JIM12 0 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Im getting some chickens soon just wondering what to get, just want some advice really for the novice poultry keeper thanks jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost scouse 46 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 warrens are good layers always need fresh water grit somewhere to lay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trapperman 474 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 i`ve had different breeds over the years but all i keep now are light sussex, good layers, look nice, good mothers, can be fattened if need be, very hardy, great foragers, and did i mention they look lovely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mexlad 189 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 warrens are good layers always need fresh water grit somewhere to lay getting some chickens for the allotment, how much do the the warrens cost per hen. atb mexlad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salclalin 240 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 i`ve had different breeds over the years but all i keep now are light sussex, good layers, look nice, good mothers, can be fattened if need be, very hardy, great foragers, and did i mention they look lovely My sentiments Exactly.I keep the Large Fowl and The Bantams.I also Bred some Rhode Island x Light Sussex Last year and got Some Beautiful Pullets .Hoping to Breed some More this Season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 I have utility birds, bovans, black rock, blue bells, lohmans, sussex x's. All good laying birds and hardy in all conditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 In what kind of area do you want to keep them in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullterrier Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 i used to keep chickens on my allotment have had a few breeds over the years but the best layers have had and if i was to ever get chickens again it would be black rock every time really hardy birds mate .. ..john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
readie 184 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 got warrens and there excellent layers,just bought 16 amberlinks for 50 quid and got 14 eggs from them after having them 2 days.eggs smaller than warrens but seem to be good layers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diggory 130 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 always get ex battery hens,they look like crap when you first get them,but its very rewarding to see them flourish.AND they only cost pence,eggs are delicious too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 1,869 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I've got bantams and my Welsummer is such a great forager and wile too. A couple of years ago I had several visits from a neighbours terrier which resulted in the loss of all but the Welsummer. Even though he came back a couple of times she always managed to stay hidden. Also, as a result, she spent one winter and spring on her tod until I could get some replacements and during all that time she was such a great forager that I hardly needed to spend anything on layers' pellets. Her yolks are often just that touch more orangey than the others; must be all the woodlice and spiders she eats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stroller 341 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 black rocks and copper marans are god layers but look like crows i like the isa browns friendly and if free range you can call them in on a night with a slice of bread. We have to chase them out of the house the buggers are in the dog beds and on the work tops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big brew 2 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 anyone know where i can get some xbatteries in hampshire or delivered? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy100 48 Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 i like cream legbars as they lay blue eggs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dabhand 887 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 light sussex lay well and look good imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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