Jonny Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi all Just wondered if anyone knows of any shops or the like that sell stuff for chickens near Leamington in Warwickshire? I've found Countrywide in Bearley (towards Stratford) but they only sold grit in 25kg bags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Crofts in Banbury, Omlet near Banbury, Bodicote flyover farm shop nr Banbury, Cotswold Chickens nr Bloxham. Sorry, I don't know any nearer you, but perhpas Lesley will see your post - she lives near Stratford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks. Lesley ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'll PM Lesley to contact you - she lives nearer you. Have you tried yell.com or google for suppliers in your area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'll PM Lesley to contact you - she lives nearer you. Have you tried yell.com or google for suppliers in your area? Yep, nothing within 10 miles or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I take it that you don't have transport then? I've PMd Lesley - she'll be along when she sees it. There ought to be something nearer than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Its worth trying a few feed suppliers sites, like Marriages, as I found a very small local pet shop who are a marriages supplier, who I would never have dreamt would stock chicken supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Good thinking Sarah, Jonny, try http://www.organicfeed.co.uk/ - they make the pellets that Omlet sell, I use them too and they are very good with their customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Have you tried: L.A Swann Cornerways Farm, Washbrook Lane, Allesley, Coventry, West Midlands CV5 9DL Tel: 024 7640 2900 I get all my feed, grit etc from them, they are lovely and helpful and carry the heavy stuff to the car! edited to add: If you need transport I'm sure I could help get what you need. PM me if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hello I don't know anywhere specific near Leamington, we use Countrywide at Bearley or Chipping Norton and a place called All Things Rural, just out of Stratford on the Alcester Road. You do have a large Pets at Home store though on the edge of Leamington - could they order anything in for you? They may do grit in smaller amounts as well. We buy grit from Jolly's petstore in Stratford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks all! I've got transport, just wondered if I could avoid a 20 minute drive to Stratford and 20 minutes back again and reduce my carbon footprint for the sake of some grit! Looks like I can't! Allesley might be a bit closer and I go in that direction a bit more anyway - thanks for that. Lesley - Is Jolleys the one by B and Q ? Tried Pets at Home - only sell bags of grit for Budgies apparently! Bought straw from there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Yes, that's the one - they have supplies for birds, in bins so you just take what you want. Pets at Home may do the same thing - the one by the Ford foundry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi Jonny I think we met at the Hen rescue? I was one of the rehomers -Anne-Marie. You were with your little boy? The Domestic Fowl Trust at Honeybourne are very good as they do the Smallholder range and sell bags of all sizes. Hope the girls have settled in well and I'm sure they are enjoying their new home! Kind regards AMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi ya! That was me! (whilst I remember can you pm the mulled wine recipe ) Girls are doing great. Ate from the minute I put them in the run. I had to get them out the cube on the first day but after that they jumped out on their own. Put them to bed for 3 nights but now they quite happily go to bed on their own. Getting about 2 to 3 eggs a day at the moment and I think one has sussed out what a nest box is for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 That's good news Jonny; it's great to see them doing chickeny things, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 They are having a great time, its like they appreciate the second chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I am sure they do Jonny - you'll have to spread the word now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 I am sure they do Jonny - you'll have to spread the word now! Already doing it - leaflets everywhere at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Good for you! I'm the same, ranting on to anyone who will listen - and quite a few who won't! Is your lad old enough to understand? Rosie is 9.5 and she's a real eco-warrior, lecturing everyone about free-range farming and recycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 No he's 3. I did explain to him that they were coming from somewhere that wasn't very nice and we had to look after them. We picked them up and had gone 500 yards when he said "I think they are happy already!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Awww, bless his little socks. When we helped out at one of the rescues at Jane Howarth's farm, Rosie was 'in charge' of the more poorly hens, making sure that they got to eat and drink - she wanted them to be happy hens too. You can't start them too young! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
