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[tasr12]

Having today purchased an Eglu can anyone tell me where I can get 2-3 Gingernut Rangers? I'm in Poole, Dorset so local would be useful.

Thanks a lot,

T.

[Raina]

Hello,

 

 

You could try looking here

 

http://www.omlet.co.uk/breeds/map_view.php?breed_type=Chickens

 

 

Oh and Welcome to the forums

[Space Chick]

I can't help with local breeders but there are other chickens similar or the same to Gingernut rangers eg. warrens.

 

If you found a local breeder and wanted advice, pop on and we'll all help

[karlotta]

Chalkhill Poultry near Cranborne have lovely chooks including various hybrids, and the pet shop at Lytchett Minster had chickens in the summer/autumn last year - both would be worth a phone call.

[smanners]

Chalk Hill Poultry has lots of different pure breeds and Hybrids to look at and choose and is well worth a visit (4 miles beyond Cranborne). Nick the owner is lovely and very helpful.

I love it there.

Horton Vale Nursery and Tearooms Nr Wimborne is nice too.

Vines Close on A31 towards Sturminster Newton have Warrens for £12 in season (not yet towards end of March usually).

Good luck

[Madchook]

Do Horton Vale do chickens? I drive past very regularly and always notice the rabbits or duckling for sale signs! Had it been chickens I might had screeched to a halt before now

[karlotta]

Just googled horton vale nursery... According to google maps it's 4 miles from my house! How have I never heard of it!?!

[tasr12]

Thanks a lot all very helpful. We will have a look at those suggestions.

[Henhathnofury]

...am I right in thinking they are also called Meadowsweet? Or is this a separate breed? Gingernuts are gorgeous.....I love my girl to pieces and she loves me back, which is lovely....

[snorkieuk]

Hi,

 

We got our Speckled Star and Light Sussex from http://www.racefarmpoultry.co.uk/ near Lytchett Minster. She's has quite a selection, worth a go if you're in the area.

[karlotta]

I tried to pop into Horton Vale on my way home today, but they were closed at 4.40 (gate said open till 5) - guess I'll have to wait till Saturday

[tasr12]

Thanks for the tips that will be a weekend project. I'd like to give the hens an increased run netting off part of the garden. Does anyone know of any good chicken wire suppliers in S Dorset? The 25m chicken netting on the Omlet website looks good but a bit expensive at £60+ are there any better value options out there?

Thanks for your time,

T