Less than a week into sitting and the clutch of Exchequer Leghorn eggs are down from 12 to 11. I am so disappointed. When I went to freshen the food and water for the broody this morning I noticed an empty egg shell. For now I am giving her the benefit of doubt and am assuming she broke the egg and ate it in order to clean the nest. Anymore and she will be removed from her duties and the job will be given to the very persistent Indian Game. Either way it is unlikely I will use the Australorp for sitting again.
The Exchequer Leghorn chicks were to be the start of a new flock I was hoping to establish, I just hope this isn't indicative of the way it is going to go.
TRADITIONAL BREEDS TRADITIONAL WAYS
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FRESH EGGS DAILY
Fresh Eggs for sale at the gate most days or if you prefer you can place an order.
£1.20 for 6.
£1.20 for 6.
2013 Breeding Season
The 2013 breeding season is coming to a close with the last two hatches due over the next couple of weeks. ( early to mid August)
So the last chance to buy young stock this year
The breeds will be:
Gold Duckwing Welsummer
Partridge Welsummer
Exchequer Leghorn
Partridge Welsummer X Light Sussex ( chicks sexed at hatch)
Please email me for further information
sandra@bellecrosshens.co.uk
text me on my mobile.
Mobile phone number: 07580829422
or phone:
01548 856311
and I will get back to you as soon as possible
Hatching eggs sometimes available - collection only
So the last chance to buy young stock this year
The breeds will be:
Gold Duckwing Welsummer
Partridge Welsummer
Exchequer Leghorn
Partridge Welsummer X Light Sussex ( chicks sexed at hatch)
Please email me for further information
sandra@bellecrosshens.co.uk
text me on my mobile.
Mobile phone number: 07580829422
or phone:
01548 856311
and I will get back to you as soon as possible
Hatching eggs sometimes available - collection only
Bellecross Hens
Like generations before, we have for many years kept a few hens to provide us with a fresh supply of the tastiest eggs with deepest yellow yolks imaginable.
Over time we have increased our numbers and now run small breeding flocks of Exchequer Leghorns, Gold Duckwing Welsummer, Partridge Welsummer and a mixed flock of traditional heavy breed birds to provide us with both meat and eggs.
We believe in caring for our birds in the most natural way possible, giving them all plenty of space to run free and mostly hatch and rear the young naturally using broody hens.
We live in Kingsbridge, South Devon.
We are DEFRA registered.
Also a member of The Welsummer Club
Hatching eggs and birds are sometimes available.
For further information please contact me at
sandra@bellecrosshens.co.uk
KEEPING UP TO DATE
Over time we have increased our numbers and now run small breeding flocks of Exchequer Leghorns, Gold Duckwing Welsummer, Partridge Welsummer and a mixed flock of traditional heavy breed birds to provide us with both meat and eggs.
We believe in caring for our birds in the most natural way possible, giving them all plenty of space to run free and mostly hatch and rear the young naturally using broody hens.
We live in Kingsbridge, South Devon.
We are DEFRA registered.
Also a member of The Welsummer Club
Hatching eggs and birds are sometimes available.
For further information please contact me at
sandra@bellecrosshens.co.uk
KEEPING UP TO DATE
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