16th November 2023 – We had fun filming for the ITV early evening news It all started with a phone call in the morning – explaining to us that Hen Hotels had become increasingly popular, so could they come and see our setup and talk more about how popular chicken keeping has now become plus how so many people are now using hen hotels when they go away on holiday. The cameraman arrived around 1pm followed by Reporter Sarah McKinley – we chatted about chickens and how we began, the cameraman took what seemed like hours of chicken footage. He recorded the interview with Paul and me, a few questio ..read more

We had a small delivery of point-of-lay hybrids (14/15 weeks old) last Friday 28th July – after a busy few days, I have the following available … WHITE LEGHORN – 3 left – £30 SUSSEX – 3 left – £28 BLUE MARAN – 1 left – £28 COUCOU – 1 left – £26 RHODE ROCK – 3 left – £26 BLACKTAIL – 1 left – £26 If you are interested then drop me a quick email to sarah@charlotteschickens.co.ukor call/text 07747 166408 ..read more

New Arrivals … We have just taken delivery of a mix of Small Pure Breeds – approximately 16 weeks old and fully vaccinated. Silkies – White, Black & Gold – £45 Polish – Greys & Blacks – £45 Lavender Pekin Bantams – £40 Silkies – White, Black & Gold – £45Polish – Greys & Blacks – £45Lavender Pekin Bantams – £40 If you are interested then drop me a quick email sarah@charlotteschickens.co.uk or call/text 07747 166408 ..read more

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31st October 22 Housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are being extended and will be in force across England from 00:01 on Monday 7 November 2022. This means that, from this time, it will be a mandatory requirement for all bird keepers across England to keep their birds housed and to follow strict biosecurity measures, in order to limit the spread and to eradicate the disease. More information is available on GOV.​UK at: https://www.gov.uk/…/avian-influenza-housing-order-to…. 25th April 22 Good News …. The mandatory housing measures for poultry and capti ..read more

So over the past few weeks, a number of my hens are going through the moult – not a pretty sight but give them a few weeks and they will have lovely new feathers starting to grow Don’t panic when your chickens start losing their feathers. Moulting is a normal and natural process of shedding feathers and re-growing them that all chickens go through. The best thing you can do to help your chickens through the moult is to feed extra protein feed or treats – sunflower seeds, mealworms and add some poultry spice to their feed or tonic to their water. Available from Charlottes Chickens Moults are ..read more

We have had such a busy Summer – with chicken deliveries in June, July, and August – all of which sold out in a number of weeks. To everyone going away and needing their hens looked after so our hen hotels have been fully booked all through the Summer with not just hens but we had 3 bunnies we looked after too. We even had to extend to accommodate the extra Holiday visitors… So having had the busiest summer for a while we are now taking a well-deserved break (just for a few days) 7th -12th September. We will be back to normal on 13th September 10am-2pm NEXT DELIVERY OF HYBRIDS AVAILABL ..read more

Our August delivery of hybrids arrived on Wednesday 4th August they are approximately 16-18 weeks old. So if you are thinking about getting some hens then let me know I have plenty available – lots of different colours and varieties. Prices start from £22 – £28. Hens available are as follows … EMERALD £28 COPPER MARAN £28 WHITE LEGHORN £28 SUSSEX £26 BLACK £26 RHODE ROCK £24 COUCOU £24 BLACKTAIL £24 BROWN RANGER £22 Please bring a cardboard box/cat carrier to transport your chickens in. A box approximately 30x40x30 cm will hold 2 chickens Please see the website www.charlotteschicken ..read more

Our May delivery of hybrids arrived last Wednesday 4th May they are a mix of 16-20 week old hens some have now come into lay, so we are getting a number of pullet eggs. (small, extra-rich eggs laid by young chickens) We have had a busy first week and the hens are selling well, saying that please don’t worry as we still have many colours and varieties available. Prices start from £22 – £28. Hens available are as follows … EMERALD £28 COPPER MARAN £28 WHITE LEGHORN £28 SUSSEX £26 BLACK £26 RHODE ROCK £24 COUCOU £24 BLACKTAIL £24 BROWN RANGER £22 Please bring a cardboard box/cat carrier ..read more

The season has started … Our first delivery of hybrids for 2022 arrived yesterday 2nd March 2022. I do have a lot of this delivery already reserved so if you are interested in getting hens now then let me know as I don’t think they will be around for long. Prices start from £24 – please see website www.charlotteschickens.co.uk for more details. If you wish to reserve any then drop me a quick message: 07747 166408 or email: sarah@charlotteschickens I have the following available … Charlotte’s White leghorn £28 (4 left) Charlotte’s Blue Maran £26 (1 left) Charlotte’s Black £26 (3 left ..read more