chicken vets close to Hartlepool????

I haven't look at this thread for details, and perhaps you've already done so and found it wanting, but on the off-chance it might be of some use then here you go:

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=26140.0

google all the vets in your area and give them a quick call - if they are unsure about poultry point out that backyard poultry keeping is one of the fastest growing hobbies in this country and that they are missing out on a lot of potential customers