welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 we are planning on going to the domestic fowl trust on monday and hoping to pick up a couple more chickens. Now we have been there before and they did sell a lot in trios and pairs. Can i ask a dumb question? We only want hens and no cockerals. Do you reckon they would do that? I know I can ring and ask, but feel a little stupid that I should know the answer, so thought i would ask here first amongst friends!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I know that many places sell pairs and trios, but if you only want hens, then I am sure they will sell you hens only. Many people cannot keep cockerels and I'm sure they understand that. Good luck hen hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 We went there a couple of weeks ago to buy a treadle feeder and there were all sorts of fowl for sale so I think you should be o.k. Had only a quick look around the shop part as the dog was with us but will definately try to get back sometime. Fantastic chicken statues on the way in. Have a nice time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 I just rang them, they have nothing other than hybrids or day olds...... Hubbie and I had even come up with a shortlist last night.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Personally I wouldnt get chooks from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Nor me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 we are saved then.... now on the hunt for something else. Was going to have a couple more hybrids, but now thinking about wanting something a little different, so going down the pure bred line.... If anyone has any suggestions let me know (thats for places rather than the breed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Have a look in the back pages of Practical Poultry Magazine at the breeders there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Have a look in the back pages of Practical Poultry Magazine at the breeders there. i am working from home honest.... as she grabs the car keys to drive to the nearest town to get the magazine..... well you told me to...... may have to pick up chocolate at the same time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 just got back... not a single copy in brackley.... humph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hmmm, and I've just posted my last copy to a friend for her to read Try Jude, she always has some in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 i am going to jude's on saturday so can get one then, but like a spoilt little brat i want it NOW NOW NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I have a spare one in my car - Aprils I think but it has a list of breeders in, passing your way on the way home, do you want me to drop it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 I have a spare one in my car - Aprils I think but it has a list of breeders in, passing your way on the way home, do you want me to drop it in? thanks but i have just managed to find one..... (erm popped to buckingham garden centre) it is work honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie chick Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Have you tried Mini Meadows in Northamptonshire - my sister got hers from there and was very impressed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 i have been talking to the guy there and then found out how far away he was from us and so can't fit it in at the moment. The only reason we were going to domestic trust was because we were going to be out that way on monday anyway! I have three potential leads at the moment, so seeing if any come back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Of course they will sell you just hens.. most people cant have cockeralls because there noisy.. goodluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
