wayne Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Hi i did do a topic a few months ago asking where the best place to get hens in my area ( essex ) and i have found a place that has so many breeds. What i would like help on is i want to find a breed that have a longer lifespan i do under stand ( i think ) that high rate laying eggs breeds dont live as long ? but i dont mind not getting so many eggs im more doing it for the life of the hen but the eggs will be nice to eat anyhow if anyone could give me the names of a few breeds that do have a longer lifespan that would be great so i can find out more about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Get pure breed bantams wayne, I have 8 - you don't get so many eggs, and perhaps none for a while in the winter, but they are so lovely, don't damage your garden so much and have lovely personalities. You can see my album in my sig below and also at http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k272/Claret_63/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Get pure breed bantams wayne,- you don't get so many eggs, and perhaps none for a while in the winter, but they are so lovely, don't damage your garden so much and have lovely personalities. ] I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 thanks for that ive just done quick search and they do look vet cute ( im a big softy lol ) do you have a idea on how long they live for? i dont mind not getting eggs in the winter long as there happy hens what are they like with kids are they friendly hens ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Get pure breed bantams wayne, I have 8 - you don't get so many eggs, and perhaps none for a while in the winter, but they are so lovely, don't damage your garden so much and have lovely personalities. You can see my album in my sig below and also at http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k272/Claret_63/ Claret, your chickens are lovely, especially the "barnie" ones. I know this is a really stupid question but is that what they are called because i've never heard of them before and really want some of those now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasnett Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 i am looking for somewhere in essex to get some chooks...where have you found? sx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Hi i dont no if im aloud to post up website links so please if ive done wrong please get rid the places ive found so far are http://www.upsonsfarm.co.uk/ ( chelmford ) http://www.barlingpoultry.co.uk/ ( southend ) ill dig out the other few places ive found aswel for you soon as i find the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 That's fine wayne, post as many links as you like. If you email them to barbara@omlet.co.uk then she'll add them to her list of stockists. They can live for up to 8 years as they're not stressed by the constant egg-laying that hybrids do. You have to be prepared for them to go broody though; there are tips elsewhere on the forum for dealing with this. My girls all have individual personalities and some are more handle-able than others. Two regularly sit on my shoulders and they all mug me for corn! Lovemychooks, the 'barnies' are Barnevelder bantams - I hatched some eggs for Lesley last year and two of them were a pair of barnies, Lesley had the other chick and the male barnie back, but I kept the girl (Betty) because I'd always wanted a barnevelder. Lesley has just hatched some more, so if you want one, try PMing her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have a large barnevelder chick at the moment and its a really lovely natured think especially compared to the Lakenvelder its in with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 My Betty is a mischievous little thing and still a bit skittish, but she's very pretty and a good layer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
