The Poultry Keeper

Lisleoise · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject: Cockerel Wanted

Following on from my post yesterday...

I was intending to breed from my cockerel come the spring but sadly he fell ill and died yesterday. So now I am looking for a young (2008 if poss) cockerel to breed with my Light Sussex ladies. I would like another LS coq if possible, if not an RIR if I could get hold of one.

If not LS or RIR what other breed would you suggest to cross with LS hens as an egg laying/tablebird? Would a "farmyard fowl be suitable"? Or would it be best to stick to a breed?

Sorry Mojo - I know that your excess coqs are in the freezer now!

Does anyone within a reasonable distance of me have any cockerels available and what breeds do you have?

newby · Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 147 Location: Dordogne

Don't know if you're sorted, but I know Mr Willemson at Servanches/Riberac had some Sussex in the Spring his tel is 0553 802961.
Good luck.

Lisleoise · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:19 am Post subject:

Hello Sue,

Sad isn't it Crying or Very sad

I think I am sorted now. I've had a few offers of different breeds (Buff Orpington, and two different Marans) but I would like to keep to LS ideally.

Funnily enough I found an eleveur in the next village to us and have just spoken to her. She has some coqs available from earlier this year so I will probably get one of those, although they're quite expensive IMO at 24€, but they are purebred. Having done some searches on www.LeBonCoin.fr I notice that there are several people looking for LS so when I start hatching then I can always sell on there if I can't face slaughtering them.

mojo · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject:

pure bred LS utility strain are as rare as hens teeth(few and far between but thats another story).............so i am sure you could sell them either as viable eggs/chicks or POL..even a coq or two for crosses

newby · Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 147 Location: Dordogne

Thats great, I'm sorry about Marius, he had such character. If you get a pure bred LS when I come to change cocks next year, I'll be able to come to you!!
Merry Xmas

Lisleoise · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

I've just spoken to the éleveur and have arranged to pick up the new coq on Tuesday afternoon - a nice Christmas present to myself to cheer me up.