gye2007 1 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 ok i just borowed a incabater of a friend whats the best eggs to buy i want them laying but i want some prity ones to just to brighten the yard. Up an there for my little girl mainly she loves them lol. thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I would go for bantams then, they come in all colours etc Myself i keep 30 warrens for eggs (these cant be touched in this department IMO) Also i keep a couple of old english game birds for show there right characters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gye2007 1 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 whats the cheapest for me to do,buy 10 bantams and hatch 10 good layers or the other way round, how much are they round the auctions. any help would be vary apprieciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullterrier Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 whats the cheapest for me to do,buy 10 bantams and hatch 10 good layers or the other way round, how much are they round the auctions. any help would be vary apprieciated black rock are good layers and also very tame and if you hatch your bantams your not guaranteed hens mate ....john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 if you want a good laying bantam go for light sussex bantams. hardy good layers docile nice to look at. if you are hatching your own roughly half of them would be cockerals. then you have the problem of getting them homes or getting rid of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gye2007 1 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 thanks for the advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
COMPO 54 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 ex battery hens are suprisingly good layers....my ex battery hen lay more than the young speckledy and a rhode island red i have, they just need a bit of tlc when you first get them . ex bats tend to be warren's , someone else recommended them above Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nanscamp 0 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 seabright and polish for showing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chimp 299 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 leghorns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
x38 179 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 2 for a fiver from asda or kfc :notworthy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nw1 0 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 silkies Frizzle bantam they will brighten up the yard and are mormaly nice nature birds ideal for kids Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 We have a few Sussex Hens, good temperament and lay well. Lay four out of five times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gye2007 1 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 thanks some good advice given plenty for me to think about anyone now weres the best to get some eggs from or is ebay my best bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I tryed an incubator before, didnt like it to be honest, very un natural seeing babys with a teddy for a mum. If it was me i would go to a local poultry auction and buy your first couple then you will soon happen on a broody hen to sit eggs, its a fantastic experience that way, watching all the babys follow mom everywher is fun, as the other way i found quite upsetting (im a soft fooker though) But thats my opinion anyhooo ATB D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Always bought point of lay, within a week if not less they will be laying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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