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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: mickwood on July 22, 2008, 09:42

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: mickwood on July 22, 2008, 09:42

I've heard about them there poultry auctions and seeing as the search for the bantam buff orpington is falling on stoney ground I'm wondering whether visiting an auction would be a good thing? :?

Has anyone been to any? How would I find my local one? (derbyshire) Would I find what I'm looking for???

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: Vember on July 22, 2008, 10:07

Where about's in Derbyshire Mick?  I'm not really sure about closeness but if your Buxton way then there's always Chelford Market?

All depends on where you are and how far you want to travel  :D

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: mtoyne on July 22, 2008, 10:27

Ive heard that buying at auction isnt the best idea, why dont you just put a post up on here asking if anyone knows where you can get one? Ive always found everyone really helpful.

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: poultrygeist on July 22, 2008, 10:57

I would personally avoid auctions unless you're confident you can spot good from bad.

Would rather use a trusted breeder/dealer.

Rob  8)

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: mickwood on July 22, 2008, 11:05

yeah, got a few ads up and around...not a sniff of an offer  :(

hence the 'auction' notion!

I'm around Chesterfield but anywhere in derbyshire is good to travel

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: Vember on July 22, 2008, 11:13

Any of these any good for you :)

http://www.poultry.allotment-garden.org/poultry-suppliers/live-poultry-egg-supplier-england.php

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: mickwood on July 22, 2008, 12:06

Nope  :cry:

Gone through that list!

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: Vember on July 22, 2008, 12:44

Quote from: "mickwood"

Nope  :cry:

Gone through that list!

poop :(

What about these ??

Derby Poultry
69, Thirsk Place,Ascot Drive, Derby, Derbyshire DE24 8JJ
Tel: 01332 203800


Deepdale Poultry
Ashlea Farm, Deepdale Lane, Barrow On Trent, Derby, Derbyshire DE73 7NH
Tel: 01332 705150

Redferns Poultry Ltd
Winster Cottage, Biggin, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3FJ
Tel: 01335 370446

 
Brandons Poultry Farm
Heath Top, Church Broughton, Derby, Derbyshire DE65 5AY
Tel: 01283 585361

Ashbourne Hatchery
Cockshead Farm, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2ET
Tel: 01335 346641

Chesterfield Poultry Ltd
Unit 17, Lower Mantle Close, Bridge St, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S45 9NY
Tel: 01246 250401


Goodall & Son
Poultry Market, Market Hall, Derby, Derbyshire DE1 2DB
Tel: 01332 343333

Moy Park Ltd
Blenheim Rd, Airfield Industrial Estate, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1HA
Tel: 01335 343564


Derbyshire Dales Organic Chickens
Common End Farm, Old Park, Bradley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1PL
Tel: 01335 370356


J.A Wood
99, Hands Rd, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7HB
Tel: 01773 716016

found these in the big yello book, don't know if they are live or dead dealers if you know what i mean, but they might know a few contacts??

The other place to look is poultry magazines Like practical poultry & country small holder they all have ads in the back :D

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: mickwood on July 22, 2008, 13:06

AWESOME!!

Thanks  :D

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: conventgirl on July 22, 2008, 17:48

If you dont have any luck with that list i can put you in touch with someone near melton mowbray who has some.

I had a banty blubell orpington off him a few weeks and she has just started laying  :) and a friendly little thing too  :)

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: mickwood on July 22, 2008, 20:08

That's brilliant thanks...don't be surprised if i get in touch in the next few days...no luck so far  :cry:

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: Vember on July 22, 2008, 20:09

Really sorry your getting no where with that list  :(

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: mickwood on July 22, 2008, 20:58

No worries Vember, I'm grateful for it!! just had no luck so far...will keep trying!!!  :D

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: Vember on July 22, 2008, 21:13

If all else fails your welcome to come over to Anglesey an grab one of my 8 week olds they're big uns though not bantys   :D

Title: Poultry Auctions?
Post by: mickwood on July 22, 2008, 21:16

oh bless, thanks! gotta stick to banties though....small garden  :cry:

Anglesey....ooh the memories....surfing and climbing.....nice  :D