chicklit Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I was in Notcutts Garden Centre this morning and noticed that they had some white Silkie chooks that were £45 each. I'm not sure how much people pay for these from breeders but I thought this was expensive to say the least. I have been thinking about a couple of new additions since I lost Charlotte three weeks ago and I have a fancy for white chickens. I was thinking about more hybrids though, maybe a Light Sussex and a Speckledy but the Silkies were really cute. If anyone knows how much Silkies usually are I would be interested to hear. Regards, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 As Silkies are pure breeds I would expect to see pullets for sale at somewhere between £15 and £35, the price varys so much as quality and breeders vary as much! Nottcutts are effectively the middleman and will charge accordingly so you are better off going direct to a breeder Silkies are very popular, I have seen a single one go for £65 at auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 mine only cost a tenna! although i'm not sure if she 100% silkie. i got her from a seller who lives about 5 mins away from my house as a quick replacement before my daughter descovered her "beauty" had died here she is with some of her chicks and the dog. she definatley has all the broodieness of a pure silkie edited once cause i forgot to put the picture in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I bought two 9 week old silkie pullets this weekend for 8 pounds each. In my experience, you are much better off approaching breeders directly than going to large scale organisations. Practical Poultry lists breeders by area, and you can google breeder lists as well. I also keep pekins, and have never paid more than 15 pounds for a bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicklit Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Thanks to everyone who has replied regarding the price of Silkies. I was not looking at the chooks in Notcutts with any intention of buying, I was just curious because I had heard that they were selling chickens. When I am ready to buy I intend to go to Merrydale Poultry in Leicester, although I must admit I keep putting it off because I am a little nervous about the introductions. Regards, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 They are twenty quid (POL) at Storrs Poultry near Sheffield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggstravagant Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I bought eggs and hatched my own... £20 for 6 eggs. I got 6 chicks out of 6 eggs and they've been an absolute job so far. Unfortunately I can't sex them yet, but I'm trying to find out what they are as early as possible! They're 5 weeks old tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
