The MOST efficient laying hen in the world. Proficient layer of white eggs but can be flighty and skittish. Likes to perch in trees too
Eggs: Approx. 300 medium/large white eggs in the 1st laying year
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
The Splash Marans is a very attractive light grey hen with darker grey/blue flecks throughout.
They are capable of laying approximately 290+ eggs per year, the eggs are light brown
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Speckledy Golds are friendly and inquisitive birds which have a gentle nature about them, making them ideal pets. A change from the standard brown hen!
They are capable of laying around 300 brown eggs per year.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
TheSilver Sussex is a very attractive medium sized, black bird with silver hackle feathers around the neck and on the tail.
They are capable of laying approximately 300 light to mid brown eggs per year.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Beautiful classic partridge markings with the wonderful streamlined shape and productivity of a leghorn. If you want a white egger, this should be very high on your list!
Eggs: Approx. 300 medium/large white eggs in the 1st laying year
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Lohmann Browns are very easy to manage and are usually exceptionally friendly birds. Lohmann Brown are a brown with white accents on their neck and tail feathers. They are hardy and withstand disease and stress. The classic brown hen!
Eggs: Approx. 330 medium/large brown eggs in the 1st laying year
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
These sweet birds are very similar to the Devon Blue but with blue feathers and a small "tuft" of feathers on their head. They are larger than bantams but smaller than large fowl so somewhere in the middle
Eggs: Approx. 260 medium green eggs in the 1st laying year. Lighter green than the Devon Olive eggs.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
These beautiful chunky birds have a stunning blue/green iridescence to their sleek black feathers. Their leg and feet have a few feathers but these birds are not kept for their looks…it's their eggs!
Eggs: Approx. 260 medium/large dark brown blue eggs in the 1st laying year
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Devon Blues are a blue egg layer based hybrid. They are friendly birds which have a gentle nature about them, they don’t need a lot of space as they are slightly smaller birds but do appreciate the chance to run free.
They are capable of laying around 260 Green/Blue eggs per year (which is quite good for a blue egg layer.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Amber Rock Point of lay Hen
Amber Rock Point of lay Hen
Amber Rocks can vary in appearance, sometimes pure white, sometimes amber coloured and even half white, half tan. They are calm, docile and hardy chickens.
Eggs: Approx. 330 medium/large brown eggs in the 1st laying year
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
The Speckledy Hen is a hybrid chicken breed and a prolific egg layer.
They closely resemble their Marans ancestors in looks but are crossed with Rhode Island Red to create a robust bird with egg-laying abilities that makes it highly sought after.
It can be difficult to tell them apart from Marans but they do tend to have lighter grey feathers around the neck. Eggs are normally chestnut brown, or speckled, although some do lay lighter shelled eggs.
Bred specifically for free-ranging, it is non-aggressive and sociable. These birds have a natural foraging ability.
Dependable layers of up to 260+ eggs a year they can also make great foster mums.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Rhode Rock Point of lay Hen
Rhode Rock Point of lay Hen
The Rhode Rock is a sex-linked Hybrid bred from the Rhode Island Red and a Barred Plymouth Rock.
They are not easily stressed and are generally very confident, friendly birds.
They are capable of laying approximately 330 brown eggs per year.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
This is a dual-purpose utility breed originating in England from Roman times. We only stock large fowl Light Sussex
These birds are alert but docile and highly adaptable, happily free-ranging; they are great foragers but will also thrive in confined conditions.
The cock birds, however, are large and often aggressive. The hens go broody and make great mothers.
They lay 240 to 260 medium/large brown eggs a year.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Ideal for free range life in the garden, even in the harshest weather, Burford Brown hens are chilled out, very friendly, and love people and children. This, together with there stunning looks, makes them the perfect choice for a pet. The need lots of space for exercise to keep fit and healthy and to prevent boredom. Burford Browns are highly productive layers of heavy quality, thick shelled, eggs.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
The Black Rock is probably the most popular hybrid breed of egg-laying hen.
It is a cross of the Rhode Island Red and the Barred Plymouth Rock. Both breeds are known for their excellent egg laying and hardy outdoor nature.
Black Rocks are known to be active and energetic, have few health problems, making them popular for commercial producers and back garden keepers alike. They are good foragers (they do like to dig) and their feathers are tight making them hardy for British weather conditions.
Their feathering is black with an almost blue sheen and the neck feathers are generally gold although the amount of gold does vary on each bird. Known as long-lived egg producers, their eggs are light brown in colour, and they will lay around 5 eggs a week for up to 7 years.
Eggshell colour: Light brown
Lays: 250 – 300 eggs per year
Type: Hybrid hen classed as large fowl, light feathered
Colour: Black body with gold neck feathers
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
The Bluebell is one of the larger hybrid hens and is a cross (usually) between Blue Marans and Rhode Island Red which produces grey-blue feathered bodies, dark neck feathers and dark legs.
Bluebells are good starter hens for new chicken keepers as they are docile and trouble-free. They are great for free-ranging but can adapt if they have to be confined. As well as this they are good egg layers often laying 5-6 eggs a week. They are known for their friendliness and love of foraging, as a hybrid they rarely become broody.
Eggshell colour: Light brown
Lays: approx. 250 eggs per year
Sizes: Hybrid hen
Colours: Grey-blue
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Various POL hens available, numbers vary too much to list all specific breeds but we can also order in specific requirements. Warrens £22, Fancy breeds (such as Light Sussex, Black Rock, Bluebells, Rhode rock and Speckledy) £25, Colured egg layers £30. I also have various Ducklings throughout the season.
Note: This product is a deposit for one bird, please contact us to check what we have in stock prior to purchasing.
Discount available on larger numbers.
Cayuga ducklings, unsexed from a day old. From our adult stock, all good coloured birds, dark bills and feet and no white. Incubated in our Brinsea ovation EX. Livestock must be collected in person
Khaki Campbell ducklings, unsexed from a day old. From our adult stock, all good coloured birds, healthy, happy and free renging. Incubated in our Brinsea ovation EX.
Guinea fowl Keets. A mixture of lavender and Pearl colours. The Keets are very pretty and friendly, just lacking a bit of brain power (just like the adult birds). They can be very flighty but do tend to come back to the place they are familiar with as long as they have food and water.
Livestock is collection only, GL6 7DA, collection address will be given after checkout.
Light Sussex Chicks, unsexed from a day old. From our adult stock, all good coloured, healthy, free range birds. Incubated in our Brinsea ovation EX. Livestock must be collected in person
Heritage Black hens are hardy free rangers. They are capable of laying around 280 brown eggs per year.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ
Columbian Blacktails are friendly birds which have a gentle nature about them, making them ideal pets. Slightly different to the standard brown hen, they are capable of laying around 300 brown eggs per year.
Birds are 16-22 weeks old and are vaccinated against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
All livestock is collection only from GL6 7HJ