Angus Arran Chooks Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Heard of or bought from "All year round birds" located in West Lothian somewhere? I see that they have the illusive silkies for sale and was about to press the button when I thought I would check with you guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I haven't personally but I think that's where a friend of mine bought some birds from. If you like I could ask her and PM you her opinion? Is it bantam silkies or full size you're looking for because there's a man on the practical poultry forum who is based on the south side of Glasgow who has had silkies in the past. I've bought from him and he was very helpful. He had lots of more unusual birds and hatching eggs. Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I have also seen the adverts but have never been to visit . Kintaline Poultry near Oban have a lot of unusual breeds too and a great web site at www.kintaline.co.uk Good luck withy our search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 No, no, no . Don't buy from them . I'm fairly positive I've heard really bad things about them . I'll try to find the thread that mentioned them. I hope you've not pressed that button . Edit: here's 3 threads all of which mention All Year Round Birds (in not very flattering terms ): Lots of other breeders are mentioned so hopefully you'll find one that suits . http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38284&hilit=all+year+round+birds http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21925&highlight=year+round+birds http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24626&hilit=+all+year+round+birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm glad that you posted that about All year Round Birds as I too had it in the back of my mind that I had heard some bad stuff about them but could not remember where! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 And there was me trying to be subtle! I haven't heard good things either I'm afraid but you never know if it's just been a one off. Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Don't get me started ......at work just now, will pm you later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 So glad Fee has arranged to PM you - she saved me from making that mistake!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I feel like the grim reaper ....that's twice I've had 'news' about places Anj was going to try for Silkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westertonbilly Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 In fairness to Rob at All Year Round birds I would have to say we got 4 POL's from him and they are lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well I wouldn't take the chance of introducing gapeworm and mycoplasma to my flock again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Arran Chooks Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thanks to all you guys for your replys and PMs. So glad I put a wee message out there before I did anything. Steering clear as I dont have the experience to deal with any "disasters" yet. Thanks to everyone. Bare me in mind if you hear of any little silkies in my neck of the woods... Anjx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittoch Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 ive not bred any silkies yet, only have a male and 3 hens, (and 2 of them are perenially broody!! ), but hopefully over summer might get a few chickies out, so give me a shout a bit later on and will help if i can.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hello mister......didn't know you were on here. I already asked Steven about Silkies for Anj so maybe between the 2 of you she'll be sorted......and I'll get a wee trip to Arran to take them over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittoch Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 i lurk on occasions!! .................was down at stevens the other day collecting my latest batch of chicks hed hatched for me, the kind man!! ..................forgot he had large silkies , his place is so huge, and he has so many breeds, its easy to overlook a specific breed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Yes, I saw your chicks when I was down.....have you counted their toes yet . I got the whole tour, I don't know how he does it. It was the the wee Chamois Polands that freaked me out....can't get my head round that breed at all.....but then I used to say that about Favs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I was about to say that I can vouch for how lovely Kittoch's silkies are, then realised that might sound a bit naughty ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Arran Chooks Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 ROFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 just looking at old post, and am now worried as bought 4 birds on saturday from all year round ordered threw omlet 2 pepperpots 2 gingernut but when we got there, didnt have pepperpots so got amber rockets as he said the site had bumped up pepperpots and not that friendly etc etc so we not knowing too much took them,. didnt really like how birds were kept in small spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm sure you'll be fine but if I were you I would check them all over very thoroughly just in case (you should get advice on the things to look out for in the Chicken Clinic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks to all you guys for your replys and PMs. So glad I put a wee message out there before I did anything. Steering clear as I dont have the experience to deal with any "disasters" yet. Thanks to everyone. Bare me in mind if you hear of any little silkies in my neck of the woods... Anjx Hijacking the thread ............ what a lovely place Arran is Used to visit often but haven't been for thirty years ......... Was at college with one of the vets there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
