel with an orange bit in the middle!! - Before the smart comments come thick and fast Back to top AtomicRooster Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 988 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:00 pm    Post subject: cube shape for easy packing Back to top Fenn Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 2292 Location: Shrewsbury Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:55 am    Post subject: Groan...you couldn't resist it, AR, could you? CP - Bertie was a corker, wasn't he?! What happened to him - old age I hope? 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 Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next Page 1 of 4 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group