banhamm Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 We are looking to add a Columbine to our flock (of one hen!). Is there anyone who supplies them in Kent/Surrey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 If you look on the website of Cooped Up they have them on there, although no idea if they actually have any in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hook Farm in Hook,Hampshire - I got mine there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Surrey Poultry in Ockham have just reopened with new and very keen owners so are worth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Southmead poultry sell Skiylines, which are the same as Columbines. http://www.southmead.dsl.pipex.com/Breeds1.htm I got my White Ranger and Amber Star from there. Lovely birds, lovely lady, lovely place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahato3 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 We bought ours here - withypoultry.co.uk Happened to be checking available stock earlier this evening and they have some available now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Egg Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 We used Southmead Poultry a couple of times now, not far from J9 on M25. Our Skylines are both healthy and lay blue eggs. Friendly owner with lots of breeds, go with a view to buy more then you planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I got my Skyline from Ben at Hen House Poultry in Maidstone. Unfortunately his website currently says he has sold out, but give him a ring as the site isn't always up to date. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Gill at Mumbles farm in Borough green had some last week. I was only looking but my friend did buy one. Lovely birds, got all of mine from her, Lovely Choc brown Orpington bantams too, still walking around with a tape measure trying to find 9spare foot of garden to put a new ark on to, but cant find any space!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Mine came from Withy poultry also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hook Farm in Hook,Hampshire - I got mine there. I got mine there too, very helpful and its worth going just for a look at everything else she has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banhamm Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 I forgot to thank everyone for their advice. I finally got one from Hen House Poultry as suggested, back in early September. She is a grand chook, a bit nervous but hasn't laid anything yet even after two months! Will she come into lay soon or is that it for the winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Can't advise on your columbine I'm afraid but just to say I got 3 girls in Sep and 2 are yet to lay, I'm not expecting them to lay til spring but ever hopefully. Are you able to upload pics of your girls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I would say that she probably will come into lay, but it be later than is usual for a hybrid and is likely to be erratic. Hens need a certain amount of daylight to produce an egg, and the lack of daylight is slowing down her develoment in this area. Hope that makes sense. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banhamm Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 I would say that she probably will come into lay, but it be later than is usual for a hybrid and is likely to be erratic. Hens need a certain amount of daylight to produce an egg, and the lack of daylight is slowing down her develoment in this area. Hope that makes sense. H Thanks Witchazel! Her lack of laying appears to have spread to Mrs Pepperpot who happily laid all winter last year but appears to have joined Wiggy in sympathy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
