Jaime Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'm eggcitedly waiting for my Eglu and Hens. Does anybody know where I can get just one spekeldy, barred or cookoo hen preferably something like a Maran Hybrid in or near to Stockport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Jaime and welcome! have you tried this link or a google search for Poultry suppliers near Stockport? recommend your local breeder Not sure if anyone on the list is near you. C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hello and welcome. There is a lady in Much Hoole which is Preston Way. She is actually on the list you get with your Eglu. We got our two girls there. She normally has a few different ones available for a fiver a throw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 I tried searching google but I got mainly poultry for human consumption - I'm not good with meat to start with but the thought of eating a pet chicken yuk! I'll see what comes with the eglu but I'm sure i would want a third hen.... Possibly to be called Evadne after Hinge and Bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Try e-mailing Barbara@omlet.co.uk as she has a list of breeders and might know of someone near you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Jaifli Garden poultry usually has a good range of chooks, I haven't shopped there though, as it is near Delamere Forest perhaps it's a little far unless you go for a wander round the forest and make a day out of chicken hunting karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi, I live in Stockport too and I got my girls from Garden Poultry which is in Kingsley, Cheshire. I got four hybrids for £10 each. I've put website below: http://www.gardenpoultry.cwc.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks for putting the link in Beauty-Box, I'm not computer literate enough to do things like that karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks for putting the link in Beauty-Box, I'm not computer literate enough to do things like that karen x It's ok Karen. Anytime.X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanx Beauty-Box - I looked on the website and they have some interesting breeds - I looked on their guest book and they have a few unhappy customers Perhaps I'll have a trip out to Leek to www.moorlandspoultry.co.uk and see what they have to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Jaime, I haven't looked at the guest book. I found them very good and helpful. But I probably would be put off somwhere that had bad comments from customers. Hope you find what you are looking for. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomax Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hi, I must say that we have had 2 speckleys (look like cuckoo marans) from Garden Poultry, 2 weeks ago. And I can honestly recommend them to any one in the area looking to buy healthy, happy hens. Sam Greenway, used to own the company, but for what ever reason, he has sold it on to his sister and her husband. They have expanded it and stock many more breeds and hybrids. They were extremely helpful. Dont be put off by the feedback in the guestbook on their website, this is old feedback and not current. Garden Poultry in Kingsley, is well worth a visit, if you live anywhere in the Cheshire/Greater Manchester/Lancs area. By the way, Korma and Keema are now settling in nicely with Tikka and Bhuna!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Thanx for the update - I'll give them a call and see what they have available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomax Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Your, very welcome. Do let us all know, when you have made the decision and the girly arrives (or even - girlies!!). Oh, just a tip, if you do go out to visit Garden Poultry, dooooo take wellies, we slipped up there (no pun intended)! and the site is very muddy at the moment. We now have 4 girls, living in our eglu, the maran crosses (Korma and Keema) a Ginger nut ranger (Tikka) and a pepperpot (Bhuna). Bhundi, (pepperpot) died, just before New Year (RIP). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 You could try Pming NicolaH, she is in Cheshire and may know. I'll have a look in Practical Poultry if I remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomax Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 No need chocchick, I've updated Jaifli on Garden Poultry. they are only 20mins away from where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Spoke to Lisa at Garden Poultry - they have 5 "breeds" available at the moment - She says that they have "Speckledy" Maran hybrids which sound like the sort I would want. She was quite helpful on the phone - so I'll be going on Friday afternoon to choose one to go with my new girlies from Omlet. It's really eggciting only 3 more days to wait until Eglu day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 How exciting Jaime - I bet you are hopping about waiting for your Eglu to arrive Speckledys are lovely hens - I have one & she is so pretty & has lovely glossy feathers. She came from Omlet who sometimes do others hens as well as the usuals. Try & get some photos,so we can all have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 OOh, i bet you can't wait! Are you sure you will come home with just one chicken though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Do Garden Poultry have a website?? We are getting two more shortly and we are in Lancs. Where exactly are they? Trying my best to hold off till summer as I will be off for school hols but it is so tempting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Duh just read post properly and seen the link!!! Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 It's really eggciting only 3 more days to wait until Eglu day. Only 2 more days to get your chicken dance well and truly in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 You must have a way with words Jomax, when I suggested Garden Poultry I got a . Maybe you sound more trustworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 (edited) Naaaah... Jomax isn't more trustworthy - it's just that I phoned the place in Leek and they said they didn't have any chooks for the next few weeks. With two recommendations how can I ignore Garden Poultry? - I just gave them a ring and Lisa was very helpful on the phone. It was pointed out that the guestbook is old. New problem.... Penny from Omlet phoned to say I was definately on tomorrows schedule but the weather may cause problems so I may not get my delivery Hope the snow stays away from the M40/42 and the M6 !!!!! Edited February 7, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I got Mrs Snowy and Ebony from Sam, in Kingsley. He is really helpful, and if you phone beforehand he will let you know what breeds/hybrids he has available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
