We have a wonderful selection of hens for sale from the farm. All of our hens are reared to a very high standard to help ensure they are strong, healthy layers for years to come.
We do not sell through agents or warehouse type stores as we want you to see how our birds are reared. We believe our birds are the best quality around, we're biased of course, but why not visit us and see for yourself! Customer's return time and again to us when they see how well their new hens lay and thrive.
Our laying hen range also make ideal hens if you are new to poultry keeping as they are strong and robust. Due to how we raise them they are also very tame and easily handled. If you are new to keeping poultry we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
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The Farm Fowl Laying Hen Range |
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Please note:- While we always have a good selection of laying hens not all types may be available at all times. |
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Rhode Island Red Hybrid
Price €8.50
A traditional laying hen, typically seen in many farmyards. A brilliant layer, very curious and also easily handled. A very good starter bird with a wonderful nature.
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Daisybell
Price €15
Quite a large hen with a very calm nature. They are well feathered with white lacing around the neck which does vary, a few have only small amounts whilst others are laced all over.
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Sussex Hybrid
Price €15
This bird is a cross between a Sussex and a Rhode Island Red. This hybrid layer can lay up to 300 eggs per year, which is more than Pure Breed Light Sussex.
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Black Rock
Price €15
A Rhode Island Red crossed with a Barred Plymouth Rock and are also very productive 290 brown eggs a year and are very easy going.
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Bluebell
Price €15
Bluebells are a large hen with good egg production. They have very subtle darker lacing. Their neck feathers being generally darker, occasionally with a tinge of orange. They also have grey legs. A lovely gentle hen.
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Speckled
Price €15
A striking bird with an attractive appearance. A very reliable layer that is easy to keep.
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White Star
Price €15
Producing up to 320 white eggs a year. A real commercial layer, but not so easily handled by new keepers.
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Amber
Price €15
A large white bird with some flecks of brown through the feathers. A good layer with a calm nature.
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Copper
Price €15
A dark egg layer producing about 240 eggs a year. Similar colouring to the Black Rock, with a copper tone around the neck. They may also have some feathering down the legs.
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Fenton Blue
Price €18
They are a cream legbar cross, 80% producing blue/green eggs, but not all.
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These hybrid hens differ from pure breed hens in their egg laying abilities. Pure breed hens typically will lay fewer eggs than well reared hybrid hens, which can lay up to 300 eggs in the year.
Chicks are vaccinated at day old and then our way of rearing them ensures that they are grow into strong and healthy laying hens, which if cared for they will be excellent laying hens for years to come!
Please also check out the tips and articles beneath the pictures below on caring for hens.
We can be contacted using the details on the Contact Us page or on 086 8144745.
If possible please bring a suitable pet carrier or strong cardboard box when if are buying laying hens from us. We can be contacted using the details on the Contact Us page or on 086 8144745.
Note: Mistakes made during the rearing/growing period of a hens life (the first 16 to 18 weeks) can never be rectified. At Farm Fowl, we are focused on rearing our hens especially for the garden poultry keeper or medium size flock owners in a free range environment. Part of this rearing technique involves moving our birds outside to grass pens as soon as possible, as after all the outdoor environment is what they are been reared for. This allows the birds to grow strong and to develop healthy immune systems. This helps them to become strong, robust and importantly trouble free hens if cared for well.Some tips on caring for your hens
Proper handling of laying hens will ensure that they are docile hens for your garden. This is especially important right from day old and something we pride ourselves on.
Good quality poultry housing will ensure they have safe and have the right environment for egg laying and roosting at night. Good ventilation in the hen house is important.
Feed laying hens correctly to help ensure they lay the optimal amount of eggs and of the highest quality. Be careful not to feed foods that you are not sure if they are suitable for the hens as this can lead to problems.
Hens are prone to worms just like other animals. This is no big deal as long as preventative worming routine is part of your chicken care routine. There are various products for worming hens available and we can advise you on this. A lot of these products just get mixed into the feed or water. This helps the hens lay better.
Hens can be susceptible to mites and lice. When you purchase your birds from Farm Fowl they will be mite and lice free, but just like with worming it is important that you have a preventative care routine. This is very straight forward and easily done. Hens with lice or mites will lay less and can be prone to other problems.
Clean water all the time makes sense for both the hens and you. It is after all a big ingredient in a hens egg making process, which at the end of the day you will be eating. It also is very important to ensure the hen remains healthy. Use of a good quality poultry drinker helps to make this easier and we have a range of these in stock along with feeders and other accessories.
Some other links you may like
Article on Feeding Laying Hens
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