staffy-1 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Rught lads, after persuading my mother to let me have a few chickens in the old shed at the bottom of the garden. Its a eight foot by six foot shed what i want to convert to house three or four chickens, iv got a few ideas for runs etc. I was just wondering what kind i coulg get, cocks are out of question due to neighbours etc. I want something to look at really and not mind a few eggs while im at it, any info appreciated many thanks staffy-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 It's a bit of a broad question, that one, mate. Why not ask Google for Poultry Breeds. Take a look as as many birds as ye can. Get ye favorite eye pleasers listed. Then come back and ask what experiance others here have had of them. Otherwise, it's a bit like asking which girl to marry. So very many to choose from and everyones idea will likely be differant. 'Mind you; If ye had a short list of girls to marry, asking who here's had experiance of them could be a bit of a can or worms! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
staffy-1 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 It's a bit of a broad question, that one, mate. Why not ask Google for Poultry Breeds. Take a look as as many birds as ye can. Get ye favorite eye pleasers listed. Then come back and ask what experiance others here have had of them. Otherwise, it's a bit like asking which girl to marry. So very many to choose from and everyones idea will likely be differant. 'Mind you; If ye had a short list of girls to marry, asking who here's had experiance of them could be a bit of a can or worms! .....Well iv been looking all day on poultry forums etc. I just want a quiet bird which wont be that hard to tame, i like the look of the silkies though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FPO 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 type in meadowsweet birds on net, might have a dealer local to you, most of their birds are good layers, not very fancy althought the bluebells are definately differant to look at, the larger white ones were very docile and tame. Finer looking whites with almost fan tails were very flighty but lovely to look at (used to roost in trees rather than shed! birds are usually 5-12 pounds so not cheap, but they are healthy birds. Some birds you can get cheaper in auctions can often have viruses etc. Once you get something like microplasma in your flock, you might as well make a big curry! youll never get rid of it! Hope this helps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
staffy-1 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 thanks a lot, they look a bit far away for me though! Does anyone know of any breeders round the leeds area? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointer28 1 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Check out Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's website, he gives some advice on which breeds are easiest to keep and are best suited if you want eggs or eating. Worth a look anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FPO 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Sorry sw thought there should have been someone who covered your area from them, might be worth giving their main number a call, they often have new agents , might be someone around your neck of the woods. - Other than that get one of the mags like smallholding or practical poultry, they often have lists of breeders in the classifieds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jembo 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I prefer cross breeds such as the goldies or speckled hens as they are really good layers and really easy to tame. I have 2 goldies and 1 speckled and have had 3 eggs everyday!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hinksy 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 i had some hens a few years ago they where called rhode island reds i think. Quite easy to tame and gave me eggs everyday day watch how old they are when you buy hens as they stop layin after a certain age dont quite know what age though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 It's a bit of a broad question, that one, mate. Why not ask Google for Poultry Breeds. Take a look as as many birds as ye can. Get ye favorite eye pleasers listed. Then come back and ask what experiance others here have had of them. Otherwise, it's a bit like asking which girl to marry. So very many to choose from and everyones idea will likely be differant. 'Mind you; If ye had a short list of girls to marry, asking who here's had experiance of them could be a bit of a can or worms! .....Well iv been looking all day on poultry forums etc. I just want a quiet bird which wont be that hard to tame, i like the look of the silkies though are you sure your still talking about chickens here. aren't we all looking for that quiet bird mate......... best of luck............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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