Welcome!
For over 10 years we have specialised in rearing a wide variety of point of lay hens. Almost uniquely we raise over 2000 hens every quarter, from day old chicks. This enables us to produce excellent friendly hens, all of which have grown up together and which will produce lots of excellent eggs!We have a wide range of customers, many of whom are keeping chickens for the first time and who therefore require personal advice, not only in respect of suitable hens, but also with regard to the type of hen house and all the accessories. No customer is too small for us and many take only 2 or 3. The chickens are hybrids which lay eggs all year round. We can now source not just the famous "brown farmyard hen", but also many coloured birds including Speckledys(based on the Moran), Light Sussex, Corals, Bovans Nera, & Magpies.We hold regular open days, which are advertised on our website. These attract a large number of people, many of whom are contemplating keeping hens for the first time. Others come to expand their knowledge and see just how we raise and care for our hens.If you have never kept chickens before, now is the time to start. They will provide you and more importantly your children, with a huge amount of pleasure and lots of lovely fresh eggs. Contrary to popular belief, hey are not difficult to keep and only require a small amount of space.We look forward to hearing from you, or better still seeing you at the farm. Ring us to make an appointment and come and have a look around.
Mary Bruce
Hen Keeping Open Morning Saturday 8th May This course is designed both for beginners and those wishing to expand their knowledge in Hen Keeping. Please register by emailing us or by calling 01795 531124, we will then let you know the time of your group (between 9:30am and 12 noon). You will see the hens ready from 6th February, our new batch of 2000 chicks, look at the options in respect of Hen Houses and ask any questions you may have about keeping some hens in your garden. We will also be offering a special hen-keeping starter package, together with all the accessories required for keeping hens. Children are most welcome, they will see how friendly hens are, handle them and see how easily they become part of the family! There is a small charge of £5 per family.
Mary Bruce on Andy Garland's BBC Radio Kent morning programme Mary Bruce featured on Andy Garland's show on the 8th February in a discussion on the resurgence of small-holding activites that's sweeping the country. Listen to the clip below (Windows users only, 7:49), copyright BBC MMX.
Next stock of Hens - ready from 6th February 2010 These hens have been raised by us from day olds. We are not wholesalers!! They will be 16 weeks old, will have been fully vaccinated and soon be laying. You can see details on all our current breeds here.
Ducks & Bantams available from May We will have some ducks and bantams for sale from about May onwards, pleae call or email for further details.
Poultry Houses We offer a wide selection poultry and duck houses to suit all needs. In addition we are Agents for the award winning Eglu range. Call us and come and look at what is available.
Accessories We carry a comprehensive stock of feeders, drinkers, feed, grit, oyster shell and other sundry items that you may need to ensure your hens are kept on tip top condition.
Self Storage units available Ideal for storing personal effects or any office paperwork that is taking up valuable office space. Please contact us for more information.
Contact Us Our address is: Churchmans Farm, Kennaways, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0HA. For a map of where the farm is click here Our phone number is: 01795 531124 or you can email us here
