xChicken04x Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 i just went to my local farm in search of some chickens to adopt in a few weeks but when i asked the man said it is ileagle to sell chickens throughout the country as there has been a suddan breakout of bird flu and it would be months before the chickens where aloud to be sold. we were hoping to get some in a month or two but now it looks like we will have to wait till september does anyone else have the same problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Never heard that before................ If you want to adopt ex battery hens can I recommend that you visit www.thehenshouse.co.uk which is the charity that arranges for rehoming of ex bats. Although they are based in Devon they cover most of the country and you can find your local person who will be able to help you get some ex battery girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 ok, thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Hi xChicken04x, There is no problem with bird flu at the moment unless you live within 1km of the farm in Wales that has had it. Things may change if the situation gets worse but you should be able to get some gorgeous new chooks from local breeders. There is a list of breeders here somewhere or email barbara@omlet.co.uk and she will put you in touch with someone close to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I saw on the North West news earlier today that Chelford market had stopped sales of poultry for the time being, because that is were the infected birds were purchased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 Hiya thanks for the help! thats strange that the farmer wouldnt sell us any chickens because we live on the wirral (nowear near whales) we are going to get on the phone to our local poultry dealers tommorow thanks very much for the help everyone! p.s has anyone else on the wirral had any probles with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Not that I know of, but Christian did tell me that Omlet weren't allowed to take chooks to the Romsey show this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
