tamshoppy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hi, i am brand new to this forum and chicken keeping we are having our new eglu arrive on friday and i was wondering if anyone could tell me where i might be able to get some chickens from in the leicester shire area?? i am intrested in anything family friendly we have 2 littleies so the need to be not too flighty thank you in advance E.J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hello, Im in Nottingham and getting my eglu on Friday too, so I guess they're coming on the same van! I have been in touch wioth a really helpful lady at www.merrydalepoultry.co.uk and will probaly get some birds from her next week, reay for Easter. (Not to eat!!! Just to enjoy being off work for 5 days with!!) I`ve asked on this forum if anyone recommends her and loads of people gave very positive responses. She's at Whetstone I think. Hope that helps!! Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamshoppy Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Blimey that was quick...what sort are you thinking of......had a look at there web page and they look like they have a good selection the sweeties look very like thier name !! thank you will have to go look at the weekend E.J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I can recommend Merrydale Poultry after buying 2 of their cresteds from them just 10 days ago. It's a great set up and a very pleasant lady that runs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 i too can recommend merrydale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Me too! Just go with what you like on the day - they are all hybrids, good layers and ideal for children. The flightiest ones can be the white snowbells, although mine is fine and they are great characters! Don't forget to take pictures then come back and show us - we NEED chicken pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 When I phoned she only had Sweeties (Amber Star), one Sussex, and a Pied. But is expecting more in soon! I wasnt thinking of getting the sweeties, but they are seemingly very friendly and lay well, so i might be changing my mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 There is also this place: http://www.warwickshirerarebreedfarm.co.uk/home.html She is at Church Lawford, near Rugby. Is also highly recommended. Has a lovely selection of pure breeds as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEB Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I got my five ladies from here about ten days ago. The lady there was very helpful, and she has a nice set up there. My sweetie is by far the friendliest of the chooks so far, she has a lovely temprement so I can highly recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 where about in leics are you? try this one http://www.westawaypoultry.co.uk/index.html in rutland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I have a new Amber star as well - she is definitely the friendliest of all my new girls - loves to be picked up and stroked and is a real cutie! My Magpies are fairly friendly but my Bluebelle is not happy being caught - mind you, she is hte biggest and has a bigger comb than the other newbies so maybe she will change when she starts laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Karen at Merrydale is lovely ... I got my original girls from her and I have some more cochins on order for later this year. Can't recommend her enough. She is always willing to give advice over the phone or via e-mail. She is very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamshoppy Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thank you all for your imput and thoughts...... our eglu has been delayed until tuesday now.. But we have been over to merrydale and really liked what we saw, karen was really nice and sent the children home with a goose egg which they craddled all the way home and are now sat on the sofa giving it a cuddle ( ahh bless !!) she tells me that she should have a new delivery in next week hopefully so we will have to wait till then.. i am sooo excited and cant wait until they are in our garden ... any way wanted to say thanks Emily_jane P.S what did you go for in the end Liam !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hello! I still don't have any chickens... despite having a brand new purple eglu in the garden!! It's killing me! Couldnt go chicken shopping this weekend, but am hoping to go this week, currently checking the Merrydale website 47 times a day to see when the new birds are delivered, then I`m planning on going along straight away! Think i`ve decided on a Sweetie / Amber Star, a Light Sussex, and perhaps something like a Ranger or the one that is like a pepperpot. Cant decide basically. May even stretch to 4 (I have a converter on my eglu, but think having 4 would mean I need an extension too... hmmm... thats what credit cards are for though isn't it??!) Will report back when chickens have arrived! Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenCrazyEssy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Went to Merrydale Poultry today and bought a beautiful, placid Sweetie called Bettie, who we could hold, pet and hand feed staright away, and a lovely Ranger called Ginger, who makes a great family pet and is also very tame. The set up is absolutely lovely and the owners are equally as nice. There is a great selection of chooks for first time owners right through to experienced poultry farmers. They also gave us a very helpful demonstarion on wing clipping, provided us with all the essentials and told us what to expect from our chickens. I would definetely recommend Merrydale, and for anyone driving a fair way, like us, it was well worth the wait! Happy chooking! Bettie Merrydale Sweetie Ginger Merrydale Ranger Winnie Wyandotte Bantam Dottie Wyandotte Bantam Babs Orpington Bantam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
