After trawling the internet and ringing a few poultry farmers/chicken breeders, we finally found what we were looking for: POL (point of lay) hybrid chickens, reasonably priced (under £20), vaccinated and available immediately upon collection. Yay!
So off I went to Teston, Kent to the Hen House Poultry. This is a small, family run business overseen by Ben and his very helpful and knowledgeable son. On a Sunday, the journey took about an hour by car and I only got lost once.
Upon arrival, I was directed to the back of the house to what I can only describe as 'chicken paradise'. Lots of green space, chicken coops and runs of various sizes, and some of the most beautiful chickens I have ever seen, hybrids and pure breeds. I should have taken photos. This is not a promotional space for Hen House Poultry, but I will say that Ben was helpful, informative and even clipped their wings for me.
Although there was not much variety in the colour of chickens available, Ben said he had more coming in on Tuesday. But I really did not feel like making the journey twice. Also, I could see more customers filing in to the garden looking to purchase chickens. So I quickly had Ben and his son grab four and put three of them in a large box and one in the cat carrier. I payed the man £54, loaded the girls into the back of the car, and off I drove back to London. Yee haw!
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