MissPug+Chooks Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I have decided to get some Lavender Pekins however the 2 places closest to me are asking £25 for each! Just wondered if that is the going rate or not - seems a bit steep to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovechickens Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 well where I am they seem to be asking £10 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 For a Pekin of 16 weeks or older £15 to £20 is about right. If they were frizzle feathered or a rare colour then £25 isnt out of the question For that I'd expect a bird from a place that is knowledgable with good husbandary though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Redwing pretty much hit the nail on the head there.. It's all about quality, also. A place I know sells unsexed for £5. Pullets up to 12 weeks £10-15 depending on what colour/frizzle etc, then POL £20. Remember - breeders have to raise them, not to mention the feed, bedding, incubation/brooder costs.. It all mounts up! For a healthy hen, £25 is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We average around £15 for a Hybrid, £25 for Pure Breed. You can get them for less if you are prepared to shop around, and you can go to markets where they can be cheaper still but you won't really have any idea where they have come from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I paid £20 each for mine 2yrs ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
