[rileyfin]

I am looking for a miniature white bearded silkie cockerel, I have placed lots of ads and have had a couple of replies. The problem is all my answeres so far are from way down south  , I dont mind traveling (3hours there and 3hours back I am willing to consider) but so far the nicest bird is in Hereford thats a 10 hour round trip.

The bird is just what I am looking for, a true miniature, some of my mini girls are half the size of my bantom silkies, b :ohmy:ut 10 hours. I will wait till after the weekend see if I get anymore answeres but thought I would look into couriers.

Has anybody used one they would recommend or know of one?

[joyfull]

sorry never used a courier, I always prefer to drive and collect myself then I can see the place where they are raised and the condition of the birds.

[GrannieAnnie]

And Joy has travelled all the way to Scotland for birds haven't you Joy?

There are not many poultry transport firms around.  Many of them stopped moving birds a few years back when all the legislation on animal movement changed.  There are a few new comers which charge extortionate prices, but I don't think they'll last.

Whereabouts are you Rileyfin?  If you put your location in your profile, it will help people to help you!

[joyfull]

and didn't you once take some very young chicks upto Scotland on the train Annie?

Rileyfin - would the seller agree to meet you half way perhaps?

[ehs284]

Hi Rileyfin,
I'm not a courier but have carried my birds for quite long distances without trouble in my car. If it helps I would be happy to pop down to Hereford and meet you somewhere on the road to Scotland if you could pay for the fuel for the round trip. I live in North Wales. My car covers 60 miles to the gallon. Hereford is 100 miles from here; M6 services near Manchester are 140 from Hereford and return would be 50 so (assuming bird is in Hereford itself) then say 5 gallons of fuel. If this is of any help please send PM.

[rileyfin]

ehs284 thank you soooo much the our kind offer, and everybody else for all the advice.
Have decided to buy a batch of 6 unrelated eggs and hatch them, you watch they will be all girls! hahaha 

[ehs284]

Fingers crossed for you

[GrannieAnnie]

and didn't you once take some very young chicks upto Scotland on the train Annie?

Rileyfin - would the seller agree to meet you half way perhaps?

Oooh I certainly did Joy!  6 x 2 week old meat chicks!