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Craigs farm

Locality: Beaconsfield, Victoria, Australia

Address: P.O Box 712 3815 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 How do I stop foxes from taking my chickens? The only way to keep your chickens safe is for them to be in a fox proof enclosure 24 hours a day. It is less likely that foxes will take chickens during the day, so if you allow your chickens to free range understand this is a risk (I do and most customers do too, but daylight does not guarantee safety from foxes). The first thing a fox will try is to dig under. The floor can be concrete or wire to stop them from digging underne...Continue reading

24.01.2022 Mediterranean breeds Possibly the most under-rated of chicken breeds (at least Kim, my wife, thinks so). It seems this is because they are not well promoted on the internet although as awareness increases, so does their popularity. These breeds have an excellent feed to egg ratio, due to the fact they lay a large egg, although they are only medium in size. Their light body means they can move quickly and fly easily, leading them to be known as flighty. However, these...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Fertile eggs available: Ancona (red) = $40 per dozen Australorp (black/ blue) = $40 per dozen ... Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen Campine (silver) = $60 per dozen Faverolle = $60 per dozen Leghorn (black) = $40 per dozen Leghorn (brown) = $40 per dozen Leghorn (exchequer) = $60 per dozen Leghorn (white) CSIRO laying strain = $40 per dozen Pekin Bantam = $40 per dozen (limited) Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen Sussex bantam (light) = $50 per dozen Welsummer = $45 per dozen (For postage details and photos of breeds see website) Chickens available: Australorps From 17 weeks to 24 weeks = $52 to $58 each Cross breed (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) From 1 day to 9 weeks = $10 to 17 each

22.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Chickens available: Cross breed females (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 1 week = $10... 3 weeks = $12 5 weeks = $14 7 weeks = $16 9 weeks = $17 26 weeks old Bantam Light Sussex = $50 each 24 weeks old Australorp = $58 each 22 weeks old Australorp = $58 each 20 weeks old Australorp = $56 each 19 weeks old Australorp = $54 each Dorking = $54 each 18 weeVks old Australorp = $52 each 17 weeks old Australorp = $49 each Dorking = $49 each 16 weeks old Australorp = $47 each 15 weeks old Australorp = $45 each Squab Pigeons Young pairs (not laying yet) = $35 a pair Young will weight 350-450 grams at 28 days Fertile eggs: Australorp (black/ blue) = $40 per dozen Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen Belgian d'Uccle = $40 per dozen Faverolle = $60 per dozen (limited) Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen Welsummer = $45 per dozen Wyandotte (silver pencilled) = $60 per dozen

22.01.2022 Scaly Leg Mite These are a mite that live in the scales of the legs of chickens. You cant see them, but the scales on your chickens legs will lift and be rough, rather than smooth. If left untreated your chicken can lose toes and not be able to walk. Chickens with feathers on their legs or feet are more susceptible to this. You can treat it with moxidectin plus, which you can get from a vet. ... Like any affliction, the earlier to catch it, the easier it is to treat and the more effective the treatment is likely to be. If you catch this early you can try to treat it yourself by using oils, such as olive oil, baby oil, Vicks, Vaseline. The idea is to smother the mites so you need to apply it daily. In a couple of weeks you will notice a difference, so the treatment may need to go on for quite a while.

22.01.2022 As we have sold out of all stock for this season we will now be open by appointment only until further notice. Thank you to everyone for your support over the last season

21.01.2022 My chicken isnt earning its keep!! There are many benefits to owning chickens pets, pest control, fertiliser production, knowing where your food is coming from, providing quality of life for chickens, minimising your ecological footprint, etc. - but is it financially beneficial? Cost of eggs purchased = from 25 cents per egg (caged eggs) to $1+ (for free range eggs/ organic eggs). ... There are set-up costs involved with owning chickens (assuming they are 8+ weeks of age): Coop (varies depending on available materials/ ability and time to construct - from $0 to $1,000+.) Feeder and drinker (from $30 for a feeder and drinker large enough for 3 chickens) Cost of chickens (at 8 weeks): Cross breed (Isa x Leghorn x Australorp) = $16 each Pure breeds range from $25 (true bantam/ bantams) / $27 (bantams/ some light breeds) / $30 (some light/ medium/ large breeds) / $37 (rare breeds) On-going costs of shaving/straw and food: Top Layer Crumble ($24 for 20 kg) Shavings ($17 a bale) Usage: Fully grown chickens will eat from 60 grams to 150 grams of food per day, per chicken (if not supplemented by foraging or with scraps). 150 grams a day (for large breed) = 18 cents per day 125 grams a day (for cross breed layers/ light breed) = 15 cents per day 60 grams a day (for true bantams) = 7 cents per day The amount of shavings you use each week will depend on the number of chickens, the size of the chicken, the flooring (concrete or dirt), the space and how much time they spend free ranging. Three chickens kept in a small area would need the shavings changed monthly, or less often ($8.50 per month = 10 cents per day (maximum) The cost for keeping food and shavings will be $100 a year, at the most. Production: Chickens will lay 100 to 300 eggs a year, depending on their age, breed, diet and health, during their producing years. Cross breed layers will lay well from around 18 weeks of age for about 18 months, then taper off significantly (which is why rescue chickens are sold at this age). Pure breeds will lay more consistently for around 5 years, starting at around 25 to 30 weeks (depending on the season) and laying the most in their second year, but can lay up to 10 years (maybe 50 a year at that age if you are lucky). Conclusion: The most financially beneficial way to own chickens is to purchase cross breed layers and move them on every 2 years just as the commercial hatcheries do. This will work out to approximately 40 cents per egg (taking the price of the chicken into account) but can vary significantly depending on how they are kept. If financial considerations are your primary concern, you will buy cage eggs. If the other factors named above are important to you, keeping chickens is important. If more people grew their own food they would have a better understanding of what farmers do and would be more willing to pay for quality food and quality of life for the animals that provide it.

21.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Chickens available: Cross breed females (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 1 week = $10... 3 week = $12 5 week = $14 7 weeks = $16 9 weeks = $17 11 weeks = $19 24 weeks old Bantam Light Sussex = $50 each 22 weeks old Australorp = $58 each 20 weeks old Australorp = $56 each 18 weeks old Australorp = $52 each Fertile eggs available: Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen Belgian d'Uccle = $40 per dozen Faverolle = $60 per dozen (limited) Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen Sussex bantam (buff) = $50 per dozen Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen Welsummer = $45 per dozen Wyandotte (silver pencilled) = $60 per dozen (More in coming weeks)

21.01.2022 Mailing of Fertile eggs If you are thinking about getting eggs mailed, but want to know a bit more about the process here is a video of my son Max explaining how we do this.

20.01.2022 Moulting Is your chicken looking unwell? Losing its feathers (as pictured)? Stopped laying?... Comb and face duller than usual? These are all signs you chicken is moulting. Every 12 months chickens lose their old feathers and replace them. The production of new feathers requires extra energy, nutrients and protein. Feathers are made of 80-85% protein, so chickens that are moulting will stop laying eggs as egg production also uses a considerable amount of energy, nutrients and protein. It is important to ensure your chickens have feed that has enough protein to facilitate feather growth. You chickens may lose weight at this time due to energy going into feather production. Many chickens are starting to moult at this time of year. Some breeds will look worse than others depending on how quickly they lose feathers. Some will go through a moult for a few weeks and start laying in a month usually commercial layers, such as Hylines. Others may moult for over a month and stop laying for 3 months or so usually the larger breeds that will have a longer laying life. Once your chicken has gone through a moult and regrown its feathers its comb and face will get redder as they near the time they start laying again. This is also the time of year that fertility in eggs declines as the breeding season comes to a close.

19.01.2022 About Eggs Most chickens are not laying eggs at the moment, but being the off season I thought I would talk a bit about eggs, rather than chickens. COLOUR:...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Chicken season is just starting, which means we have fired up our large incubator and have put in fertile eggs for some breeds, there are still plenty of breeds that haven't started laying yet, but should start in coming weeks. If you are after fertile eggs we will have more in coming weeks. If you are after chicks - they will start hatching 3 weeks from when the eggs were incubated. If you are looking for chickens old enough to go straight outside that will take an additiona...l 8 weeks. We may have other older chickens, and will post here and on the website under 'Chickens available' when they are available. It can be difficult to get pure breed pullets at this time of year as they would have been hatched at the end of last season, or from chickens that have continued to lay, usually by being kept under lights. This video is from Poultry Hub, which is a pretty cool website.

17.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Fertile eggs: Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen Faverolle = $60 per dozen... Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen Sussex bantam (buff) = $50 per dozen Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen Wyandotte (silver pencilled) = $60 per dozen (Stay tuned for more as the season gets going) Chickens: 1st year hens Black Plymouth Rock = $45 each (x1) 23 weeks old Barnevelder = $58 each 22 weeks old Silky = $45 each Bantam Silver Pencilled Wynadotte = $50 each 20 weeks old Australorp = $56 each 18 weeks old Australorp = $52 each Barnevelder = $52 each (x1) 17 weeks old Australorp = $49 each Barnevelder = $49 each 16 weeks old Australorp = $47 each Cross breed (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 1 week = $10 3 week = $12 5 weeks = $14 7 weeks = $16 9 weeks = $17 11 weeks = $19 13 weeks = $20

15.01.2022 Craigs farm is for sale. Sale price will include all equipment including incubators, hatchers, hutches, lights, boxes, feeders and drinkers, bins, office equipment, other cleaning and vaccination items. Also included are business items, including website, facebook page, domain name, phone numbers, documentation and bookings. Most importantly, the methodology and training will be provided. We will teach the lessons learned over the years this business has been running and pro...vide ideas for future growth. This is a regretful sale due to separation of the partners and sale of the property. Please email us for more details at [email protected]

14.01.2022 How to tell the difference between a chicken and a rooster. As shown in the video pointy feathers are the best indicator of a rooster.

14.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that Craig’s Farm has been sold to Crystal & Chris Andrews who will be taking over on 26 August, 2017. We’re very excited as we believe they will be a perfect fit - they are a family business and they have a great knowledge of animals and chickens and will continue to provide personalised service and advice. The chickens will be of top quality as they will be using the same breeding stock. You may find some added extras, like home grown lamb, beef... and pork. We will still be in the background for some time to come and look forward to seeing you there. The new location is set on a beautiful 200 acre farm at 475 Fallon Road (intersection of Fallon Road and Bunyip Modella Road) Iona Victoria 3815. Only about an hour from Melbourne CBD, 40 minutes from Chadstone and 10 minutes from Pakenham straight down the Monash Freeway so a very easy commute. There may be some hiccups as it is a big job restarting in a new location, but we encourage you to visit this wonderful new farm, meet Crystal, Chris and the crew and grab a bargain - you will not be disappointed. All contact details will remain the same (including email, website and facebook details), but no landline number, so contact on the mobile 0438 537758

14.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm NOTE: Will, Louise and Max will not be working tomorrow morning, so if you have (potential) roosters you need sexed or other 'technical questions' Craig will be available after 1pm on Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Cross breeds (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 2 week = $11... 4 weeks = $13 6 weeks = $15 8 weeks = $16 10 weeks = $18 Australorps from 17 weeks to 23 weeks of age = $49 to $58 each (depending on age) Squab Pigeons Young pairs (not laying yet) = $35 a pair Young will weight 350-450 grams at 28 days Fertile eggs: Australorp (black/ blue) = $40 per dozen Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen Belgian d'Uccle = $40 per dozen Faverolle = $60 per dozen (limited) Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen Welsummer = $45 per dozen Wyandotte (silver pencilled) = $60 per dozen

13.01.2022 If you are interested in buying farm fresh meat straight from the farm and havn't already done so please check out our Facebook page Gippsland Premium Paddock to Plate As of next weekend we will have fresh pork packs available for purchase

12.01.2022 Foxes Where ever you live there will be foxes (unless you live on Phillip Island or similar which is fox-proofed and has a fox control program). Foxes are very versatile and can easily live in urban areas. In 2014 the Age said there were as many as 20 foxes per square kilometre in Port Melbourne. I heard that Melbourne has the 2nd highest fox population in the world. They are not fussy eaters and can live on food found in rubbish bins. Foxes will kill any creature they ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that Craigs Farm has been sold to Crystal & Chris Andrews who will be taking over on 26 August, 2017. Were very excited as we believe they will be a perfect fit - they are a family business and they have a great knowledge of animals and chickens and will continue to provide personalised service and advice. The chickens will be of top quality as they will be using the same breeding stock. You may find some added extras, like home grown lamb, beef... and pork. We will still be in the background for some time to come and look forward to seeing you there. The new location is set on a beautiful 200 acre farm at 475 Fallon Road (intersection of Fallon Road and Bunyip Modella Road) Iona Victoria 3815. Only about an hour from Melbourne CBD, 40 minutes from Chadstone and 10 minutes from Pakenham straight down the Monash Freeway so a very easy commute. There may be some hiccups as it is a big job restarting in a new location, but we encourage you to visit this wonderful new farm, meet Crystal, Chris and the crew and grab a bargain - you will not be disappointed. All contact details will remain the same (including email, website and facebook details), but no landline number, so contact on the mobile 0438 537758

10.01.2022 Craig’s farm is for sale. Sale price will include all equipment including incubators, hatchers, hutches, lights, boxes, feeders and drinkers, bins, office equipment, other cleaning and vaccination items. Also included are business items, including website, facebook page, domain name, phone numbers, documentation and bookings. Most importantly, the methodology and training will be provided. We will teach the lessons learned over the years this business has been running and pro...vide ideas for future growth. This is a regretful sale due to separation of the partners and sale of the property. Please email us for more details at [email protected]

09.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Chickens available: 19 weeks Hyline Browns = $25 each... Cross Breed (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 2 week = $11 4 weeks = $13 6 weeks = $15 8 weeks = $16 10 weeks = $18 Unsexed Pure Breed Chicks $12 each Breeds include: Anconca Araucana Australorp Campine Andalusian bantams & various others Will have sexed pure breed chicks next week Fertile eggs: Ancona bantam (black) = $50 per dozen - available Ancona bantam (red) = $50 per dozen - available Andalusian = $40 per dozen - available Andalusian bantam = $50 per dozen - available Araucana (black) = $45 per dozen - available Araucana (blue) = $45 per dozen - available Araucana (lavendar) = $45 per dozen - available Araucana (splash) = $45 per dozen - available Australorp (black/ blue) = $40 per dozen - available Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen - available Campine (silver) = $60 per dozen - available Langshan bantam (black) = $50 per dozen - available (limited) Leghorn (white) CSIRO laying strain = $40 per dozen - available (limited) Maran (brown) = $50 per dozen - available Maran (french wheaten) = $50 per dozen - available Plymouth Rock (barred) = $40 per dozen - available (limited) Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen - available Sussex bantam (buff) = $50 per dozen - available (limited) Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen - available Welsummer = $45 per dozen - available Wyandotte (gold laced) = $60 per dozen - available Wyandotte bantam (gold laced) = $45 per dozen - available Wyandotte (silver laced) = $60 per dozen - available Wyandotte (white) = $50 per dozen - available (limited) Taking orders for 15th October: 14 weeks to 17 weeks Australorps = $43 to $49 each Dorkings = $43 to $49 each

09.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm 1st year hens Barnevelder = $45 each (x1) Black Plymouth Rock = $45 each (x1)... 31 week old Pekin = $45 each 19 weeks old Plymouth Rock = $54 each (x1) 18 weeks old Australorp = $52 each 17 weeks old Australorp = $49 each Cross breed chickens (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 2 week = $11 4 weeks = $13 6 weeks = $15 8 weeks = $16 10 weeks = $18 (limited black only) Squab Pigeons Young pairs (not laying yet) = $35 a pair Young will weight 350-450 grams at 28 days

08.01.2022 About Australorps Australorps are a breed developed in Australia, from breeds including the Orpington. It is the most well-known of the breeds developed in Australia. Originally, it was bred for meat and eggs, with a focus on egg laying. The Australorp became very popular in the early 1900s after setting egg laying records, including 364 eggs laid by a single chicken in 365 days. It is important to note that this does not mean they will outlay a commercial egg laying chicken,... or even other pure breeds. No doubt the record breaking chicken would have been exceptional at the time, but the breed has changed over time. The breed has been developed by show breeders, not commercial breeders, so the focus has been on physical characteristics, rather than production. There are 2 main strains of Australorps available in Australia, the laying-strain (which is now quite rare) and the show-strain. The laying strain will lay about 6 eggs a week (on average in season) and the show strain will lay about 3 eggs a week (on average in season). The laying strain have a smaller body, so eat less and start laying earlier (about 24 weeks*). The show strain are a much larger bodied bird, so eat more and start laying later (32+ weeks of age*). The most popular colour of Australorp is black. This plumage has a beautiful green sheen, most obvious in the sunlight. Larger chickens tend to be seen as less flighty as it is more difficult for them to fly, so the show strain may be considered to be more docile, but both are friendly, particularly if you spend time with them. In my experience they are one of the easiest breeds to make friendly. The laying strain will lay for 3 to 4 years. The show strain will lay for about 6 years. After this age they will continue to lay, but less reliably. Both breeds will live for 8 to 12 years. (This is highly variable across individuals, but is provided as a guide). Australorps are suitable as a breed to hatch and raise for eggs (hens) and meat (roosters). *Please note laying ages are dependent on individual rates of maturity of chickens, weather and environment.

07.01.2022 Scaly Leg Mite These are a mite that live in the scales of the legs of chickens. You can’t see them, but the scales on your chicken’s legs will lift and be rough, rather than smooth. If left untreated your chicken can lose toes and not be able to walk. Chickens with feathers on their legs or feet are more susceptible to this. You can treat it with moxidectin plus, which you can get from a vet. ... Like any affliction, the earlier to catch it, the easier it is to treat and the more effective the treatment is likely to be. If you catch this early you can try to treat it yourself by using oils, such as olive oil, baby oil, Vicks, Vaseline. The idea is to smother the mites so you need to apply it daily. In a couple of weeks you will notice a difference, so the treatment may need to go on for quite a while.

07.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Fertile eggs available: Ancona bantam (black) = $50 per dozen Ancona (red) = $40 per dozen... Ancona bantam (red) = $50 per dozen Andalusian = $40 per dozen Andalusian bantam = $50 per dozen Araucana (black) = $45 per dozen Araucana (blue) = $45 per dozen Araucana (lavendar) = $45 per dozen Araucana (splash) = $45 per dozen Australorp (black/ blue) = $40 per dozen Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen Belgian d'Uccle = $40 per dozen Campine (silver) = $60 per dozen Dorking bantam = $50 per dozen (limited) Faverolle = $60 per dozen Leghorn (black) = $40 per dozen Leghorn (brown) = $40 per dozen Leghorn (exchequer) = $60 per dozen Leghorn (white) CSIRO laying strain = $40 per dozen New Hampshire = $40 per dozen Orpington (buff) = $50 per dozen Pekin Bantam = $40 per dozen Plymouth Rock (barred) = $40 per dozen Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen Sussex bantam (buff) = $50 per dozen (limited) Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen Sussex (platinum) = $60 per dozen (limited) Sussex (speckled) = $50 per dozen (limited) Welsummer = $45 per dozen Wyandotte bantam (columbian) = $45 per dozen (limited) Wyandotte (silver laced) = $60 per dozen Wyandotte (silver pencilled) = $60 per dozen Wyandotte (white) = $50 per dozen (See website for mailing options) Chickens available: Cross breeds (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 2 week = $11 4 weeks = $13 6 weeks = $15 21 to 25 weeks old Australorp = $58 each 10 weeks old Jap bantam = $28 each (x4) Buff sussex bantam = $31 each (x1) Expect to have on 3/9/2016 18 week old ISA browns = $25 each

07.01.2022 My chickens wont get off the nest! We have had many calls this week from people whose chickens have gone broody or clucky. This means the chicken sits on the nest all fluffed up (as in the picture) and rarely leaves. She may try to peck you when you go near her to collect eggs and will stop laying. When she gets off the nest to eat or drink she will usually walk with her wings out, making a clucking noise (hence the term clucky). Chickens go clucky as a result of the ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 How do I stop my chicken from being broody? To prevent a chicken from going clucky in the first place it is important to collect eggs as frequently as possible. A clutch of eggs will inspire a chicken to go clucky. If you find your chicken has gone clucky it is important to act as quickly as possible. The longer she has been clucky the harder it can be to break them of it. You can try locking them out of the coop during the day, so they cant sit. I have been asked if it ...will hurt them to move them as they can be aggressive when you try to do this. It is only because they want to stay on the nest. You can treat them as you do at any other time. Placing them in a wire cage which is raised to allow air flow underneath is a good idea - by cooling underneath them the urge to be clucky is reduced. For this reason some people say you should dunk the chickens bottom in water. I dont believe it is a good idea to allow your chicken to get wet. I have seen chickens die after being given a warm bath in preparation for a show, because they have gotten cold and this has made them very sick. Isolating them in a wire cage can sound a little cruel, but if you want to break the broodiness you have to make them uncomfortable so they dont want to sit. I have found that moving a clucky hen in with another rooster can stop her from being clucky as the new rooster will want to mate with her and she will get off the nest to try to get away from the uninterrupted attention she gets by staying on the nest. It is important to note that even if you break a chicken of its broodiness, it is not uncommon for her to relapse in a week or two, which is why I let my girls go clucky, if they are determined, allow them to have chicks and then start laying for me again.

05.01.2022 Firstly I would like to thank everyone who has supported me in taking on this business. BUSINESS FOR SALE But with that said, it is with great sadness that due to personal circumstances I am having to close the doors for now as I unable to put the time into the business that it requires and therefore am left with no choice but to offer the business for sale. Currently I wont have any chickens or eggs available for sale this season until the business is taken over by a lik...e minded new owner. I will keep you all updated when any sale has been finalised. Should anyone be interested in purchasing the business please message me through Facebook. I look forward to working with any potential new owners to ensure a smooth transition in the best interests of our wonderful clients. Thanks Crystal See more

04.01.2022 Bantam Breeds Bantams have become more popular as people with smaller backyards are wanting to own chickens. Bantams are just a smaller version of standard breeds, so have the same characteristics. Following is a list of the bantam breeds we will have this season. Most are now available in fertile eggs and will be available as chicks and pullets in the coming weeks/ months as they grow: Andalusian... Ancona Dorking Faverolle Indian Game Langhsan Modern Game Old English Game Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Sussex Wyandotte For more photos go to: http://craigsfarm.com.au/bantams More information will be added shortly about the attributes of each breed.

04.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Cross breeds (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 1 week = $10 3 weeks = $12... 5 weeks = $14 7 weeks = $16 9 weeks = $17 11 weeks = $19 1st year hens Black Plymouth Rock = $45 each (x1) Trio Plymouth Rock Barred = $150 32 weeks old Pekin = $45 each 21 weeks old Barnevelder = $58 each Coronation Sussex = $58 each Welsummer = $58 each 20 weeks old Silky = $45 each Bantam Silver Pencilled Wynadotte = $50 each 19 weeks old Australorp = $54 each 18 weeks old Australorp = $52 each 16 weeks old Australorp = $47 each Barnevelder = $47 each 15 weeks old Australorp = $45 each Barnevelder = $45 each 14 weeks old Australorp = $43 each Barnevelder = $43 each

03.01.2022 How to Clip your Chicken's Wings We are happy to clip your chickens wings for you, but if you want to try yourself, here is Max showing how he clipped wings for a customer on the weekend.

03.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Chickens available: (note this is the last of last seasons chickens, so your last chance to get pure breed chickens that will be laying before Christmas, we are now hatching for the new season) 25 weeks old... Bantam Light Sussex = $50 each 23 weeks old Australorp = $58 each 21 weeks old Australorp = $58 each 19 weeks old Australorp = $54 each 18 weeks old Australorp = $52 each Barnevelder = $52 each (x2) Dorking = $52 each 17 weeks old Australorp = $49 each Barnevelder = $49 each (x1) 16 weeks old Australorp = $47 each Dorking = $47 each Exchequer Leghorn = $54 each (x1) 15 weeks old Australorp = $45 each Dorking = $45 each Exchequer Leghorn = $52 each (x1) 14 weeks old Australorp = $43 each Barnevelder = $43 each Dorking = $43 each Cross breed (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) 2 week = $11 4 week = $13 6 week = $15 8 weeks = $16 10 weeks = $18 Fertile eggs available: Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen Belgian d'Uccle = $40 per dozen Faverolle = $60 per dozen (limited) Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen Welsummer = $45 per dozen Wyandotte (silver pencilled) = $60 per dozen Squab Pigeons Young pairs (not laying yet) = $35 a pair Young will weight 350-450 grams at 28 days

02.01.2022 Visit the Mepstead Lawyers page and like the page and the post to enter. Great way to get some cash just before Christmas or to do your Will

01.01.2022 Open today (Friday) 9am to 5pm Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Will post chickens and eggs available later today.

01.01.2022 Open Saturday 8am to 5pm Fertile eggs available (more to come): Barnevelder (double laced gold) = $45 per dozen Belgian d'Uccle = $40 per dozen ... Faverolle = $60 per dozen (limited) Plymouth Rock (barred) = $40 per dozen (limited) Rhode Island (red) = $40 per dozen Sussex bantam (buff) = $50 per dozen Sussex (light) = $40 per dozen Welsummer = $45 per dozen Wyandotte (silver pencilled) = $60 per dozen Chickens available: Cross breed (Isa Brown x Leghorn x Australorp) female 2 week = $11 4 week = $13 6 weeks = $15 8 weeks = $16 10 weeks = $18 1st year hens Black Plymouth Rock = $45 each (x1) 21 weeks old Australorp = $56 each 19 weeks old Australorp = $54 each 18 weeks old Plymouth Rock = $52 each (x2) Silver Pencilled Wyandotte = $59 each (x1) 17 weeks old Australorp = $49 each 15 weeks old Silver Campine = $45 each (x1)

01.01.2022 Hyline/isa Browns Are sold out at this stage while we do some renovations for next season. Hopefully will only be a few weeks.