Helly Welly Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Does anyone know anything about these poultry suppliers? We are after another four hens as we cannot keep up with demand for our eggs. I found this place on the web but OH is suspicious as they are visit by appointment only and its a local, small business. I don't share his suspicions but i'm more trusting. Any help before tomorrow greatly appreciated as i really want to go and get them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I don't know of them, but I wouldn't let the appointment thing put you off. If I did this sort of thing I would work by appointment too,so I could have some 'me' time. You may find you get better service from a small,local business than from a larger enterprise - my chap I buy from is a one man band who has his set up on allotments out the back of his house, & it couldn't be better. Go & take a look, & if you are unhappy in any way then go elsewhere & just chalk it up to experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 The breeder down the road from me always does appointments only. She has 2 children at school and rides horses, so isn't always around. I wouldn't worry about the 'appointment' thing. I guess its just so that they are in when you go. Good luck choosing your new girls! I'm really . C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 i have passed this place when going into work, if its the one i think it is, it looks a tidy place and their is a sign on the outside to say they are breeders of poultry. i have never been into it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sorry I've never heard of it either Helly, but I'll be interested to see the outcome of your visit. Might be a bit TOO handy for me to resist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I've just looked at their website - they have all sorts available now!!!!! They are only down the road from me! Hm, wonder if I should ring them tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 right had a look at their website, it is the one i thought it was. if you leave whetstone at the roundabout / dual carriageway and head towards cosby. its right at the end of whetstone on the opposite side of the road to the dog and gun pub. i think they have some s"Ooops, word censored!" cars there But it appears a tidy and well run place. i might poke my head round the door on tues myself "just to book an appointment" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Thanks everyone, i knew i could rely on you Think we'll give them a ring in the morning, its got to be worth a look when they are 10 minutes down the road! Might see you there Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinx Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hi, We've been there, don't worry about the appointments only bit, its just because its a small holding and i think its more of a hobby than a business, she started breeding as she couldn't find anywhere decent locally to buy chickens and its just sort of took off from there. She was ever so nice and really helpful, she had quite a few different breeds including a field full of ex batts that she's rescued (I think she sells them for a £1 each). We didn't end up buying from her but that was because we ended up with more chooks from omlet than we had originally planned for - but i would certainly consider buying from there in the future (only downside is that some of the pure breeds did seem a little expensive to me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Fab avatar, Miniminx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinx Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 (edited) thanks! my brother actually drew on my facebook site and i thought it would be just perfect on here! Edited October 6, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arowland17 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 i agree, don't be put off by appointments only, the lady in leatherhead we got ours from runs hers like that as she breeds chickens in her free time from her back garden so I guess doesn't want people turning up to her house whenever they feel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 We are going in about an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT I am trying so hard not to pick up that phone and come along as well. I HAVE THINGS I NEED TO DO TODAY!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Oh s*d it, see you there Helly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 let us know how you get on please. also........just been to the pub, spoke to our local chap who has 2 dozen chickens. he told me he can get me in a few weeks time, chickens for 50p from the chicken/ egg farm (hybrid breed) that are 36 weeks old as they are due to rotate their stock. these are not battery hens as they free range and they are located on the outskirts of smeeton westerby. he also has a few chickens from westlodge farm in desborough which he buys for £3 each. he negotiates with them and always gets them down from £10 to this amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Hi Bertie, Merrydale was lovely. She has lots of the white mottled hybrids left and it's worth a visit to see her gorgeous pekins and orpingtons. I have a friend with an allotment in Kibworth, he gets his chooks from the place at Smeeton. I've also seen the ones at West Lodge, also a lovely place, but both of these only do the ginger hybrid. See my post Birthday Present to see the chooks I got from Merrydale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 thanks snowey. i think i will be taking a lunch time trip to merrydale this week, only problem is the coop is not yet ready!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 I agree with Snowy, Merrydale was great. I can't believe there is somewhere so close, the temptation will be hard to resist. See my Introducing....post to meet my new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzi Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I live in Cosby and never knew that place was there,I spent a while when looking for my hens in july! Worth knowing as its just 2 mins down the road.Do they sell other things aswell ie.poultry shield,diatom,poultry spice etc? Suzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 They sell poultry shield plus some other bits and pieces. Check out the website http://www.merrydalepoultry.co.uk/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzi Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Will do,thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'm skiving off work in the morning with the nurse i work with - we're going to have a little gander around merrydale. i dont know how many to get...maybe one, ok 2 - do you think hubby will notice if i took home 3? i can see my workmate getting a couple too, she keeps telling me that she has a stable free at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Oooh, good luck Bertie, let us know what you get! (he won't notice 3 I'm sure ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Well what a fab place!!! the lady was really helpful and she showed us round her farm. i''m going to have 3 next week. so tomorrow i am finishing off building my run etc (its half done). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
