Nestled in the heart of the countryside at Orebank Farm, Cumbriahens.com is a family-run poultry breeding enterprise born out of a genuine passion for smallholding. We have dedicated ourselves to building a robust, diverse flock and running a hands-on, practical operation. We believe in raising healthy, happy birds in a natural environment, and that ethos drives everything we do. What We Do Whether you are a seasoned breeder looking for new bloodlines or a first-time keeper starting your backyard flock, we have something for you. We manage a high volume of diverse poultry, carefully breeding and supplying both top-quality hatching eggs and live birds. Our breeding program covers a wide spectrum of the poultry world.
Good things come to those who incubate.
Looking to add a pop of colour to your flock's egg basket? We now have a limited number of Bantam Olive Egger hatching eggs available. These fantastic little birds are full of character, take up less space than large fowl, and lay absolutely beautiful shades of green and olive eggs that stand out in any carton. They have great fertility rates and are perfect for hatching your own colourful backyard flock!
Add a fun surprise to your incubator with a "Lucky Dip" selection of hatching eggs from our mixed flock at Cumbria Hens (Orebank Farm) in Bigrigg. The Mix Our hens are currently running with three fantastic cockerels: a lavender Orpington, a buff orpington, a Silkie, and a Leghorn. Every chick will be a complete surprise, giving you a beautiful, varied backyard flock with a mix of fluffy traits, quirky crests, and excellent laying abilities! Our Eggs Tested Fertility: Our boys are highly active, and we regularly test our own eggs to ensure excellent fertility. Fresh & Natural: Eggs are collected daily, stored pointy-end down, and sent unwashed to protect their natural bloom.
Freshly collected, highly fertile hatching eggs from our beautiful flock of White Pekin Bantams at Cumbria Hens (Orebank Farm) in Bigrigg, West Cumbria. The Breed Pekins are true bantams famous for their round, fluffy appearance and heavily feathered feet. Our White Pekins boast striking, white plumage. They are exceptionally tame, calm, and friendly, making them the perfect garden bird or family pet. They lay small cream/tinted eggs and make brilliant, dedicated broody hens. Our Eggs Tested Fertility: Our breeding group is actively treading, and we regularly test our own eggs to ensure excellent fertility. Fresh & Natural: Eggs are collected daily, stored correctly (pointy-end down), and sent unwashed to protect their natural bloom.
The "Lamborghini of Poultry" Originating from Indonesia, the Ayam Cemani is one of the most striking and highly sought-after chicken breeds in the world. Thanks to a unique genetic trait called fibromelanosis (hyperpigmentation), these birds are entirely black. This isn’t just limited to their iridescent, beetle-green-sheened feathers — their skin, comb, wattles, beak, tongue, and even their bones and internal organs are completely black. Note: Despite popular internet myths, Ayam Cemani do not lay black eggs! They lay a lovely pale cream or tinted egg. The Cumbria Hens Difference Here at Cumbria hens, we have spent significant time refining our Ayam Cemani breeding group, strictly selecting for breed standards, vitality, and that deep, ink-black pigmentation. Our breeding flocks are kept on fresh Cumbrian pasture, fed premium breeder rations, and managed with strict biosecurity.
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