katieD Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 hi does any1 know where i can purchase some silkie hens in the midlands area? where i was suppose to be getting mine from only had boys left- so bought 2 other breeds, but would still love 1/2 silkies if you know of anywhere could u let me know- ive been searching the internet to no sucess thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Hello Have you tried Storrs poultry?? Its in Oxspring, here are the details. (ive been before, it had silkies ) http://www.storrspoultry.co.uk/ tel: 01226 764822 Hope this helps xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 **Merrydale Poultry** have them and are probably nearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Pear Tree Farm Poultry in Northamptonshire breed them, not sure if they have any at the moment though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Try the poultry adds on the Welland Valley Feeds site. They're midlands based (Market Harborough) and I've often seen Silkies being advertised there. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Whatever you do don't be tempted to go to the regular Melton Mobray auctions for a Silkie as they are nearly always cockerels no matter what the gumph says! In saying that they are having a 'pukka' graded chicken auction on 12th September where chickens are checked over to verify they are what is listed and a grading given as to how true to type they are - it looks to be a good day and I am going (not to buy obviously....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Whatever you do don't be tempted to go to the regular Melton Mobray auctions for a Silkie as they are nearly always cockerels no matter what the gumph says! I know it well! Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieD Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 thanks for your help guys- emailed all of the above to no sucess, and then found a number in smallholders mag and a local breeder has tracked me down 2 white hens-18 weeks and im pickin them up tomorrow! what a busy chicken day i will have- my comin in the moring as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggspam Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hi, Im also based in Notts......! Can I ask where you got the silkies from? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieD Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 pm'd you details x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
