The_smeeeths Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Hi does anyone know where I can get chickens from, I know I can get them from Omlet but am trying to save myself on the postage! (now I sound tight?) Cheers Trig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Medowsweet have agents all over, or there are a few threads on the Chickens page http://www.meadowsweetpoultry.co.uk/index3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Hi does anyone know where I can get chickens from, I know I can get them from Omlet but am trying to save myself on the postage! (now I sound tight?) Cheers Trig if you get a practical poultry mag there are loads of suppliers in the back pages, and it makes for an interesting car journey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Nottingham's not that far from me. I go to The One Stop Chicken Shop at Belton, near Grantham and they're very good. It's worth phoning them if you do plan to visit to see what stock they have in though. They're very helpful indeed. Julie and Michael Coney One Stop Poultry Shop Belton Grange Belton Grantham Lincolnshire 01476 566057 Open Wednesday to Saturday It might also be worth e-mailing barbara@omlet.co.uk to see if she's got anyone nearer on her breeders list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Take it you have now decided not to sell your pink Eglu on Ebay and restock it instead How long did it take you to realise that you can't live without chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Have you considered rescued chickens.......... ex batts? That said I've not checked out if there's a co-ordinator near you, and of course you have to wait until the next rescue day until you can collect them, so it's not convenient for all. But they're lovely, friendly, placid hens and it's wonderful watching them recover and settle in. They do lay lots of eggs too, but after a year of non stop laying they do slow down in terms of egg production, so if reliable layers are important for you ex-batts probably isn't the best way to go. Always worth considering though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehallfamily Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Hi I too would suggest Rescue hens, we are in Lincoln and our co-ordinator is just a few miles the other side of Lincoln, so no more than an hour and a half away from Nottingham?? The hens are friendly and real characters, mine lay so many eggs that I have just given away 3 dozen in the playground this morning! ( I have 7 girls !) Let me know if you would like the guys number or any more info?? Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_smeeeths Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Found out this morning that my hubbie (the one who dosen't like animals of any kind!!) has already ordered 2 girls from omlet and an extension for the run!! I am quite excited now!! He said he felt broody and didn't like not having them in the garden. Just waiting for a call from Omlet to see when they are going to be delivered! CAN'T WAIT!!!!! I have also been out this morning and bought 2 hamsters for the kids they are going to be soooooo excited with all the new animals this week! Thanks everyone for all the chat I haven't been on the forum for about a year and I had forgotten how nice it is to have the conversations with everyone. Will keep you updated on when the new girls Dior and Prada (have been thinking of names all morning!) are arriving. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 oooh :clap: well done your hubby I would be bouncing lots if I was you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 (edited) ..........if you have an extension coming,why not get 3 hens? They will fit in there beautifully,& its a really nice number to have What a lovely Hubby! Edited March 12, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 What a lovely husband!...I'd hang on to him if I were you. Your children will be thrilled with the menagerie! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Congratulations What a kind hubby you have Proves how addictive hens are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
