Sara-W Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hi I was thinking of visiting the Domestic Fowl Trust this week with the children (now who could have come up with that idea!! ) and was wondering if anyone's been and what it is like? Sara x Endora Sally Henny Penny Esme Evelyn Sybil Enid Queenie Mildred Agatha Delilah Jemimah Lola Hopefully not empty for long!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Not bad But if I was you I would go to the wernlas collection instead. Sooo much better and lots of hens for sale Wernlas Collection Go on! Good Luck and have fun Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara-W Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Thank you I knew someone would come up with something better! Wernlas looks fab and is not as far to travel!! Just have to convince everyone else now Sara x Endora Sally Henny Penny Esme Evelyn Sybil Enid Queenie Mildred Agatha Delilah Jemimah Lola Hopefully not empty for long!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hi Sara, I know that there are waiting lists for most breeds at Wernlas. I went to pick my girls up a fortnight ago, was tempted by a few other breeds, but they didn't have any of them available. So if you are going in the hope of coming home with a few, Wernlas might not be the best bet. Although you could always ring ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 ... Although you could always ring ahead "Hello? Is that the Wernlas Collection? Ah, speaking to Shaun yes, good. For sometime during this week, I was wondering if you could keep one of everything reserved, you see..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Now that is a thought..... I was interested in the silver lazed appalenzer (sp), but they have an 18 month waiting list The silkies were super cute aswell. I could have come home with loads However, I only came home with the 4 I had ordered and my friends Rhode Island Red, no extras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I was interested in the silver lazed appalenzer (sp), but they have an 18 month waiting list They're pricey too! Have you seen the marketplace Get a silver sebright instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 wow, I could buy an 16 weeks silver spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben if I wanted the breeders in Wrexham! 10 minutes away If I pay £32.50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I was interested in the silver lazed appalenzer (sp), but they have an 18 month waiting list I was lucky enough to phone on the day they disbanded a breeding pen and ended up with a stunning silver Appenzeller I went to the Domestic Fowl Trust tent at the Royal show and spent quite a bit in there, if you are looking for equipment and bits and pieces they have a better range than Wernlas but Wernlas is the place to go to drool over pens of chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Gobbetts Rare Breeds Farm Rare breeds farm Gobbetts Farm, Farlow, FO, Cleobury Mortimer this place isn't far from wernlas if you after some were else to take the kids not been there so don't know what its like i saw it mentioned elsewere then saw it sign posted when i went to wernlas it used to have a web site but googles not listing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Went to the Domestic fowl trust today and I thought it was pretty horrific to be honest. Dead chickens in the pens (saw at least 3 in different pens) a dead chick in the booder and lots of the chickens and ducks had no water or food. This included the tiny ducklings who were obviously desperate for a drink. I couldn't stand it so I filled their water container for them and they went barmy. I left feeling very sad and worrying about half of the little babies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara-W Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Oh no How shocking I think I would be traumatised to see such a sight There is no excuse for it I feel very sad for all the chickens/ducks and their babies poor things Sara Endora Sally Henny Penny Esme Evelyn Enid Sybil Queenie Mildred Agatha Delilah Jemimah Lola Empty at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've never been but have heard similar stories I have ordered different things from their shop, and have been impressed with their service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 It really wasn't very nice. My husband had to talk me down from buying all the ducklings they had for sale. I can't stop thinking about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I'm going to the Wernlas collection soon too! (On holiday to Shropshire the first week of august!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 We bought 2 chickens from the Domestic Fowl Trust a couple of years back. We were not impressed either, it was a hot day and some of the pens had no water. They handled the birds that we bought very roughly and the ones that were for sale were crammed into small cages and panting. We also got little or no advice despite asking several things. We have just bought 5 new girls from Cotswold chickens near Chipping Norton and Poultry park in Newent Gloucestershire. Both places had much better welfare and the birds were handled efficiently with as little upset as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Went to the Domestic fowl trust today and I thought it was pretty horrific to be honest. Dead chickens in the pens (saw at least 3 in different pens) a dead chick in the booder and lots of the chickens and ducks had no water or food. This included the tiny ducklings who were obviously desperate for a drink. I couldn't stand it so I filled their water container for them and they went barmy. I left feeling very sad and worrying about half of the little babies! We've been quite a few times as it is nearby - we've found the same We only go now if we need something from the shop in a hurry. They are very defensive if you try to say anything so we've given up I was hoping things had changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 THe domectic fowl trust was a nice family day out when we went with park ect.. However I would never buy birds from there ever again. Three of the four that I bought there had very bad scaly leg and one had been serverly pecked and my cockerel needed antibotics shortly after having him. He is in sick bay agin now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1merlin Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Just a thought, would it not be an idea to contact the RSPCA about this place if you believe they are not caring for their stock. They might take more notice of them than just a member of the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 i agree, you should definitely contact the rspca. if a few people report it then they are more likely to take notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I saw the Domestic fowl trust at a show recently and they had pens for sale, which they said were suitable for 3 hens and they had 6-7 hens in there (for sale) - I couldn't believe it! I also thought their housing was very overpriced and think it helped the Omlet sales as they were near each other!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
