Liam Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi all, I`ve been looking at www.merrydalepoultry.co.uk and think I might get my 3 new chooks from there.. it looks good on tinternet! Just wondered if anyone else had had birds from there and what their thoughts / experiences were? I am set on a Sussex or a sussex hybrid, plus a speckeldy I think, and a columbine / jasmine blue egg-layer (they look really beautiful!). The sussex is a must, but I think a fourth choice if I couldnt get a speckeldy or a columbine would be a Pepperpot or an Amber Star / Sweetie. Are these breeds all OK for an eglu do you think, and are they friendly / not any noisier than other breeds? Thanks in advance! Actually can I just say how helpful this forum is, makes this exciting chicken-acquiring mission I am on so much easier!! Cheers guys! Liam PD. Is "chooks" an australian term do you think???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 yes i got 3 chooks from them last year - very helpful, very informative - the lady who runs it will advise you which breeds to mix. snowy has had chickens from her as well- also someone else - all very pleased i'm sure she'll show you around too - she has a mass of ex bat hens round the back who free range in the field......she went to get only a few, but ended up with over a hundred have a look at this thread http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14744&highlight=merrydale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 They all sound ideal Liam, and will be very happy in the Eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Yes Liam I bought 2 Merrydale cresteds from her this weekend. She has a good selection of birds and all very healthy. The lady that runs it is very friendly and will help you choose and answer any questions you may have. Good luck choosing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Highly recommended Liam! A friend of mine bought some from her latest batch last weekend - gorgeous looking birds. The sussex in particular is a stunner, very big and healthy and lovely markings! And the speckledys and pieds are also lovely (in fact they all are! - now how can I persuade OH I need another 2 ) I had a snowbell from her - brilliant layer, lays every day, huge pale cream eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 now how can I persuade OH I need another 2 ) Just sneak 'em in Snowy! Unless he does a regular stock take....he'll never notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 now how can I persuade OH I need another 2 ) I had a snowbell from her - brilliant layer, lays every day, huge pale cream eggs! just go tell him you are chook sitting for me!!!! (when he asks when i will be back - just tell him i did a shirley valentine!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Good ideas! trouble is he knows what I want so he'll be checking! (he knows me too well!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 funny that we were out in the garden this afternoon rearranging the omlet netting and oh said to me "dont even think about it - i know what you're thinking". (i actually was thinking of adding a couple more) then an hour later we were out walking and one of my hubbies collegues rang offering us their super duper guinea pig hutch, run and all the accessories stating "easily converted for chickens" doh!! i cant even sneak it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...