over easy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 been woken up by god damn chicken fever , curious disease that stops you sleepin. maybe it has something to do with the fact my cube and chucks should be arriving this morning, fingers crossed with the weather on the roads.anyway have seen on posts that peolple keep feed in bins so as you can keep it in the garden or wherever. this seems a good idea and will look to do so myself, question is people talk about the more expensive metal bins is there a reason for this or can a cheaper plastic one do the job. is it something to do with condensation? what do you use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I use a metal bin as rats can very easily gnaw through plastic if you are unlucky enough to be troubled with them. I weigh the lid down with a rock so that it can't be dislodged. Or you could use bungee cords. There is no known cure for Chicken Fever I'm afraid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I keep mine in one of thoses industrial blue bins with a tight fitting lid. May be worth asking on freecycle for anything suitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I got my metal bin from Ebay (£20 ish) but I think B&Q sell them at £20 too. I'm relieved it's not just me - I couldn't sleep before my lot arrived either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Little Miss Webmuppet was up early to let the chickens out into the run early this morning.........first time she's got up& dressed on a school day without being shouted out. She had to wait for the OH to help her as the door sticks........more carpentry required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hi there, have a lovely day waiting for your chooks!! I use plastic bins which I've stored in the greenhouse - completely insecure - and we've had no problems yet. And once you've got it you will never get rid of chicken fever, in fact it's pretty catching! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowchick Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Chicken fever is alive and well in our house too. We only had our 2 hens for 5 days and my husband had already extended the run and was collecting another 3 the following day. They are addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hello - We originally used plastic bins then swapped to metal. Firstly they do get nibbled through and secondly in the summer months the plastic ones sweat and we found some of our corn was 'sprouting'! It is worth looking around re the bins as you can get some lovely cream and red enamel type ones (Oh dear I referred to a bin as lovely) - Can't remember where I saw them on line it may have been the Domestic wilf fowl trust site. Reference the 'chicken fever' I am AFRAID it doesn't get any better - I am still like it almost a year on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Ikea do good metal bins fairly cheaply. No cure for the chicken fever though. It actually gets worse the longer you have chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I luckily have a big kitchen, and I have a whole cupboard devoted to the chooks. I keep a 20kg bag of pellets and a bag of corn in the kitchen along with all their other bits and bobs. Hubbie isn't too impressed as when you open the cupboard you get knocked out by the powdered garlic smell but I've told him the solution....."don't open my chicken cupboard". See chicken fever in my house too, husband thinks I've gone mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 My metal dustbin was from good old wilkinsons and I think it cost £10. I secure the lid with bungee cords cos I'm phobic about rats and I'm paranoid too. Good luck with your new chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 If chicken fever gets Little Miss Webmuppet out of her bed without having to raise my voice then long may it continue! We keep our chicken food in the conservatory in an old wooden toy box. Easy for getting out the back door to the chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...