druids57 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi I wonder if anyone locally can tell me where they purchase chicken feed/ grit and hemcore or the aubiose - I have been looking out but cant seem to locate any suppliers nearby. I have a small supply ready for my new family but want to stock up (you know how it is!) Many Thanks Druid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Too Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 For feed, grit and hardware try Scats (www.scatscountrystores.co.uk) I think there is one nearish you. well worth a visit anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi Druids57, try botley mills - they had hemcore last week ... not much though but definitely will still have auboise. have grit and lots of general stuff to... organic feed as supplied by omlet. Botley mills is just outside the village of botley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchicken000 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi there, just moved from Gosport. Now live in Horndean and just got two girls. The best place we have found is near you anyway. Do you know where Titchfield Mill is (nice pub, good food!) Down that lane (mill lane) apart from a few nice garden centres is a Bird Avery centre. They sell Chuck food in there at a good price, worth a look around. Do you have a problem with foxes at all? We seem to always have them around when we lived in Gosport. Take Care hope this helps Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 SPR are at Fontwell, just off the A27 at the Fontwell Roundabout. http://www.sprcentre.co.uk/ might be a bit far for you but quite easy to get to and they stock everthing you could ever need for chickens :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi there, just moved from Gosport. Now live in Horndean and just got two girls. The best place we have found is near you anyway. Do you know where Titchfield Mill is (nice pub, good food!) Down that lane (mill lane) apart from a few nice garden centres is a Bird Avery centre. They sell Chuck food in there at a good price, worth a look around. Do you have a problem with foxes at all? We seem to always have them around when we lived in Gosport. Take Care hope this helps Dee Hi Dee, I'm in Waterlooville just up the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi Thanks very much for the replies. This forum is such a great idea hopefully one day I will be experienced and be able to advise newbies! I know all the places suggested but wouldnt have thought of them with regard to chicken supplies. Yes we do have foxes round here - my ladies are due to arrive on Sunday and since ordering them i have been reading of the tragic experiences of late and getting really concerned. I will have to ensure that free ranging is strictly kept to when we are in the garden and be as vigilant as possible. Nevertheless it seems foxes are just waiting for their chance with such tragic consequences. Lucky you in Horndean just by Keydales - my favourite place in the world! Druid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi Druid, I'm near Fareham and also have been to Botley Mills last Sunday - they were out of Hemcore but had Aubiose. They also stock grit, mixed corn and layers pellets. I will have to try the Aviary place in Titchfield as it will save me a drive to Botley. Good luck with the girls, we're still really excited after 8 weeks - best decision we ever made - they are Fab ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttynora Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I live in Fareham too!!!! I never thought about the place in Titchfield Lane, but know Botley Mills. I don't have any chooks yet - we are waiting for some ex-batts (which is going to be a while) Didn't realise there were so many of you locally - good to know if I have any worries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Druid I'm in Fareham. We go to SPR just outside of Chichester when we need everything. Bit of a trek but they have everything in stock. Pets at Home, near B & Q on the way to Segensworth stock large sacks of pellets and other stuff too. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Wow - a lot of us around the Fareham area. If anyone wants to come and see an eglu set up and have a chat - just let me know - and I'd be happy to pass on any wisdom I've picked up in the last couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I too didn't realise there was so many in Fareham - we should all meet up and can talk chicken talk to our hearts content! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 So many of us near to fareham.... I live in titchfield and hadn't thought about the aviary place... i'll give it a try next week. Where have you all been to get chooks...? anyone tried botley or stockbridge yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Who would have thought there were so many of us locally - I wish I had been able to visit an Eglu before I bought mine and a purple one at that! Maybe we could have a Hen Party when the warmer evening arrives and talk chickens that would be great. We are collecting my girls tomorrow - top secret because my daughters and their babies think its Sunday Im so excited I think I will burst! Will post some pictures over the weekend - dont think I will sleep tonight..... Druid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hi all I am in Gosport. Lucky you Druid can't wait to see your photos. I am hoping to get my eglu and chickens by end of April. I have just started working full time and hope that will not prove too much of a problem with chicken keeping. Anyone have any useful tips on full time working and hens? Also been reading about noisy chickens in the morning. Does anyone know if some breeds of chickens are more noisy than others? If so which are the quieter breeds. I only plan to have two chickens but quite like the larger cube eglu, would they be ok in this or better off cosier in one of the small eglus? I have booked myself and a couple of friends on to one of the eglu chicken talks at the end of April. Hopefully that will prove helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hi Jewels give us a week or so to settle the beautiful girls and call in for a coffee and a look may help you decide about sizes etc Druid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchicken000 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 What a great idea, lets wait for the warmer weather and meet up it drives everybody else mad when you start talking chucks, they sort of glaze over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hi Yes Ive noticed that too we will need to sort it out when te weather warms up eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henny penny Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi I live near winchester where did you all get your chickens from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waders Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi Druids57 and others! I'm at Farlington and have had my girls since December. A friend of mine who has had chickens for ages gets her stuff from Kitnocks Farm which is not far from Botley Mill so that's where I go. They sell feed, bedding and other stuff for chickens. I'm sad enough to like roaming round the enormous barn! It's not far from Botley Mill either and I should imagine a little cheaper! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thaks for that will have a look round next time I need supplies I can imagine I too will love roaminmg round the barn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hi Henny Penny got our girls from LPH poultry it is in Emsworth - run by a young guy Leon who is calm and caring. Our chicken are honestly just like him, calm and quiet friendly and so funny and playful I would recommend the place like a shot - havent had any eggs yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick pick Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hi I live at Hilsea, in Portsmouth. I was hoping to have chickens and eglu in April, but had to cancel, may be moving, not sure if garden is large enough, neighbours are not too friendly. Still hoping to have chickens in the near future. I went to LPH on Saturday, the chickens were lovely and Leon was very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 has anyone found D.earth locally??? is there any at Kitnocks farm... that's really close to us.... botley mills think i've got 15 heads asking them for it. Lovely sunshine... It's great living in hampshire on days like today... chooks are loving the sunshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henny penny Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Do you mean diatoms - worldwide poultry ( Beaulieu in hampshire sell it (in units?) seems you dont have to pay p&p unless needed urgently - have a look at their website (a bit bright) and or give them a ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...