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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Dave C on April 08, 2016, 09:22:43 pm

Title: Wanted
Post by: Dave C on April 08, 2016, 09:22:43 pm

Hi All,

I'm looking for the following breeds :-

Buff Plymouth Rocks
Buff Sussex
Wheaten Marans

Thanks
Dave.

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: Hevxxx99 on April 09, 2016, 09:46:22 pm

There's a couple of hatcheries in your area that may have them.

http://www.lowcostliving.co.uk/chickens/poultry-chicken-supplier-Durham.php (http://www.lowcostliving.co.uk/chickens/poultry-chicken-supplier-Durham.php)

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: Steph Hen on April 10, 2016, 07:16:48 pm

I have wheaten marrans. I've got eggs in the incubator at the moment but I can't candle through the shells to check fertility.  I won't be selling any till these hatch out and I can confirm that the cock is working properly. And they'd have to be posted, unless you're up in Dundee anytime? which isn't ideal.  Last year there was a seller on preloved with three strains of Wheaton marrans. They were in Cumbria. North of Carlisle I think. I can't remember if they had a website.

I reckon you'll find closer, but if you are still eggless in 2 weeks let me know and I can post you some if you like?

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: Steph Hen on April 10, 2016, 07:21:29 pm

It's green field marrans, Clithero.
That's where I'd buy from if I were you.

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: Dave C on April 11, 2016, 05:28:30 pm

That's great info

Thanks Steph  :thumbsup: