Omlet cube and run

[kayla]

Just wondered if anyone has had any chickens from Widgits? I have been left with one girl and need to get her some friends, I have tried to email Widgits but had no reply, so I will try ringing tomorrow.

[Chortle Chook]

I haven't been to Widgets, but I'd be keen to know what it is like as I was wondering about arranging a group visit of Omleteers from Berkshire / Oxfordshire to go there in the autumn. Another place you might like to take a peek at is Acorn Nursery in Stadhampton which does lots of different pure breeds, hybrids and even ducks. We had a group visit there in May.

[Patricia W]

It looks interesting. I'd be up for a visit.

[UKMARCH]

Hi, we got our hybrids from there a couple of years ago and they're still going strong! We got loads of help and advice and the children enjoyed seeing all the chicks that they were rearing and they had loads of time for us. It was run from their back garden then and now has expanded to a smallholding with other animals I would go back if they had what I was looking for. I am hoping to get some pure breeds soon so any other localish recommendations would be great.

[chickenlicken72]

I bought 4 chickens to add to my flock last year from Widgets. Lovely birds, very patient and knowledgeable owners (whilst I whittled it down from the 8 i really liked), reasonable pricing and all in great condition in a small holding. I only went for 2 chooks, but ended up buying a mixture of pure breeds and hybrids. Very happy with my girls and hope to go back to restock when i have the room!

[kayla]

Sounds great , I am going to give them a ring later on this morning as they haven't replied to my email.

[jennym]

I got my three there in May, still lovely, strong and laying - apart from broody Pippa

 

They were very helpful, clipped wings for us, and sold us what we needed but not too much silly stuff. Nice place, lots of room, no smells, happy chickens/dogs/pigs/people

[Valkyrie]

Oh curses - it isn't far from us - porcelain sablepoots, ixworths ohhhhh dear . . . .

[Chortle Chook]

Definitely looks as if we'll have to have an Omlet visit there

Anyone know where we can get some grub near there?

[jennym]

It's only a few minutes from Reading, which I'm sure would have a pub or two...

[Valkyrie]

Nooooooooo don't tempt me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kayla]

Got an appointment to go have a look tomorrow afternoon, I can't see me coming home empty handed just have to decide what we are going to get. Will let you know how it goes

[Chortle Chook]

Ooo can't wait to hear all about it and find out what (and how many ) you get

[Valkyrie]

And don't forget the piccies.

[kayla]

Well, we came back with 2, a sussex star and a sussex reverse . Rachael was lovely and she had loads of different breeds, could have spent all day there defiantly worth a visit and her website is up to date too on what breeds she has available.

[lindafw]

congratulations on your newbies

 

what does a sussex reverse look like??

 

photos soon please

[daxigirl]

Pebbles came from Widgits, lovely girl, came 2nd in the Welsummer class at the Surrey County Show (only 3 entered but I was well chuffed) the Barnevelder that I bought at the same time turned out to be a fella though.

[Chortle Chook]

How lovely to have two contrasting girlies. What have you called them? How about Marmite and Bovril - only joking

[Chucky Mama]

My hybrids came from there and I thought the set up at Widgets was great and the owners very helpful and friendly.

[AnneT]

Hi,

 

I bought a hen from Widgits last year and thought they were really good. Friendly, helpful and the area seemed very clean with happy hens!

Anne

[kayla]

Yeah it was lovely and Rachael was so good at giving us advice for the best ones to go with our Araucana. The girls are lovely and the reverse sussex is just what it says, instead of been white with black feathers round its neck its black with white round its neck. We have gone with flower names to go with Daffodil so we have Lily and Rose x