Nibley bird farm

[honeybee]

Has anyone been here? It's near Bristol, was going to look at their chickens but don't want to go if it's horrible. Cheers.

[Nettles]

My neighbour buys chicken feed, and her chickens from there. I will be going myself in the next few days. I hear it is very good. Want me to give more feedback when I have been myself? I intend buying 4 chickens but am still building their coop at present.

[honeybee]

That's strange...my thread's so old and I go on here today, 1st time in ages and somebody'd replied! Thanks Nettles.. yes please. My gardens still not chicken friendly but hope it will be suitable soon.

[Nettles]

Since I replied to your post we have had a change of heart and are taking on some ex-battery hens. They have awful lives and it will be wonderful to see them free range. If you want more info on this increasingly popular route try:

Battery Hens - The Battery Hen Welfare Trust

They can advise you when the next rescues are and they to deliver to within half hour of Bristol.

For more info on chicken keeping try this site: Down the Lane :: View Forum - Chicken Keeping

My friend and I still maintain Nibley Bird Farm is excellent, especially if you want to choose your own hens and breeds, the birds are looked after really really well.

Sorry I couldn't help you further but maybe you will find the info provided useful too, best wishes.

[nightshade]

I like chickens my Grandfather used to keep them, they are such silly birds.
I will try and look in there just out of curiosity Honeybee

[honeybee]

Originally Posted by Nettles

Since I replied to your post we have had a change of heart and are taking on some ex-battery hens. They have awful lives and it will be wonderful to see them free range. If you want more info on this increasingly popular route try:

Battery Hens - The Battery Hen Welfare Trust

They can advise you when the next rescues are and they to deliver to within half hour of Bristol.

For more info on chicken keeping try this site: Down the Lane :: View Forum - Chicken Keeping

My friend and I still maintain Nibley Bird Farm is excellent, especially if you want to choose your own hens and breeds, the birds are looked after really really well.

Sorry I couldn't help you further but maybe you will find the info provided useful too, best wishes.

Thanks very much, still helpful and at least I know it's worth visiting so ta.
I did see a programme a while ago where somebody had some rescue battery birds (can you believe it's still going on..hopefully be outlawed soon)
RSPCA || Chickens
I think Gloucester action for animals rescued a few recently from some horrible place.
Well done you anyway..I hope they're not too traumatised from their ordeal, I'm sure they'll have a happy home. I will consider it and I am about half an hour from Bristol. I have quite a small garden and wanted about 4 fancy little ones which were good egg layers- with the hope of occassionally having fresh eggs. i got some good books from Amazon.
Good luck with the chickens!

[honeybee]

Originally Posted by nightshade

I like chickens my Grandfather used to keep them, they are such silly birds.
I will try and look in there just out of curiosity Honeybee

Cheers Nightshade!
Think they do more than just chickens.