megalin Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hello Omleteers! I live in London and we went to Bedfordshire to get our Chooks..... I was wondering if anyone knew of good places to get them in london? We want to get some more in the spring probably but want to be sure of where we're going after the last time So might go on a visiting spree (Dangerous! ) thanks megalin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm in Surrey & I got some hens recently from Southmead Poultry in Leatherhead. They are lovely, healthy & very tame. It's quite a small enterprise & the owner is knowledgeable & helpful. Don't know how close you are but it's a start!! www.southmead.dsl.pipex.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I think it depends which side of London you are. Hens4Homes in Essex is excellent, but you'd need a car to get there. Have you got a city farm near you - they might be able to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 We got ours from Smilers Farm near Rayliegh Essex not to far from Southend in August. They have loads to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Bog standard are a tenner at Totteridge Lane farm shop only open on Saturdays only - dont know where in London you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hens4homes is good. We often combine a trip to the in laws with a day at the Domestic Fowl Trust, but just because they only live a couple of miles away. Might be worth looking to see if there's anyone near your relatives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnieCoco Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi, I live in Bucks not too far from the M40 near High Wycombe. I can highly reccomend Widmer Foods in Lacey Green. Great healthy chickens and supplies. Hybrids and posh birds. They are very helpful and knowledgable. We have used them for years. If you want a phone no I can look one out for you. I believe they have a website. Good luck. MC Minnie CoCo Alexandria Twiglet Hollie Still waiting but shouldn't be long! All the hybrid girlies, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalin Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 Thanks everyone! I'm in North London near Alexandra Palace..... I've found a couple of small time breeders up the road so will go and check them out when they're selling again..... Wish I lived in the country! It would all be so much easier, Vet's are tricky to find too.... eeeuuurg Will have a look at all the suggestions...... Megalin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
