tasr12 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hello, You could try looking here http://www.omlet.co.uk/breeds/map_view.php?breed_type=Chickens Oh and Welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smanners Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madchook Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Just googled horton vale nursery... According to google maps it's 4 miles from my house! How have I never heard of it!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr12 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thanks a lot all very helpful. We will have a look at those suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhathnofury Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 ...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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkieuk Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr12 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
