[tomtoby]

Hi Folks!
We're new to chickens and wondered if anyone had any advice on where to buy good layers in Leicestershire.  The coop and run are nearly finished and the kids are getting very excited
Tom

[karenn]

Try pingle pets and poultry, The Pingle, Ashby Rd, Stapleton, Leicester, LE9 8HW - 01455 847 625
They sell warrens about £4.80 each

[MontyTom]

Or find a local poultry/farmers market.  Usually get them at good prices.  Go out of school holidays to avoid inflated 'pet' prices if you do.  Can usually also size up some other breeds too to see if you like em.  Good fun bidding.

[tomtoby]

Thanks Karenn
Pingle have Warrens - I can't find out much about them can anyone enlighten us please - are they friendly? How many eggs can we expect?  Do they aften go broody? and anything else we should be asking!!
thanks
tom

[muntjac]

welcome to the site tomboy . check out the articles at the top of the forum this will help you with information on keeping the chucks happy and healthy ..

[karenn]

Thanks Karenn
Pingle have Warrens - I can't find out much about them can anyone enlighten us please - are they friendly? How many eggs can we expect?  Do they aften go broody? and anything else we should be asking!!
thanks
tom

They lay approx 320 eggs a year, they are the plain brown variety, popular with battery farming because of the number of eggs they lay.  and very friendly, they follow my kids around and dont mind being picked up at all.  They do not go broody, I am picking up some ex-battery hens at the weekend that are 18 months old, which are being rescued from a battery farm in Brighton.  if you would like some FOC let me know as I see you are from leicester and i will get you some