Orchard Poultry Bideford

25/09/2026

Another hatch of Bantams ❤️‍🩹❣️

We are still getting a fantastic fertility on our hatching Eggs 🤩

23/09/2026

Our growers are loving the space in the big barn, it's great that they all get on so well ❤️‍🩹

23/09/2026

Finally have our group together of Lemon Pyle Brahma.

Looking forward to seeing what they produce next year ❤️

22/09/2026

22/09/2026

Beautiful group of Speckled Sussex 😍
Couriered to Lancashire today 😁

21/09/2026

Our group of young Black Mottled Barbu d'uccle are looking beautiful ❤️

20/09/2026

Really pleased with our lovely group of Thuringian which we have hatched ourselves. A good friend introduced them to us and we are hoping to breed more in 2027. They are a rare breed and we are hoping more people will love them like we do. They still have alot of growing yet but they really are lovely 😍

Facts.........
The Thüringian originates from the Thüringer forest region in Germany and dates back to the 1790's. They were first called Thüringer Barthuhner in 1907 (Barthuhner means 'bearded chicken') and bred as a dual purpose breed for meat and eggs, but now they are mainly seen at poultry shows and for rare breed conservation. In fact it was the fluffy beards that earned them the nick name 'Chubby cheeks'. They only really started to appear in the UK in the year 2000.
Thüringian Behaviour
Thüringians have a distinctive beard, ear muffs and small comb making them very winter hardy. They can cope very well with harsh cold winters, but like most chickens, detest the rain. They are active foragers and as such prefer to free range, however they will tolerate confinement if the run area is large enough. Thüringians are generally a friendly breed, coping well in a mixed flock. They are confident chickens and usually the first to explore new surroundings or an unusual treat when placed in the run. Hens rarely go broody; when they do they make excellent mothers but can be very defensive of their young. Their eggs are white and of a decent size, you can expect around 160 per year. They are a fast growing, active breed and the hens that are known for laying very early/young.
C***s weigh between 4.5-5.5 pounds and hens 3.5-4.5 pounds. A miniature version is also available with the c***s weighing 700g and the hens 600g. The hens have a similar disposition to their larger counter parts, but the c***s are feistier and more protective.

20/09/2026

Our black mottled Barbu d'uccle spend more time on the roof and in the fruit trees than on the floor 😁

19/09/2026

We have just 1 Trio of Gold Partridge Brahma available.

Two females (2025 hatch) 1 male 2026 hatch. Stunning big birds, just coming out of their moult.

Collection Bideford North Devon

Be quick as this is the last ones available this year.