Chickvic Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) We are down to our last 2 girls and we would like 2 more for eggs. We were looking at Merrydale Poultry but they have now decided to stop selling hens, does anyone know of anywhere local with different breeds? I don't mind hybrids or pure breeds but I don't think I can afford Wernlas prices just yet! Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions I didn't know where to post this so I thought in the Nesting Box would get more replies - please move if it is in the wrong place Edited September 26, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I'll pop it into "Chickens". I'm sure you'll get just as many views (and hopefully responses!) there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thank you - I wasn't sure where was best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Cotswold Chickens do some nice birds! I think thats in Branbury, they do Hybrids and table birds. I now get all my girls from Pages Poultry she has really stunning pure breeds and hybrids! Its near to Burton on Trent, so quite a far way out i'd imagine? But worth it if you are willing to travel. I hope i helped. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thanks for that - I think we're going to look at Cotswold Chickens first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 there is this one at Romsley http://www.oakmeadowfarm.co.uk/forsale.htm but you have to email them first. I used them last year for my first girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 If you want a wide choice, then take a day out to Wyle Valley Chickens. It's near Stonehenge. http://wylevalleychickens.co.uk. Superb quality and friendly service. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1merlin Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Is Newland Poultry too far from you. It is not far from Worcester and easy to get to from junction 7 of the M5. It is a really nice place and they have both hybrids and pure breeds. Have a look at the web site www.newlandgrange.com or give them a ring and see what they have at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalia Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 My first two came from Cotswold Chickens and I have been very happy with them. The lady there has a good selection of hybrids and is very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Sharon Gould at Pinvin Poultry is fantastic. She has all sorts of pure breeds plus hybrids. She's very friendly and helpful, and her birds are lovely. I bought some of my first girls from her http://www.gouldlifepoultryltd.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thank you for an afternoon window shopping. One of my favourite pastimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thank you for an afternoon window shopping. One of my favourite pastimes So its not me who has been looking at all of these websites?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Visited Cotswold Chickens and have 2 new girls A sussex called Crystal and a bluebell called Hematite (Hemmy for short!) Keeping with the stone/jewel theme. Will post pics shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Woooop! Will watch this for Photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) This is Crystal. This is Hematite (Hemmy). Both together. and again Edited September 27, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Beautiful girls Crystal looks so clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 My back garden gets a bit boggy so by the middle of winter she won't be white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalia Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 My Sussex Star, Aphrodite, is looking very grey at the moment. She spent most of this afternoon having a mud bath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 WOW. How clean is she! Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Woo hoo - first egg from Crystal - 40g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMeadfan Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 They're lovely! Well done Crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
