Mercedes55 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I'm in Watford, Herts, so not that far away from some of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) WOW...the number of chicken keepers around me is growing Edited July 10, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I got my hens from Thornes too - I've got some stuff from bedfordshire growers in upper caldecote but they don't seem to sell auboise which I've heard is the thing to have for bedding - any idea where you can get this in north herts/ beds? Travel a little bit further north on the A1 (one roundabout plus a bit, if you hit the Black Cat you have gone too far) and call into the Frontier Country and Pet Store - they sell Aubiose, A&P and some other basic chook bits. Technically I am Cambs but am just by the A428/A1 turn so almost Beds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiggin Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Ah yes I know the one, never been in but driven past it on the a1 plenty of times will give that a go thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 You are an honourary Bedfordshire hen keeper Falkor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesAyres Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 And if you fancy something countrysidey and traditional, the Beds county show is on this weekend http://www.bedfordshirecountyshow.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Thank you...very interested in going along to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I hope to get to that, I'm in Toddington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 PS I got most of my chickens from Thornes and also used to live in Dunstable! Small world Snoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 I have a friend who lives in Toddington and my middle son used to play for Toddington Rovers football team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Did anyone go to the Bedfordshire Show today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavysqueak Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hello - we live in Old Stratford near Milton Keynes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hi Good to know you are close by MK is my choice when it comes to shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debsygooch Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 HI Lou, I am in Luton - newbie had my girls since 30 April 2010 Myrtle Maisie!!! Feel free to get in contact - it would be lovely to meet up! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debsygooch Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 HI Lou, I am in Luton - newbie had my girls since 30 April 2010 Myrtle Maisie!!! Feel free to get in contact - it would be lovely to meet up! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesAyres Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Did anyone go to the Bedfordshire Show today? I did, and i thought for the price it cost to get in , it was pretty rubbish..... Been to far far better county shows. Perhaps beds is a boring county after all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 For all you in Beds and surrounding counties check out Luton and District Poultry Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebles Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Don't know if I'm replying too late but I only just joined Omlet! I too am close by on the Cambridgeshire border. Had no idea other people were so close (naieve or what!?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Welcome to Omlet Good to hear of another Omleteer close by Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenopolis Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I'm near Buckingham - is there anywhere near MK (ish) that anyone would recommend for getting more girls. I have been to Cotswold Chickens near Banbury and had to be dragged away from there kicking and screaming (but not before buying up half the shop..), but is there anywhere near MK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I'm near Buckingham - is there anywhere near MK (ish) that anyone would recommend for getting more girls. I have been to Cotswold Chickens near Banbury and had to be dragged away from there kicking and screaming (but not before buying up half the shop..), but is there anywhere near MK? BHWT rehome Exbatts from Brackley which is not too far from Buckingham - next rehoming day is this weekend with another due in Jan 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 I will be collecting 5 girls on Sunday from Brackley...can't wait...never been this excited about getting hens Will you be collecting any from there Chickenopolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Hello. Are there any omleteers in Leighton Buzzard or Linslade? It would be great to find that I am not the only one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm waving from Norfolk - but I used to live in Dunstable right near Dunstable Downs. I have one son still lives there and another in Leighton Buzzard. Neither of them have chickens - yet! They take the easy option, admire mine and go home with lots of eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hi Dilly Waves back from Dunstable...love, love the Downs...we walk there with our 8 month old lab puppy and as many of our children who feel like it! I am originally from Colchester, Essex...just a couple of Counties away from where you are now How lovely living right near the Downs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
