Author Topic: Breeding Cockerel wanted - Scottish Borders (Read 2716 times)

Anke · « **on:** November 30, 2015, 03:43:29 pm »

I need a new cockerel for my 9 hens (this years hatch) - any large breed considered, but preferably either Maran (French Copper or Cuckoo), RIR or LS. I can travel within reason, but given the time of year would prefer not to have to go too far. I would prefer a 2015 hatch, but a quiet 2014 would also be acceptable.

Just in case someone has one that may otherwise be Xmas dinner and is too nice for it really...

I normally pay in honey for my cockerels...

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2015, 05:09:59 pm »

Herefordshire's probably a bit too far for you (unless you know someone heading this way) but I have an excellent Speckled Sussex and an equally good Blue Laced Wyandotte - both 2015 birds. Unvaccinated, well handled and from a closed flock.

Anke · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2015, 07:00:28 pm »

Sorry, just slightly out of range I am afraid...

sokel · « **Reply #3 on:** December 02, 2015, 08:38:36 pm »

Not sure if it's any good or if your coming down a bit closer but I have a blue splash Maran , he is about a year old and no aggression in him at all. Only rehoming him as need to put a different cockerel into the big shed. If your coming to Carlisle or Hexham I could meet you with him

Anke · « **Reply #4 on:** December 02, 2015, 08:43:29 pm »

Quote from: sokel on December 02, 2015, 08:38:36 pm

Not sure if it's any good or if your coming down a bit closer but I have a blue splash Maran , he is about a year old and no aggression in him at all. Only rehoming him as need to put a different cockerel into the big shed. If your coming to Carlisle or Hexham I could meet you with him

Sounds good, I will be coming down to Hexham sometime next week to pick up dairy nuts anyway. Will pm for further discussion.

cuckoo · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:55:20 am »

I have some nice speckled sussex 2015 hatch - reared in a school so nice and tame

devonlady · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2015, 10:44:01 am »

And if anyone in Devon is in need of a Copper or Cuckoo Maran (or "Meringue" as my grandson calls them" you will be welcome to one (also a Crested Legbar)