[Runnerbean]

After a couple of weeks of fence building and fox proofing i am nearly ready to get my girls. The only problem is that i can't find a local supplier.  I am looking for about 20 point of lay hens near Lancaster. 
I can travel but would prefer to source them locally if i can.

[Foxy]

hello Runnerbean,

Have you had a look here in the poultry suppliers pages?

http://www.poultry.allotment-garden.org/poultry-suppliers/index.php


or another good place is the back of "Practical Poultry" a monthly magazine dedicated to poultry and for sale at WHSmiths 

[Runnerbean]

Thanks Foxy. I've got Practical Poultry for the past few months but nothing local in there.

I've tried the poultry suppliers pages but the only two people listed in there are in Blackpool, and one of those i have had very bad reports about.

 

[treacleminer]

Hi - I have these breeders lists in my bookmarks - have never used any of them but like to have a good window shop every now and then

http://www.countrysmallholding.com/Editorial.aspx?page=3249

http://www.blpbooks.co.uk/links/Poultry_Suppliers.php

I think the blackrock and the meadowsweet people may have agents listed in the area?

[Roughlee Handled]

I went to see Linda last night to get some Hatching eggs. If you book now you may be able to get some in the next few weeks.
BURN Linda Freckleton Preston LancsTel: 01772 634889 / 07957 220206 Large: Buff & Black Orpingtons, silver grey Dorkings, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Cream Legbar, Copper Black Maran.  Ducks: Call (White) Geese Embden.
http://www.countrysmallholding.com/Editorial.aspx?page=3249

[Louise]

ive found you some hens!! Sent you a pm 
Louise x

[Runnerbean]

Thanks for all the replies, i have now got some sorted out and am going to get them in two weeks!!  I can't wait!!

[Louise]

can i be nosey and ask where you got them from?
Only you're not far from me and i'm hoping when we move house and have a bigger garden i can get a few more hens
Louise