Phosphorus Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 For all those with araucanas - I want to try and hatch some eggs under my broody hen (if she obliges again this spring) and am very tempted by araucanas. Can anyone help with possible sources for hatching eggs. I don't want to show - not enough time or inclination - but would like to get some eggs from parents that are pretty true to type for araucanas (just as I might not get the chance again and you nevr know we might breed from them oneday - in my dreams). Anyone know anyone who sells hatching eggs from a good strain of birds and that you would recommend? Do the people on the utility list actually sell hatching eggs? Thanks again and yes we have thought about separate accomodation and what we will do with any cockerels so don't worry about all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 oooh I love Arauanas Good luck with it. I will expect lots of lovely pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Of course that relies on Gemma going broody again this year She managed to do it 4 or so times last year when we didn't want her to so what are the odds this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I bought my latest two araucana girls from a breeder in Stafford, he frequents the pekinbantams.com forum and uses the log-in of whitester You'll find plenty of leads on there if you look. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethBubbles Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Try this place: http://www.perfectpoultry.co.uk/index.htm It's where I just got my chicks from and they're great. I was a little worried about one of them but I need not have been, I took it to a local vet who's a chicken expert and he said it's one of the healthiest chicks he's ever seen! That's got to be a good testimonial! Have a look at the list of breeds but I think they did araucanas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks - as usual a endless source of info this site. Will try those leads. Any other thoughts welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's all very exciting, but I'd leave off hatching anything until the weather has made a turn for the warmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's all very exciting, but I'd leave off hatching anything until the weather has made a turn for the warmer Don't worry Claret - I am just getting excited - haven't even got the second housing yet to house broody hen, and said hen is showing no signs yet of broodiness at moment. Just preparing myself for in a few months time, there is no way I want to be actually doing this at the moment (want the weather to be warmer so that I can just leave them all to do what nature intended) - just want some leads to follow to find some breeders. My broody will probably leave it until September with my luck before she decides to get broody again! I am so sad I have to plan and plan and get excited - it can take months sometimes but the anticipation is well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I wonder who she's getting the second housing from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Wernlas do lavender and black/red Araucana - hatching eggs are £2.35 & £2.25 respectively - they deliver nationally 01584856318 Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Lavender is a good bird for a really bright turquoise egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi My ears must have been burning LOL My birds have been laying for 3 weeks now with the fertility unchecked, but i will have bantam Lavendar Araucana eggs for sale in the future. Regards Whitestar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 HiMy ears must have been burning LOL My birds have been laying for 3 weeks now with the fertility unchecked, but i will have bantam Lavendar Araucana eggs for sale in the future. Regards Whitestar Thanks Whitestar. My other girls are all large fowl - not sure if I will get bantams as I will probably integrate at some point in the future (although I realise LF and bantams together is not impossible). I will put you at the top of my list though for bantams if I go down that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks Whitestar, I bought a lavender and a white from you at the end of last summer. Together with an Ancona and a Maran. They are all laying well and healthy. Just one thing to bear in mind (as I frequent both forums) open selling isn't permitted on this one (unlike on pekinbantams.com). I'd hate to have to tell you off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
