the3lees Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I am in the final stages of building a fox-proof walk in run and getting excited about the prospect of settling in our birds. The two most popular options for sourcing chickens near Edinburgh seem to be George Ogilvie in Longniddry or Hens Made Easy near Cupar. I've had lots of good recommendations for George Ogilvie but wanted to check if anyone has had birds for a while from Hens Made Easy? Many thanks Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Sorry not in Scotland .....but wanted to welcome you to the forum ..Good luck with your new chickens,you won't regret it they will change your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Welcome from me too . Are you actually in Edinburgh? I got my girls from George Ogilvie but IainT got his hens from Hens Made Easy - I'll alert him to this thread and hopefully he can tell you what he thought of them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanT Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hello, We bought our hens from Hens Made Easy. The lady (sorry forgotten her name) was very helpful and advised us on the pro's and cons of each bird. I had read a fair bit before we went so we were not completely in the dark. We have had ours 5 or 6 weeks and they were only 12 weeks at the time we picked them up. Look at my other threads, I have posted pictures of them. Very nice birds which we have had absolutely no problems with. My only concern was that she sold us layers pellets for them, when they were/are still growers and I suspect that is what she fed them on as it was all she had to sell. By all means go to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red girl Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi I have been there and also found the lady friendly and helpful. Plenty to choose from but i did think the pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewchick Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yes, me too! I got my first 3 hens from Hens Made Easy and also got 7 hatching eggs, 6 out of the 7 hatched all fine chicks. I agree though top end of the price range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the3lees Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks so much for all the feedback. Think we might try George Ogilvie first though as it's a bit closer. Still have to finish building the run which is taking MUCH longer than expected due to the weather. Here's hoping a 4 day weekend will get the job done! Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS1 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I've used Hens Made Easy and would use them again; very helpful owner and I like the set up (she has her own breeding groups in Eglus and Cubes on grass.) I was getting a couple of hybrids last autumn - they were pricey for little brown hens, but she gave me a white leghorn for £10 because I mentioned that a Welsumer I'd had from her hadn't laid particularly well. Good aftercare too - would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemybelle Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Hi I spent some time at the Hens Made Easy set up. I was all set to buy a Go from Jocelyn (who runs HME), but I found an irresistible bargain (2nd hand Classic for £50). I emailed Jocelyn to let her know and to thanks her again for her time and information. She was very friendly and helpful and her set up looked brilliant. I'd recommend her based on my dealings with her. Lx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
