bracken Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hi there all. have recently lost one of our chooks (BUBBLES). I am now hoping to find someone in the area who sells point of lay chooks in my area. The old man said i can have another one if i want.....YIPEE The run seems tooooo big with only two in there! Hope someone can point me in the right direction? Edit- Buffie Just popped you into chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 oooh, dunno (not living in the notts area and all) but YAY on the new chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Have tried searching the internet but just end up going round in circles from one link to another and end up bashing my head against the wall......gggrrrrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 isnt there a list on the forum somewhere? we found a list of suppliers in a magazine called practical poulty. I dont know if I still have the copy though. someone else might have a copy, i've heard others comment about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hi there..... Not sure what breed you wanted, but the link below is of suppliers that the mirfield hatchery aprove as their suppliers (ours came from another supplier on the list), obviously I have no idea what any of these places are like but the farm we visited was very good..... Ours are black rock hybrids, seem really nice hens, friendly, not too loud and now Hilda is laying we have had an egg everyday (upto now)..... http://www.theblackrock.co.uk/agents.htm Hope this helps..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thankyou very much for your help! Will get the OH organised and give them a bell and see what occurs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 here's the list of breeders we have put together. It's in the Chicken FAQ forum. If you know of a local farm it might be worth giving them a ring, they might know of a local breeder? White Post Farm is the only one I know of near Nottingham. Might be a good place to start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thankyou too! thats not too far away from where i live, but, didnt know they sold poultry I can feel an investigation comin on You learn something new everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Bracken, We got ours from Micheal Coney on that link I gave you or on the breeders list......I didnt realise Belton was that close to Nottingham, so they might be an option for you.......I can definately recommend them...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thankyou! Its nice to get a recommended breeder through someone who's actually dealt with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I didn't know you'd been to Belton Grange, Karl . That's where I go as it's just up the road from Sunny Stamford. A definite recommendation for them from me too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Yes we sure have, It was a bit unfortunate as the weather was so bad that we couldnt have a look around (plus we was nearly 40 mins late, but they waited for us before closing).....We will be going again when I am allowed more I assume it was Micheal that got ours for us, but by the looks of ours he did a great job...... The both seem really nice, and seemed to give good advice too, wouldnt let us buy anything that we didnt need, plus he had good things to say about the eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 That's good to hear . They are a smashing couple and are always ready to give advice if asked. My girls go mad for their "Treat" feed too!! Lovely stuff . We got our Speckledy from them and she's a lovely girl . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 Fingers ! Waiting for a phone call from the Whitepost farm to see if they have any girlies for sale? OH says we can have TWO!! YIPEE! Lets hope they have some available? Rang one place in Chesterfield and they wont have any available until September OH now on his way to B&Q to get some kit to extend the run,bless him! If Whitepost not got any then i will ring the chap @ Bilton. Thankyou all for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
