emerald Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi, Does anyone know of breeders in the south West who have some Maybe it's too early in the season but I can't find any. Have started to think i'll have to hatch some eggs, I'm not against hatching eggs but if I could find some live youngsters maybe 8 - 10 weeks I'd be so pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Try contacting the Orpington Club as they may have a list of breeders, if you are looking for buff ones they have a separate club called (not surprisingly) The Buff Orpington Club There is a chap in Taunton that often advertises eggs on ebay, his stock are nice and he may well sell youngsters Give it maybe another month and there will be so many more 'growers' available. Be aware though that Orpingtons can be hard to sex so do get some sort of guarantee that the ones you purchase are females. In saying that a dedicated breeder will be very experienced and would be able to reassure you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Try contacting the Orpington Club as they may have a list of breeders, if you are looking for buff ones they have a separate club called (not surprisingly) The Buff Orpington Club There is a chap in Taunton that often advertises eggs on ebay, his stock are nice and he may well sell youngsters Give it maybe another month and there will be so many more 'growers' available. Be aware though that Orpingtons can be hard to sex so do get some sort of guarantee that the ones you purchase are females. In saying that a dedicated breeder will be very experienced and would be able to reassure you Thanks well two local breeders have got some eggs hatch due 1st May and the other mid may. Not sure of colours the first is going to send photo's of parents this evening. Cost £4 for day olds Can I ask your advice? If you could have loan of an incubator would you hatch your own and select colours or still buy as day olds, of colours available at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 You could try pure poultry in Honiton? They had some last weekend - all silver laced though I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
