SOUTHMEAD POULTRY

Point of lay chickens, recommended poultry housing, accessories, feed, plus

  our very popular Chicken Boarding Service

We are based in Leatherhead, Surrey

 

Telephone - (01372) 458320 or 07963 013597

E-mail -   southmead-poultry@hotmail.co.uk

Viewings and collections are by appointment only, why not call us TODAY?

 

 

 

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Chickens/ poultry for sale – NEW BREEDS FOR 2026

 

Hybrid chickens are a combination of pure breed chickens, bred together for a specific purpose - whether that be for disease resistance, egg laying qualities, egg colour or all round good looks!  They are ideal for a few hens in the garden and/or a large flock in free range conditions, they are also well known for their excellent egg laying qualities. They tend to be a disease resistant breed, are very friendly, and make super pets once they have settled into their new home.

 

Our Point of Lay (POL) hybrids are on average between 16-20 weeks old when they are ready for their new homes, and they will usually start laying on average between 20-24 weeks of age.   The chickens are also known as "pullets" at this age.  Our birds are sexed, so you won't get a cockerel.

 

We do not sell hens any younger than 16 weeks of age as they undergo a full 16 week vaccination programme to protect them against Salmonella, Mareks Disease, Newcastle's Disease, Coccidiosis, Mycoplasma and much more.  No more vaccinations are needed.

 

Examples of the colouration of the breed are noted below.

 

 

£22.00 each

ISA Brown a docile, ‘people/child friendly’ hybrid hen

 

 

 

 

 

A lovely docile ginger hybrid hen, excellent layer - bred for maximum egg production and a calm easy going temperament.  Ideally suited for free range conditions, and for small gardens.  Similar breeds include Warren / Lohmann / Gingernut / Shaver / Bovan Brown.

 

A very ‘people/child’ friendly docile bird, ideal for the first time chicken keeper, and seasoned chicken keeper alike.  Excellent egg layer.  Great for both small and large gardens.

 

As you can see from the pictures of my own hens, they vary in shade from a deep burgundy red, to a light ginger with cream coloured markings.

 

Feather colouration varies from a deep burgundy red to a light ginger with cream coloured markings.  Great all round bird.

 

Egg colour – brown – approximately 325 medium/large eggs in first year.

 

 

 

Next available approximately 7th June 2026 - please send an e-mail to southmead-poultry@hotmail.co.uk to register your interest, and book yourself a date/time slot to collect.

 

Further batch available in August 2026 – but the price will be £24.00 per bird (only a small quantity available)

 

PLEASE NOTE – due to the shortage of chicks for this breed, this will be the last ‘large batch’ reared for us in 2026.  The season will start again in March 2027.

 

 

 

 

£27.00 each

Belle Blue

 

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A beautiful striking placid grey/blue bird, with a darker grey head and neck.  Bred from the Rhode Island Red crossed with a Cuckoo Maran.  Also known as Belle, Belle Blue, Blue Haze, Blue Ranger.

 

Each individual feather has a sheen around the edge – just like the Rhode Island Red.

 

Egg colour – brown - in her first year she will lay approximately 260+ brown eggs. 

 

Next available approximately 16th July 2026 - please send an e-mail to southmead-poultry@hotmail.co.uk to register your interest.

 

 

 

 

£27.00 each

Barred Rock

 

This lovely breed originates comes from a Rhode Island Red crossed with a Cuckoo Maran.

 

The Cuckoo colouring can be a slate grey to a deep black cuckoo colouration some with more silver grey cuckoo neck – and some looking very similar in looks to the pure breed Cuckoo Maran.  When mature have a wide breast and an upright tail.

 

Egg colour – brown – they lay approximately 260 eggs in their first year.

 

Next available approximately 16th July 2026 - please send an e-mail to southmead-poultry@hotmail.co.uk to register your interest.

 

 

 

 

£27.00 each

Sussex Hybrid

The Sussex is a hybrid version of the Light Sussex pure breed.  Is also known as a Sussex Star.

 

She has a lovely creamy/white plumage with black columbian markings.  When mature have a wide breast and an upright tail.

 

Eggs – cream/light brown – approximately 280 eggs in first year.

 

Next available approximately 16th July 2026 - please send an e-mail to southmead-poultry@hotmail.co.uk to register your interest.

 

 

 

 

£27.00 each

Red Ranger / Blacktail / Ginger Ranger

 

This breed colour variation can be a mid to deep brown chestnut/red colour some have a very small amount of black feathering/markings on the neck, but all have the lovely distinctive black tails and the fabulous sheen to their neck feathers.

 

A good all round bird with good temperament.  Bred from the Rhode Island Red and Sussex type hens.  Good first for first time keepers and seasoned chicken keepers too.

 

Egg colour – Brown.  They lay approximately 300 brown eggs per year.

 

Next available approximately 16th July 2026 - please send an e-mail to southmead-poultry@hotmail.co.uk to register your interest.

 

 

 

 

£27.00 each

Maran Cuirvree / Cuvree

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The Maran Cuirvree has a beautiful rich shiny black plumage, with varying amounts of copper colouring on some parts of the neck and body - the black plumage has a lovely green/blue petrol sheen to it in the sunshine.

 

Egg colour – mid brown - they lay approximately 210 mid brown coloured eggs in their first year.

 

 

Next available approximately 16th July 2026 - please send an e-mail to southmead-poultry@hotmail.co.uk to register your interest.

 

 

 

Please note – as all of the hens above are hybrid hens and not pure breed hens, there is a chance that the hen’s appearance and egg colour may vary to what is mentioned above, and the information given for egg production is for guidance only, it is not a guarantee of performance.

 

 

Here are a few people’s fabulous comments and feedback on our service, and the chickens we offer:-

 

“Thought you would like an update on our chickens we got from you.  Already Gin & Tonic do not run away from us & love a cuddle, think they are getting to know their names. We got our first egg yesterday & another today. believe it was Gin that laid them as her crown & wattles are beginning to be more prominent. Hats off to you for providing chickens who are healthy and already friendly. As your information stated wear painted nails at your peril :) and anything sparkly they love my rings, anklets etc. can't thank you enough for our 2nd batch of chickens, feel like this time we are more experienced & know what we are doing.

Would recommend you to anyone who wants to keep chickens for first time or again.” – Micky 07.06.24

 

“I just wanted to say thinks for breeding such lovely chickens (I collected them from you in September).  This is the third lot of chickens we have had and yours are by far the friendliest and most endearing set we have ever had - they have definitely become pets rather than egg producers and are such fun!” – Jilly 29.11.23

 

“I just wanted to say how pleased we are with the new chickens. They are lovely looking birds and super friendly. They have settled into their new home very quickly and have already laid two eggs 👍  - Paul 17.01.21

 

“I just wanted to let you know how delighted we are with the 2 ISA browns.  They are an absolute delight!  Lovely characters – very friendly and quiet also (which is a bonus!).  They have settled in well and are laying amazing eggs with very orange coloured yolks.  Thank you so much – a great recommendation.  We couldn’t be more delighted.”  -  Anita 04.01.21

 

“I just wanted to let you know we had our first egg delivered on Saturday - and then another 2 on the following days. We were so shocked as the chickens are only 18 weeks - laying ahead of schedule.  We are absolutely thrilled with how they are doing, and can’t believe how ‘human’ and quirky they are.

 

I wanted to thank you again as from the moment we picked them up it was clear that they had be very well cared for and comfortable in their feathers. They’re clearly benefiting from a good start to life.” - Marc 24.05.20

 

 

 

Don’t forget we sell all the items you need, including housing, feeders, drinkers, poultry accessories, feed etc.  A ONE STOP SHOP 😊

 

 

 

Taking your birds home

A cat carrier, dog crate or cardboard box with ventilation holes are an ideal means of transportation.  Just ensure there are plenty of ventilation holes in the box, and preferably a little bit of straw for your new girls to snuggle down into on their journey.  The box can be about the size of a crisp box, but must be at least 18 inches tall.

 

 

For our Accessories, Feeders & Drinkers Price List - please click here

 

For our Essential Health Supplies Price List - please click here

 

For our Poultry Housing - please click here

 

For Advice on Caring for Chickens & FAQs - please click here

 

 

 

 

For further enquiries and current availability, please telephone

01372 458320   or   07963 013597

 

                               Or alternatively e-mail us at southmead-poultry@hotmail.co.uk

 

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