bookfairy007 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hi there Does anyone know if you can buy just the chickens from omlet or do you have to buy an egglu to get the chickens. I would love an egglu but cant afford it and my husband is really good at making things which would be a whole lot cheaper option. I have emailed Omlet but got no reply. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 If you live in their delivery area the might oblige...but there will be a delivery charge. Why not try a local breeder? Equivalent hens are: Pepperpots....Bovans Nera, Black Rock Gingernut Rangers.....Meadowsweet Rangers, Calder Rangers, Isa Browns, Warrens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Practical Poultry magazine has a whole list of breeders in the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Omlet probably won't deliver chickens if you're not buying an Eglu as they need to keep a good stock in for those who do wish to purchase both. You're probably better off buying locally as most breeders stock hybrids which are the same as the Gingernut and Pepperpot. If you need info on local breeders, why not ask Barbara as she should be able to help - barbara@omlet.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmat Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hello - I bought some chickens, pellets and a super glug from Omlet - I had bought my eglu before. They definately deliver just chicks with no house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I think Omlet just have deal going with various breeders /sellers of chickens; the company itself doesn't breed or rear all of the birds themselves. So you might find a better price and a better selection by going direct to a breeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Email Barbara at Omlet. Also have a look at this post of where to buy chickens. http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4658 You don't mention your location, but if you wanted to say what area you are in, Omleteers in that area could give you specific advice. I got my first chickens from Omlet (with an eglu) but also got an additional one from a Meadowsweet agent. They sell hybrids. There are about 18 agents up and down the country. Egluntine has mentioned the common names for the Omlet hybrids to give you an idea of where to start. http://www.meadowsweetpoultry.co.uk/ You might like to look at pure breed hens too. You may wish to order a copy of Practical Poultry Magazine online and have it posted for £3.60. In the June 2008 issue which is out now, there are 6 whole pages of contacts in the Breeders Directory. And if you find one near you I'm sure someone on this forum may know of them and give further advice. http://www.practicalpoultry.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
