Scoobs Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I'm a newbie to chicken keeping and just building a WIR. Looking forward to getting some ladies after Easter but can anyone recommend a good supplier in the West Midlands area. I'm in Birmingham but can travel. Also, do the suppliers vaccinate the hens normally or do I have to do that? Thanks Empty, awaiting ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 A quick whizz down the M40 will take you to Cotswold Chickens just outside Banbury, they have good healthy hybrid hens which are vaccinated Pure breeds from most suppliers are not vaccinated but this is not necessarily a problem, its generally acknowledged and widely acceptaed and doesnt cause many problems so dont be overly worried about getting unvaccinated hens Wernlas in Shropshire are worth a journey to look at the different breeds available, they do fall down a little on customer service sometimes and there have been some breed mix ups from there reported however they do have a wide range of pure breed birds that are healthy and reasonably well bred (their pure breeds are actually vaccinated, but like I said dont worry too much about this) Avoid the Domestic Fowl Trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 have to ask why you said avoid the domestic fowl trust? I was going to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawk Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hi Scoobs I live near Birmingham too. I agree with Redwing. I got 3 chickens from Cotswold chickens and the lady there was very helpful and my chickens are very healthy. I've been to Wernlas and I wasnt that impressed with their set-up. Although I suppose it would be worth a visit if you're interested in pure breeds as they have a very wide variety there. Merrydale Poultry are near Leicester, so not too far away. I havent been there myself but their website is good with some handy advice. Perhaps someone else on the forum has had chickens from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 have to ask why you said avoid the domestic fowl trust? I was going to go there. Have messaged you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I've used this one last year for hybrids http://www.oakmeadowfarm.co.uk/ there's The Chicken Garden at Stafford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 You could try ex-bats I LOVE MINE! They are the most loving and funny chickens I will never buy chickens again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Not sure what the problem with the DFT is, but we got our 4 from there 2 years ago now and apart from snuffles when they first arrived, they have been very healthy indeed. However, am thinking of going to Newland Grange (Malvern) for my next chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1merlin Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Newland Grange near Malvern have hybrids and pure breeds, the lady there is very helpful and everything seems happy and healthy. Have a look at the website www.newlandgrange.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
