green Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi, just wondering where people near Manchester have bought their hens. I found two places online, has anyone used either? Happy Chicks (http://www.happychicks.co.uk) seem to have lots of different breeds and they seem to care for their hens well, so I'd be happy to get my chooks from here, although it is a bit far... Cheshire Chickens (http://cheshirechickens.no-ip.co.uk) only sell Warrens and don't have much info on their pages. Can you recommend either or some place else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi, I am also in the NW and would recommend that you get a copy of Practical Poultry magazine, which contains a Breeders Directory giving details of breeders in all areas of the country. There are quite a few listed for the NW. I'm afraid I don't know either of the places you mention, but I'm sure that other forum members who do know them will be along shortly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I live in the Nw but keep my chickens in ireland with my dad ... I did keep 3 hens over her for a while and i am sure i got them from happy chicks If i did they have a lovely set up and really helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njoy Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 If you are on the south side of Manchester, there is Orchard Poultry at Malpas near Whitchurch. http://www.poultry.allotment.org.uk/poultry-suppliers/breeder.php?no=190 I have been there and he has so many different breeds and a really good set up, I bought two lovely pekins off him and would certainly recommend him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks everyone for your quick replies. I stumbled into this one as well somewhere on this forum http://www.storrspoultry.co.uk/, it's not too far from mine so it looks like I'm spoilt for choice! Now if only I could decide on the breeds and stop changing my mind every 5 mins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I live in Manchester and I've got 6 hens. The first 3 were from Happy Chicks and the 2nd 3 were from Storrs Poultry. Both are excellent places and the chickens are beautiful. One advantage of Storrs Poultry is that it is closer to Manchester than Happy Chicks but both places are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi, I Got my first two from Pimlotts Poultry in Preston. My second two were from Haven Small Holding in Barnoldswick, which both are not exactly local but I'm really pleased with them. They both have websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think I'll go for Storrs Poultry this time as it's closer, have seen a few recommendations and they seem to have loads of different pure breeds and hybrids to choose from. Thanks everyone for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Got my chooks, but decided to do some more research in case morehens disease gets worse. Found both of the places Jill recommended online and would be happy to use either, but also came across a flyer mentioning a place called Torkington Poultry, has anyone heard of them? They don't seem to have a website, but according to the flyer they've got pure breeds, including some rare breeds and hybrids. Might be worth a visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 pimlotts will deliver their hens to high legh farmers market 1st Sunday of each month if you don't want to drive there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Green - Is that the Torkington near Stockport or somewhere else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobJo Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hi, I got my 4 Blackrocks from Happychicks, excellent service and they really do care for their hens, I have constant contact with them as I am still a newbie and they are excellent with guidance etc. I live in the Stockport Area and the trip was approximately 1 hour but worth the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 We got our 6 warrens from booths garden centre in rotten. We have visited happychicks it's really good there and not too far, we are based in central Manchester. I am struggling to source lavender frizzles though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Migsy - Yeah it's in Stockport area. Just wanting to keep my options open! To tell you the truth we prolly won't be using Storrs Poultry again, for the silly reason that the last mile or so of the road is not in a great shape, Hubby was panicking about breaking the car and I think we could have walked there faster! Hubby thought Happy Chicks was a bit far, but now thinks it's not a bad distance as long as the roads are ok. Hope the future hen keepers in the NW will find this thread useful. As a complete novice I found it reassuring to know that others here were happy with the breeder before going to get the chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njoy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Green, Do you know whereabouts in Torkington ,Torkington Poultry is? I often drive that way but have never noticed any poultry breeders. I agree this thread is really useful for us NW chickenites, always good to find out about new places and share recommendations. To add to the list, there is a breeder on the Strines road from Marple to New Mills, no website, but easy to find with their chickens for sale sign at their gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Yes I have used Happy Chicks too - not bought birds from them but supplies, and they are lovely people, and birds obviously well cared for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Njoy - For some reason they haven't put their address on the flyer , but if you're interested here's their phone numbers 0161 419 9124 or 07890 997 896 (the only way to reach them as far as I know!). I was going to give them a call to ask for the address so that I could go and have a look, but if anyone else is going before I manage a trip, please share your experience! (I still need to get a run extension before I can get any more chooks! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Don't forget there is also Millers in Much Hoole. Don't expect "fancy" of his premises though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njh Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Postcode for Torkington poultry is SK7 6NW. I got some chicks there a couple of months ago. Seems a nice setup with lots of opem space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks njh. Shame they haven't got a web site. It's not far from mine, so I might have a nosey. Any idea of the opening times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njh Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Its a working stables and farm so I think you can just show up whenever you want really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daphne_and_polly Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Green, Do you know whereabouts in Torkington ,Torkington Poultry is? I often drive that way but have never noticed any poultry breeders.I agree this thread is really useful for us NW chickenites, always good to find out about new places and share recommendations. To add to the list, there is a breeder on the Strines road from Marple to New Mills, no website, but easy to find with their chickens for sale sign at their gate. The phone number for the Strines man is 0161 4498123 we have bought chickens from him and from Storrs. the poultry at Storrs are kept in less nice conditions, but the birds themselves were in very good condition and very friendly. They have a very good range of breeds. The bloke at Strines does not vaccinate his hens and the first thing we have done with our new ladies from him is give them antibiotics (his advice) and worm them (obviously necessary). all the birds I have seen from him have been on the small side, but he does have some amazing breeds to go and see, if not buy (way out of our price range!). He is also very friendly and invited us back in the summer to let the children run around his farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevmatt Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Not sure if I am too far away from you? We are based 10 mins from M6 junction 18 - Holmes Chapel area. We have a website - I will PM you our details Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thought you NW chicken fans might like to know that there is a Rare Breed Sale at Chelford Market this Saturday morning, 5th March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Like many other NW omleteers, I use Happy Chicks - I couldn't speak highly enough of them! They're friendly and they know their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
