mum-2-olly Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hi all, I have bought an eglu and my hubby has been convinced that chooks would be a lovely family pet I would really like to get 2/3 girls but would love bantams. im having trouble finding anywhere near Leeds, west yorkshire that i could buy some bantam hens. i have checked the lists on here but none of them sell bantams. would anyone be able to help please? Thanks so much. i am so excited to get some girlies and cant wait to look after them! Ollies Mum aka Lucy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hey welcome. I have just done a quick google search and have found...... http://farsleypoultry.co.uk/default.aspx http://www.farmingads.co.uk/poultry/region-w-uk-yorkshire-and-humber-west-yorkshire-leeds/ http://www.rawgreencottages.co.uk/about.html http://www.blpbooks.co.uk/links/Poultry_Suppliers_County.php?county=45 I hope taht helps a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 thanks, had a look at the farsley poultry but have heard not very good things about them! how many bantams do you think an eglu can hold as i would like to get 2 girls and maybe add as i ger more knowledgeable! also do they still produce lovely lil eggs...r they tiny eggs?? thanks again soo much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Try **Storrs Poultry**. Nice to have another Yorkshire Omleteer on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 ahh thanks! yes i am inner city leeds! to be honest i am worried that my eglu might get nicked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 storrs pultry looks lovely, im going to ring them and make an apointment! thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 ahh thanks! yes i am inner city leeds! to be honest i am worried that my eglu might get nicked! they are pretty heavy and someone would struggle to pinch one, honest! just keep it out of sight from the road etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hi there and welcome to the forum Your eglu should be safe, as Tash said they are quite heavy and bulky. Storrs is great and have a huge variety but beware their approach road! Its a mile long, very ..err very bumpy road! Just take it very slow You would get 4 bantams in an eglu, i had five in mine but they had a WIR so more run space, and they were just fine. Also i would start off with 3 rather than 2 just in case one dies (sad but it happens, stress of moving and all that) that way you wouldnt be left with one on its own. Dont forget we like photos on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 hello!!!!! I'm still very new too! I'd agree completely, Eglus are much heavier and more sturdy than they look in the pictures, especially when they have the run attached. It occurred to me that someone might pinch mine, but having assembled it all that's one of the few things I'm now worrying about anymore!!! Good luck with the bantams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 ahh everyone has been soo lovely. thankyou soo much. i have been doing so muich research for about 4 months now. I know the eglu is heavy..lol i picked it up myself and nearly died in the process!!! I was thinking of getting 2 girlies and then maybe adding an ex bat once i knew what i was doing lol! We live in a tiny house with a big yard with a road running thru. so the chooks can safely run about once i get them as my garden is secure. i am just awaiting for some fencing to stop prying eyes then am going to see. SHALL I LOCK THE EGLU? had a look at storrs poultry and they have a huge array of bantams. does anyone have any advice, i have a little boy so would like them to be friendly, good layers and of course pretty!!! anyone recommend a breed of bantam to fit these? thanks again CURRENTLY WITH NO GIRLIES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Pekins! They fit into every one of your requirements. They're friendly, funny, very pretty, easy to handle and quite good layers inbetween bouts of broodiness (that they're apparently prone too - mine haven't attempted broodiness yet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 i am getting them as a pet but was wondering..do they have tiny eggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 yep. pekins lay small cream eggs,really tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 ahh just to let you all know that i have booked to go on an eglu course this saturday..beginner ofcourse. i am sooo excited! i really cant wait to get all set up and then get my girlies!..just need to think of some names first! then i will post pics! thanks a lot all of you again, it is such a warm, friendly forum! to be honest i am such a rookie at all this but everyone has been great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Its so exciting. Pekins are ace! Mine is such a character with a proper attitude! She will take on the biggest of my LF, even the brahmas! But so soft and snuggly with humans and the cutest littlest eggs Your little boy would love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 yeah,there is a farm near us and he has always loved the chickens! he really loves the silkies, bless, he is so gentle too Might eventually get a silkie for him but they seem quirky!!! lol! i really am in 2 minds as to when to get them. i live in a tiny house in a housing estate. lots of people pass thru the street and we currently have a small 2 ft wall but no fencing. i know people are saying that the eglu is heavy but i am worried my girls will get pinched or hurt or my eglu stolen what do yuu think? i am in the process of getting some fencing its just whether to risk it for those few weeks or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Hi, if your gut feeling is they are at risk then for the sake of a couple of weeks to get extra security I would wait. They are worth waiting for and you'll have such fun when you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I think I'd wait too, for your own peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
