juniperchicken Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi just wanted to say hello! I was given a great present for Christmas - an Eglu, which is amazing as I've wanted one for two years. Now I've got it I can't wait to get some chickens - but want to make sure I make a good choice. Can anyone recommend where I can get some chickens near Bristol, and what breed would be good. I have a two year old so want friendly chickens , that are good layers Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledhead Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Welcome! Have you thought about some ex bats? They're very rewarding and in my experience good layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniperchicken Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi Yes we did consider ex bats - I saw a poster at a local farm shop - but wasn't sure if I was very new to all this is, if we would be too inexperienced for looking after ex bats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hello ! I have Warrens and they are very friendly and gentle with small children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledhead Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I have only ever had rescued chickens and with advice from BHWT, books and of course all the lovely chicken mad people on this forum have managed. I'm sure whatever you choose you'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi just wanted to say hello! I was given a great present for Christmas - an Eglu, which is amazing as I've wanted one for two years. Now I've got it I can't wait to get some chickens - but want to make sure I make a good choice. Can anyone recommend where I can get some chickens near Bristol, and what breed would be good. I have a two year old so want friendly chickens , that are good layers Thanks Juniperchicken - lucky you. I don't know the name and I may not be 100% accurate on the exact location (as I now live 200 miles away). But there is a good place on the Nailsea to Clevedon road. It's near the big bend where there is a pub on the bend (I think it may be called The Star and I am prerry sure we are talking Tickenham) - sorry I cannot be clearer. I've driven past it a few times and it looks great!!! My brother lives in Clevedon and got his girls and stuff from there and confirms it's a really good place. One of mine is a Lohmans and she is as soft as putty and very friendly. My Black Rock can be a but hoity, toity but is coming very friendly now she's nearly laying. My Amber Links - never again - she is a bad tempered madam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 What a fantastic Christmas present - you lucky thing! Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenno Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I got mine for christmas too (so can't really offer any good advice - yet)! But, hello anyway! I'm also at the trying to choose chickens stage too - hoping to get them this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1merlin Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi Have you had a look at www.anniehallspoultry.co.uk it is near Bristol and she did seem to have a good selection of hybrids when we were looking last year. She was also very friendly and happy to discuss anything chicken related and did not put you under any pressure to buy anything if you just wanted to have a look round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooties Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Welcome!! I've got/had ex-bats, amber star, miss pepperpot and a skyline. Out of all of these, I would recommend the amber star - she is beautiful and so good natured - whatever you are doing, shes right there in the middle of it trying to help. Easiest to catch and handle and a good layer, although mine has quite small eggs. She talks to me too! I have heard it said that the amber star has the softest feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hi Have you had a look at http://www.anniehallspoultry.co.uk it is near Bristol and she did seem to have a good selection of hybrids when we were looking last year. She was also very friendly and happy to discuss anything chicken related and did not put you under any pressure to buy anything if you just wanted to have a look round. Just to say hi and welcome to the forum.....another Bristolian I would also recommend Annie Hall.....haven't got any chickens from her but get my supplies from her and very very helpful without any pressure to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your chickens when you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
