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| Description |
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
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| Eggs |
Approx. 260 medium green eggs in the 1st laying year. Lighter green than the Devon Olive eggs.
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| Delivery |
We have 12 collection points including Ivybridge in Devon; Baltonsborough (near Glastonbury) in Somerset; Congresbury near Bristol; Porthcawl in South Wales; Cheltenham in Gloucestershire; Corsham in Wiltshire; Theale in Berkshire; Ware in Hertfordshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Christchurch in West Sussex; Botley in Hampshire and Chessington in Surrey. We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.
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| Guarantee |
All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.
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| Age |
All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated
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| Vaccinations |
We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
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Bantam but will mix with large fowl (excluding hybrids)
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| Description |
Pekins are laid back and easy to handle. They have feathered feet so they don't scratch and forage as much so do less damage to the garden. All feathered feet breeds they will require checking regularly and best kept on well draining ground or better suited in a covered run. They are marvellous, compact bantams and full of personality. If random colour is ordered where possible we will try to send as much variety as possible but this is not guaranteed .
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| Eggs |
Approx. 180 small cream eggs per year
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| Colours |
Black Mottled, Millefleur, Lavender, Salmon, Frizzle (could be any colour), Cockerel (could be any colour), Random, Silver Pencilled, Cuckoo
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| Age |
All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated
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| Vaccinations |
We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
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| Delivery |
All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.
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| Guarantee |
All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.
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Large hybrid
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| Description |
Light Sussex is a very attractive medium sized traditional style white bird with black hackle feathers around the neck and on the tail. This is the hybrid version of the Light Sussex which lays smaller slightly darker eggs but more of them, than their pure bred version. The black hackle feathers are also not as well defined as the pure bred version.
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| Eggs |
Approx. 290 medium/large light brown eggs in the 1st laying year
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| Age |
All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated
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| Vaccinations |
We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
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| Delivery |
All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.
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| Guarantee |
All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.
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Bantam that mixes well other bantams and gentle large fowl
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| Description |
Faverolles are a gentle and placid breed that are easily tamed. They have a bearded face and an extra toe on each foot.
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| Colours |
Salmon
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| Eggs |
Approx. 180 small cream eggs per year
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| Vaccinations |
We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
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| Delivery |
All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.
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| Guarantee |
All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.
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Bantam but will mix with large fowl (excluding hybrids)
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| Description |
Silkies are excellent pets, they have unique fluffy feathers, black skin, 5 toes on each feathered foot, crests and beards! They have a sweet gentle nature but take a bit longer to pick things up than other chickens If random colour is ordered where possible we will try to send as much variety as possible but this is not guaranteed .
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| Colours |
White, Gold Partridge, Blue, Splash, Black, Gold, Silver, Cuckoo, Red, Pyle, Silver Pencilled, Blue and Gold, Cockerel (could be any colour), Random
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| Eggs |
Approx. 180 small cream eggs per year
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| Age |
All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated
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| Vaccinations |
We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
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| Delivery |
All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.
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| Guarantee |
All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.
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Large hybrid
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| Description |
Columbian Blacktails are very easy to manage and are usually exceptionally friendly birds. Columbian Black Tails are a chestnut brown with black accents on their neck and tail feathers. They are hardy and withstand disease and stress.
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| Eggs |
Approx. 330 medium/large brown eggs in the 1st laying year
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| Age |
All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated
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| Vaccinations |
We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome
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| Delivery |
All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.
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| Guarantee |
All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.
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