Purplemaniacs Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Has anyone been to Merrydale Poultry recently, I have emailed Karen and not had a reply, which is very unusual as she has always been very prompt in the past. I was hoping to get some new girls from her, Ivory and Latte were from her. Thanks Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I dont know if there are any problems but as I understand it Regency Poultry is the equipment branch of the same company so perhaps that number is worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffin Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Some friends of mine went and picked up a couple of chickens over Easter and all was well then - maybe worth phoning them rather than email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 The place was open and trading as normal when I passed the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 The place was open and trading as normal when I passed the other day did you apply the breaks and think for a minute????, i know i did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 It's always a temptation... Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Thank you for your replies. I notice Karen has updated her website so it must be just a problem with her email. She now has in the two hybrids that I would like..... I have lots of space in the new cube and WIR, my three are a bit lost in it, (see post in the run section) should I get them some new friends? Old eglu and run empty, just needs cleaning and then ready for introductions What do you think, three new girls? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l_ouise Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't get a response to an email i sent them a couple of week ago either. I went and picked up some birds last weekend - i got a copper black and a crested and they are both great personalities. To be honest, i thought lots of the chickens looked sniffly - wet beaks and bubbles in their nostrels but i don't know if that is normal or not. One of the birds has been doing weird bright orange poos too since i got it, again i don't know if that is normal. Just check it over yourself imo. Overall happy with the chickens though and they were busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 They have a very good reputation around the east Midlands and I don't believe they would knowingly sell you an unhealthy bird. However, if you buy a hen that clearly becomes unwell in the first week, then let them know! They're very approachable and would put things right. Also make sure you quarantine all new birds for a couple of weeks - for their protection as well as your existing hens'. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 The place was open and trading as normal when I passed the other day did you apply the breaks and think for a minute????, i know i did Hubby was driving, I just turned to look as we went past and he said "NO!" Am i that predictable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't get a response to an email i sent them a couple of week ago either. I went and picked up some birds last weekend - i got a copper black and a crested and they are both great personalities. To be honest, i thought lots of the chickens looked sniffly - wet beaks and bubbles in their nostrels but i don't know if that is normal or not. One of the birds has been doing weird bright orange poos too since i got it, again i don't know if that is normal. Just check it over yourself imo. Overall happy with the chickens though and they were busy. Orange poos are completely normal, they should only do them every now and again, every so many poos or something - they're deleightfully referred to as 'curry poos' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Two of my three came from there and I was very impressed, Latte took a long time coming into lay and when I contacted Karen she was very helpful. Although when I bought them I had only had chickens for two weeks and was not very knowledgeabIe, I was impressed by her standard of service. This was the reason I wanted to go back there now that I have some space. Is there anywhere else in this part of the country to buy chickens? OH won't want to travel too far and I am being nice to him after he built me such a lovely WIR Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'd call in tomorrow, then you can have a look round. She has set opening times now and, although it may be busy tomorrow, it will give you time to browse in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I would if I could but sadly at Derby Uni doing a course tomorrow and busy on Sunday but I will go next weekend. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
