Over the past eight years, through our poultry breeding business, we've met many people who've told us it's difficult to find a reliable and conscientious poultry supplier in their area.

So how d'you tell the difference because clean pens say, will only tell you about the pens.

We could tell you that a good poultry keeper will have a passionate interest in poultry and introduce new bloodlines to keep the breeds fresh. They will also keep accurate records and be meticulous in their attention to detail.

We could tell you that it's all down to the look of the bird. It should be healthy looking, true to type and the right size but what type is true and what size is right?

All these things matter but the best predictor will always be experience.

So to make it easy for the novice and enthusiast alike, here are five links to breeders, keepers, suppliers, indeed friends who we unreservedly recommend to supply our own Hybrid breeds.