yvonne Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Unfortunately we are now down to one lonely chicken in an eglu having lost one last year and one a couple of weeks ago. I was hoping for ex-batts, but it seems they are as rare as the proverbial "hens teeth" at the moment. The BHWT is not planning any local releases soon and a local rescue (Happy Landings) was due to take some from them for re-homing and also didn't get any ! I don't really want a fancy breed, just reasonable layers and company for our lonely chook (a rhode islend red) We are in central Somerset, but happy to travel for an hour or so if we can find some. Any suggestions very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 im in Devon, but this breeder is in Somerset. Holcombe Rogus near Wellington. Stocks a mixture of hybrids and not bad prices either. http://www.fentonpoultry.co.uk/ ring before going just to check stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 We got ours from Nibley Farm in Yate, but there are a few suppliers around Congresbury. Brandel Rare Breeds near Wellington were very nice when I spoke to them, but never been there. Have you tried the RSPCA at Brent Knoll - they were due some ex-batts last Saturday. All were reserved, but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 here's brandel rare breeds website, they seem very popular - you will see most of their hens have sold and just cockerels left. http://www.brbpoultry.co.uk/sale.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thank you, I've e-mailed fenton poultry and will try the RSPCA tomorrow. Will keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Talking of RSPCA - there's also West Hatch nr Taunton or you could try Heavens Gate Animal Welfare Trust http://www.nawt.org.uk/somerset/about.asp if you wanted to rescue rather than going to a breeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayflower Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi, Just a thought. The BHWT Dorset rescue 10 days ago had a few hens left over. It's in the heart of Dorset, so no more miles from Somerset than what we travelled. If you get onto the BHWT site and look up the contact Number of the Dorset rescuer, I'm sure she may be able to help you out with a few lovely ex bats hens. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 THANK-YOU for the advice and tips,I've tried all possibole routes for rescue chickens and failed (seems there are lots of people offering homes at the moment, but some difficulty getting them out of the farms to start with, I guess due to all the publicity). I didn't want to leave my chicken alone too long, so got 2 chickens of Friday from Meadowsweet polutry (a white star and a blackrock) and so far they all seem to be getting on OK - fingers crossed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 congratulations! Any piccies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...