Patricia W Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Yesterday, I went to Wyle Valley Chickens (by sheer accident you understand) and was amazed by both the quality and the variety they have on offer. I accidentally came away with 2 x 12 week Aracaunas, as you do... At some point, I'll tackle the technology to put up a photo, but take my word for it - they are gorgeous! It's not far from Stonehenge in a village called South Newton. If you do go, ask the sat nav to take you via The Woodfords - that way you avoid the queues at Stonehenge. Website is www.wylevalleychickens.co.uk Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Nice one! (or two) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 What a fab looking place, I would love to visit there! We haven't taken the kids to Stone Henge yet.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 I certainly saw breeds I had never seen before, for example, a Fayoumi -"Ancient Egyptian Breed, selectively bred for egg production. Hardy and early maturing. Classified as a Rare Breed. We have both Silver and Gold Pencilled." Well worth a visit if you're in the area and happen to have a box or two in the boot -as you do... Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Are there stables there too and lots of farming equipment? I am sure that is where I went to get my Barnevelder and Buff Sussex. Lovely hens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Yes - it's a working farm. She keeps the main stock in a barn near her cottage and brings the " shop stock" down to the farmyard. It's certainly a very tempting place - and she has so many varieties. People seem to come from miles around. Someone was coming from Suffolk on Sunday and I met someone from Farnham with 17 chickens, and someone else from Basingstoke, just starting out. Worst thing for me was the traffic for the last 3 miles but now I know the back way, nothing will stop me- which perhaps is not good news for my bank balance! Trica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The link needs to be http://www.wylyevalleychickens.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks Claret - I can't be trusted round technology! Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Thanks Tricia, that is definitely the place Very happy with my two from her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Well, I'm certainly going back - but not just yet- no room at the inn..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NannyOgg Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Yesterday, I went to Wyle Valley Chickens (by sheer accident you understand) and was amazed by both the quality and the variety they have on offer. I accidentally came away with 2 x 12 week Aracaunas, as you do... At some point, I'll tackle the technology to put up a photo, but take my word for it - they are gorgeous! It's not far from Stonehenge in a village called South Newton. If you do go, ask the sat nav to take you via The Woodfords - that way you avoid the queues at Stonehenge. Website is http://www.wylevalleychickens.co.uk Tricia How lovely to read this! I've spent the last month researching the best place to buy my chooks, and settled on Wylye Valley for the quality and variety they seem to offer. It's a long drive (I live in Bexley) so it's great to hear from an independent source that they're as good as I'd hoped! Thank you Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
