Testimonials
25th Jun 2010
Dear Alison
I thought you might like an update on the chicks, who are doing very well! They are really big now, especially their feet, and are growing lovely wings and tails. They love to perch on the edge of the brooder and watch what’s going on in the classroom (see attached photo) and they eat and drink a lot. I am leaving the light off more and more as they were getting quite hot and panting. I’ve been turning it on at night though. They seem comfortable with this arrangement, so if you think it’s ok then I’ll carry on like that.
Hannah
Unicorn School
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Columbine
Columbines are £26 at point of lay. We do not have Columbines in stock.
The Columbine is an exciting new hybrid bred from Cream Legbar/Arucana stock. It is still being developed, but the breeders have now achieved a success rate of 80% blue/green egg layers and have decided to release the breed to the public market. Those which do not lay a blue or green egg lay an attractive range of pastel coloured eggs, so you can wait with anticipation to see what colour egg your Columbine lays!
The breeding programme also produces a varied coloured hen, from cream or tan through to blue and grey, or mottled feathering, often with a lighter hue to the breast. Some hens inherit the ‘hat’ crest and some do not, even the crest size varies, so each hen is very individual.
It is a nervy bird, even when well settled in its environment, so we do not recommend this hen as a first time chicken. It is, however, a very rewarding and exciting hen and well worth the wait to get some chicken keeping experience under your belt.
Columbines are £26 at point of lay. We do not have Columbines in stock.
Chickenalia
By popular demand we now have a dedicated site to all the wonderful things chicken related. You can browse and order online and pay with Paypal, or shop at the farm when you come over.
Click on the link to go to the Chickenalia site and see what we have for you! Chickenalia