lucywatkins Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi Does anyone know where I can get hold of partridge wyandottes? I have been searching and searching, but to no avail. I live near Bristol (South Gloucestershire). Thanks Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 When I was thinking about getting wyandotte bantams I found *this* website. However, it is in West Sussex so might be a bit too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucywatkins Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hiya Thanks for the reply. I have tried the website, but currently has no birds, however, I have sent an email and asked whether she can recommend anyone else. For some reason they seem to be almost impossible to get. Regards Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesH Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Fosters chickens have some year old ones not far from you, £15 each. http://www.fosterschickens.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucywatkins Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi Thanks for the reply. I did contact Fosters a few weeks back, but she said she didn't have any . How did you find out that she had year olds? Cheerio Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesH Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I just emailed her a few minutes ago as she was near you. Maybe she was going to keep them before but has changed her mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2this Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi, I don't know if this is too far for you but have you tried the Warwickshire Rare Breed Farm - http://www.warwickshirerarebreedfarm.co.uk/bantamspics.html (I just picked up some pekin/bantam chicks today from there ) Christine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucywatkins Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thanks to those of you who replied and a big thanks to James. Yes, she has got 2 Wyandottes and she is prepared to sell them. She said that when I contacted her a while ago she didn't want to sell them as they were broody. Hopefully picking them up today or tomorrow. Hoorah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesH Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Oh thats great Do have a good look at them though. Don't go thinking you have to buy them unseen or whatever. Ask some questions on what they have been fed on, worming, when they might moult etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucywatkins Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 The 2 new Wyandottes have now been with us for a week. They are very nervous of human contact, but seem to be getting more used to us now. We had conflicting advice as to whether to introduce them slowly to our exsisting ladies, or put them all together immediately and let them get on with it. We chose the latter option, which I don't know if it was the right option or not. We have had a few `chicken issues' with a bit of pecking from the Wyandottes, but I think we have turned the corner in the last 24 hours and they seem to be getting on better. Fingers crossed for a happy hen house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hope all goes well for the intros. I also wanted to say hi as I am close to you, I am in Bristol. I haven't seen very many Omleteers from round our way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucywatkins Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 No, not sure why, but doesn't seem to much `chicken stuff' going on in Bristol and I haven't yet met anyone who has an eglu around here. We are new chicken to keeping, but have quite a few friend who are experienced at it, so if you need any info etc, do get in touch, although you may be an eggspert your self!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
