Lorax Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I've almost equi distant between Cambridge Poultry and the Hen House in Thorndon. Any thoughts on where might be better to go? I don't want anything super fancy, just regular laying chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Have a friend at work who has used Cambridge poultry and is very positive,all our girls have come from the Hen House,we haven't had any problems ,they have been very healthy and have settled well,so i would recommend them .They have a selection of hybrids plus pure breeds for sale and also have quite a few rare breeds.We have a mixture of speckledy,colombine ,coral star hybrids plus a welsummer and a pair of pekins.They are also great if you have a problem,happy to chat over the phone etc.I would give them a call to see what they have . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorax Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Thank you Florence. Whereabouts are you in Suffolk? We're nr Sudbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 We're near Woodbridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorax Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 *waves* Most places I go, IRL or on line, people haven't even heard of Suffolk, or get it confused with Sussex! One forum I post on had 3,000 members (99% UK based) and only me and one other lived in Suffolk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I'm in Suffolk I have two RIR minis from Hen House but they are mental. They attack everything they can. Another breeder said that that could be a sign of overstocking as chicks but I have to say that the birds are healthy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorax Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 What are RIR minis? Oh no, mental hens? I don't want mental hens or to be attacked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Miniature Rhode Island Reds. They attack my HUGE brahmas even though the brahmas will retaliate when provoked. They just never seem to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Interesting,last time we went to the Hen House (June)Mrs Flory mentioned that they weren't stocking Black Rocks any more as they found they weren't very friendly .Have to say ours are all pretty friendly ,we were warned by several people that Welsummers were not friendly but ours is lovely and feeds from my hand etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Hello we have three girls from Cambridge Poultry. I'm no expert but am very happy with my girls. They are fit healthy and of course wonderful. The lady was really helpful too and said any questions give me a call. Overall a positive happy experience and I'd go back but I wasn't looking for perfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Barry and Primrose came from Cambridge Poultry and are both about 3 years old now. When I got them they had a good selection of chooks who seemed happy and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorax Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just thought I'd post an update to say how happy I've been with our chickens from The Hen House. Would thoroughly recommend and was super impressed with the conditions in which they were kept. Compared to lots of my friends' chickens they are very regular layers too! (Am sure this is coincidence, but still...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
