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vivaciousviv
Joined: 08 Jan 2008
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Location: Lot Valley
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| Hi there, I am new here so not too sure where to put this question. I live in the south of France and am finding it impossible to get Welsummer eggs for hatching. Is it legal and possible for me to have eggs sent from England! Also, where would I look to buy them! Any help appreciated. Thankyou Viv |
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Gilly C
Joined: 22 Jun 2006
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Location: South Cumbria
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| I sent some Silkie eggs to Midi Pyrenees they took along time to get there and were so badly shaken ? not 1 was viable from the dozen, best if someone can bring some out unless you can source some in France |
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vivaciousviv
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Location: Lot Valley
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| Thanks for that. So it is legal then but is there a maximum amount? I see that there are some member on this site who live in France and maybe they would be able to help me. Also, do you know if they are x rayed during the journey because this could affect them too could't it? Thanks very much for your help. Viv |
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Gilly C
Joined: 22 Jun 2006
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Location: South Cumbria
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I think they might be  I am not sure if things have changed since avian flu it was before that I tried, my friend is still awaiting me to go back and take some  |
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vivaciousviv
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Location: Lot Valley
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| Well I am in the midi pyrenees and I am coming back to Blighty in March for about 10 days. If you wanted to set something up, likse sending them to my family in Yorkshire, I could bring them back with me. Viv |
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Gilly C
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Thanks for the offer, we also have a house in Harrogate as this one goes with the Job. but we are hoping to join you in France within the next few years and planning a house hunting trip soon so we will be able to take them ourselves  |
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Gilly C
Joined: 22 Jun 2006
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Location: South Cumbria
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| Where in Yorkshire will you be ? there is someone near here with Welsummers but I haven't seen the hens though I know they sometimes sell hatching eggs and pullets, I could make some enquiry's |
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vivaciousviv
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Location: Lot Valley
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| I will be visiting my sister in East Yorkshire, Hull. If you find any please let me know. Thanks a lot and come to France quick. Sesonal and regional food, fab wine and chooks. Heaven. I love liviing here!! Viv |
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vanessa
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Location: Correze
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| I wouldn't got for posting eggs from the UK to France, because the package would be x-rayed which will further compromise viability. Do what most of us do ... bring them back from the UK, but put them in "normal" egg boxes, not specially-packaged as hatching eggs. Just in case ... |
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NannyP
Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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We brought eggs back in march last year, and may or may not bring some back in July. I wouldn't get any sent, I think they do get Xrayed and after the long journey are not often viable.
I'm sure you'll be able to source some to bring back with you next month.
Welcome by the way, there's a few of us from France on here, trying to take over, bt those bloody Isle of Lewis lot seem to be doing the same thing!
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vivaciousviv
Joined: 08 Jan 2008
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Location: Lot Valley
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| Thankyou for your welcome and replies. I hope that my half built chicken house will be ready next weekend and then to fire up the incubator. Thankyou everyone. Viv |
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mojo
Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE
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vivaciousviv
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Location: Lot Valley
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| Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:53 am Post subject: |
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| thanks Mojo hugs and smiles to you!! Viv |
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