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« on: June 04, 2007, 16:38 »
What kind of hen do you think will be the best for egg laying as i need alot of eggs and a cant get them all. What price range will i be paying. Thank you in advance :D  :D  :D  :D
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« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2007, 16:43 »
Quote from: "Garderner Rhys"
i need alot of eggs and a cant get them all.

 :? Why do you need a lot of eggs and why can't you get them all  :?:

Muntjac generally recommends Welsummers.  I like meadowsweat hybrids.

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« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2007, 16:47 »
sorry for not explaining but i sell alot of eggs and have alot of orders but i do not have enough hens to lay the eggs, my hens are doing well but i havnt got enough. Sorry about this inconvience.

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« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2007, 17:14 »
leg horns are a good laying breed as for price who can say it depends how you get them breeders, auctions, chicks pol adults all are at difrent prices.
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« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2007, 21:17 »
If its only plenty of eggs you want  mate, go for any of the hybrids, here in yorkshire they cost £4-£4.50. each :)  :)

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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2007, 07:36 »
Thanks for all your advice a will take it into mind when going to have a look at some. Thanks again

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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2007, 18:27 »
Rhys I have some chickens for you m8, 9 of em and they are all hybrids as you well know, so thats sorted your problem out...lol I'll give you them when I see you up there k...seeya :D


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