Newbie from Rotherham - advice on first chickens

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Kezbomb30

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Newbie from Rotherham - advice on first chickens
« on: March 23, 2012, 20:47 »
Hi there!
just got a new allotment and we want some chickens - which are the best breed to get? and how high must the fence be to contain them?
Cheers looking forward to your replies  :)

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ferret1988

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Re: Newbie from Rotherham - advice on first chickens
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2012, 21:44 »
Warrens, black rocks and rhode island reds are about the best. 6ft to 8 ft high will be high enough. Smiths at wombwell have just got some more warrens in £5 each so ive been told it a battery hen place that sells them before they become a caged hen sold straight off the lorrys. hope this helps, also there is a auction on at highgate dog track next to thurnscoe every saturday 11am start  :)

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Tony H

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Re: Newbie from Rotherham - advice on first chickens
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2012, 02:22 »
Depends what type of chuck you want, wether you want them for eggs or meat or looks  :wacko: if you google chicken breeds they will show you pictures of all the breeds and what they are best for  :D
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nerdle

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Re: Newbie from Rotherham - advice on first chickens
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2012, 06:11 »
Get well foxproofed and set up first - all info on this site.  It takes time to work it all out I found.
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hen-night

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Re: Newbie from Rotherham - advice on first chickens
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2012, 09:11 »
Hello, I agree with nerdle get foxproofed...decide how many hens you want...check out the breeds...As Tony H says do you want meat birds or eggs or a mixture..Make sure your coop is adequate and foxproof. Do a bit of research it really helps.Check out local vets and feed suppliers. Ask loads of questions on the forum,and have a look in the old posts section.
It does'nt matter which hens you buy if the fox gets them, so good luck and welcome to the forum... ;)


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