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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Daveravey on March 28, 2010, 12:35:29 pm

Title: New Arrivals
Post by: Daveravey on March 28, 2010, 12:35:29 pm
On Friday evening we took delivery of our girls.

3 Black Rocks (16weeks)

3 Calder Rangers (24weeks)


(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/daveyravey1966/100327_120510.jpg)


(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/daveyravey1966/100327_120546.jpg)


The Calders will chat to you if you speak to them, which the kids love.

The Black Rocks are a little timid, but i'm sure they'll be ok given time.


I did notice yesterday, 2 of the Black Rocks have deformed toes, is this normal for the breed ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: plumseverywhere on March 28, 2010, 01:29:09 pm
They are lovely!
I have 2 black rocks, never really looked at their feet and noticed anything obviously weird - will remember to look next time I'm with them! although mine aren't timid, they aren't particularly interactive (unless its porridge or scraps time) not like some of our others. the bluebells talk back to my daughters bit like your calders, which is really nice  :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: bamford6 on March 29, 2010, 03:12:55 pm
they look in good condition iff you wont to get the coats fethers in good coloure  1 packit mc vitis bisickits 3 boild eggs salad oil and give them that .they will shine in a couple off weeks
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: doganjo on March 29, 2010, 04:48:25 pm
Quote from: bamford6 on March 29, 2010, 03:12:55 pm
they look in good condition if you want to get the coats feathers in good colour  1 packet mcvities biscuits 3 boiled eggs salad oil and give them that .they will shine in a couple off weeks
That's a new one on me - must remember that. Thanks Gary
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: little blue on March 29, 2010, 07:15:14 pm
theyre lovely, bet you cant wait for EGGS!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: Daisys Mum on March 29, 2010, 07:54:58 pm

I have just noticed today that a couple of my new pol's have funny toes too They are hybrids.
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: Daveravey on March 30, 2010, 07:26:42 pm
Quote from: bamford6 on March 29, 2010, 03:12:55 pm
they look in good condition iff you wont to get the coats fethers in good coloure  1 packit mc vitis bisickits 3 boild eggs salad oil and give them that .they will shine in a couple off weeks

Stuff them, i'd probably eat it all myself   ;D
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: Daveravey on March 30, 2010, 07:31:02 pm
Quote from: little blue on March 29, 2010, 07:15:14 pm
theyre lovely, bet you cant wait for EGGS!!

Yep, can't wait for the eggs   :P

I've been doing a little research on the girls & it looks like they might be a little younger than i was told, as their combs don't seem to be fully formed or red enough   ???
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: MiriMaran on March 30, 2010, 08:04:02 pm
They look lovely.  I wouldn't worry about their feet as long as they are getting around fine and aren't in any pain.
Title: Re: New Arrivals
Post by: Daveravey on March 31, 2010, 01:22:44 am
No problems there, i had one take a leap onto the roof of the run today as i was giving them their grains ..... dunno who got the bigger fright, me or her, cos she just stood there giving me a strange look as if to ask "what happened there then pal"  :D