We supply point of lay pullets (young hens), that are reared to Freedom Food standards, are fully vaccinated and have full traceability - they are ideally suited for keeping free range. They are hatched in the heart of Wiltshire, reared locally and are delivered to us at around 8 - 12 weeks of age. Most will start to lay at around 18 - 20 weeks - we usually sell them at this age, but you are welcome to buy them younger if you prefer.

 

All our birds are housed in purpose built, well ventilated sheds with thick shavings beds and plenty of perch space, and are fed top quality layers and growers rations. As bio-security is paramount, all the housing is completely disinfected between batches and footbaths must be used before entering the sheds.

 

All the hens are hybrids and are bred for their superior egg laying abilities, with consistent shell quality and colour. They all have extremely amenable temperaments, and are very hardy to the vagaries of the British climate. They all get on very well together so you can mix and match to you heart's content! We usually have some hens in stock but not all the breeds are always available - please contact us to check what we have in.

 

NEW BIRD IN STOCK!!!! The SUPER BLACK is a newly developed strain of hybrid hen with superlative laying abilities. She is a very hardy, docile hen who will lay, on average, 275 - 280 eggs per year. Her large eggs are a deep Maran brown, and, although she comes into lay later than the other hybrids, she will continue to lay well for several years. We are the only stockists of this bird in Cornwall!!!! 

 

Occasionally we have Pekin bantams and a few pure bred and rare breed hens for sale - please contact us for further details.

 

We also supply Traditional Natural Cornish-Cross meat birds - these birds are unique in that they are the natural cross between an original old meat breed, the Whiterock female, and the more modern Cornish Giant male. They are a combination of some of the heaviest dual-purpose breeds still in existence, and can be grown to finish weights (approx. 12 wks) without heart or leg problems. We can supply them as hatching eggs, day olds, or growers - to order only.

 

We are now taking orders for turkeys - arriving at the beginning of September, they will be 4 - 5 weeks old, off heat, suitable for rearing free range and will be at optimum weight  just in time for Christmas!

 

You can place orders by telephone or email. When you come to collect your birds you will need to bring a pet carrier(s) or strong cardboard box(es).

 

We are always willing to offer advice and help to the new chicken keeper. You are welcome to view all of the hens amongst our own free range laying flock, and to ask any questions you make have about keeping chickens. Please 'phone to make an appointment.

 

 

For more information, or to order, please contact Senara on:

Tel: 01503 220701 / 07506 604445

Email: info@hendrafarmpoultry.co.uk

 

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Directions to Hendra Farm Poultry: From A38 Liskeard take A390 St Austell, at East Taphouse take B3359 to Looe. At Pelynt take first right at church (Lansallo/Polruan) for 1/2 mile, take 1st left (Hendra Farm) and then turn immediately right and follow lane to end.  From A30 Bodmin, follow A38 toward Liskeard and follow signs to Looe B3359, then as above. Please 'phone before coming!