[Anke]

I am looking for a young cockerel to go in with a batch if females from this summers hatch. They are crosses, but I would like either one of the following (must be purebred though) in order of preference: 1) Maran (any kind), 2) RIR 3) Lt SSX.

We stay in the Scottish Borders and I can collect within reasonable distance.

Anke.

[Croftgary]

I have 5 if you want 1 or all, near Aberdour just over the bridge.

[HappyHippy]

I've got a light sussex (free to good home) I'm a wee bit further away though. Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire, but please let me know if it's not too far.
Karen x

[CameronS]

I have two  ftgh, 12/13 weeks old

one Light Sussex
One Maran lookalike (LS x scotsdumpy)

[Anke]

Oh, wow - three offers!

I think the one from happyhippy sounds good, as I am in New Lanark for a lunch next Sunday (24/10), so would not be too much further to go round afterwards - if Sunday late afternoon would be ok to pick up? Will pm you too.


Thanks for the offers! Anke

[HappyHippy]

Late afternoon on Sunday is fine 
I can meet you in or around Lanark if you want, it's only 20 mins or so from the house. Or if you fancy exploring the countryside you're very welcome to come and witness the madness that is my life ! There's always a cuppa waiting and plenty of piglets to cuddle 
Forgot to say the cockerel is 6 months old - hope that's okay ?
Karen

[Anke]

Hi Karen, yes 6 months would be ok, as my hens hatched in the first week of July (so are coming up for four months now), and I am now putting them into their own accommodation. I also have an older batch of hens that could have the cockerel for a few weeks, so he doesn't tread the young ones too early.

It would be better if I came across, as I don't know when the lunch finishes, so if you could pm me your postcode I can find directions easily (have all the OS maps of Scotland!).

[sheardale]

Anke, I got a lovely cockerel from Happyhippy.  He is lovely, his name is Norman and he is very friendly.  Good Luck with your one.
Cheers Helen

[HappyHippy]

Hiya Helen
Glad to hear Norman has settled in well  Me and my buying 'hens' at market episode lol! At least I've managed to rehome most of them, thanks to TAS forum 

[tazbabe]

i too got a cockerel from happyhippy...his name is christopher. he's a nice boy, and chatters happily when you are nearby.


however, i recently purchased 4 hens from my neighbour, which he gave me for £20 if i took the 8 youngsters with them, now that they are getting older (not sure of their age!) i think 4 of them are cocks.......anyone want a cockerel? 

not complaining mind, christopher is easily the most handsome chap, i think the others will go in the pot

[HappyHippy]

Tazbabe, I'm glad to hear Christopher's still doing well, ruling the roost by the sound of it 
I really must make more of an effort when naming my animals - Rocky the rooster just doesn't sound quite as impressive as Norman or Christopher 

[Anke]

Well my girls have decided to name the cockerel that just arrived (and they haven't seen him yet - he was put straight away into his new house) - Rufus! No idea where the name came from, but I think it will stick!!!!

Thanks Karen, I think he will be ok.

[HappyHippy]

Thank you Anke, for giving him a home (and me some of the best honey I've ever tasted !  )
Hope all goes well and feel free to pop in again if you're ever passing - there's always a cuppa to be had