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[nicholas]

Hello I am looking to get two black, blue or partridge large fowl silkie hens to keep our two resident girls company in the eglu. We decided to expand as we have just had a run built for them and we love the look of silkies. I have been told it is better to get the larger silkies as opposed to bantams so as to avoid any possible bullying - would people agree with this? Does anyone know of a reputable breeder of silkies - preferably as close as possible to London.

[quickcluck]

What part of the country are you in?

[nicholas]

Hello

 

We are in Stockwell South London, but we don't mind driving one or two hours to pick up our new chickens!

[Egzandra]

There's a place called Thorne's Garden Nursery not far from us. www.thornesgardennursery.co.uk and when I have been there they had silkies. I saw some white ones. Not sure whether they were the large ones though. Don't know whether they have the varieties you want but it might be worth giving them a ring.

 

They have some rare breeds there as well as hybrids, I will probably get my chickens from there depending on what I decide to get. The birds always look cleanly kept and the staff are very helpful.

[nutterly_uts]

I have 2 bantam silkies with a large light sussex girl and a largeish mix, and have no problems. My silkies can shove with the best of them, but were hatched with the light sussex, so that may be a factor.

[nicholas]

Many thanks for the replies. We have now got two beautiful silkes called Truffle and Nutmeg from Perfect Poultry in Guildford as it was only an hour's drive away from London, although with the inevitable traffic jams this turned into two! They had their first day with our two resident hens yesterday and things went well. Thank you so much for your tips. Nic

[quickcluck]

that's brilliant!! dont forget to show us the pics!