Phosphorus Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 (So says someone who bought almost everything before they arrived .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Been reading this thread with interest Our chooks are arriving on Tuesday and I will only be getting a bag of feed with them Sorry to have so many queries but I'm getting a little worried that I'm not properly prepared for our girls arrival Lou I think I am just being my paranoid self. I'm sure most of the things on my list can be bought as and when. I'm just trying to minimise delivery costs if possible and build a nice set up for when they get here. Hubby is building run as I type - feel like I need to have some part in it Dont worry about getting everything before they arrive. I would describe the essentials as feed, grit, Redmite powder, a wormer and maybe poultry spice just to get you going - all the other bits and pieces you can build up as you go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 When I got mine, I had an eglu, 2 chooks, a bottle of citricidal, a small amount of grit and half a bag of layers pellets. Obviously, since then I have acquired a whole cupboard full of supplements, medicines, preventatives, alternative therapies and and additional accompaniments. You certainly won't need everything straight away, and although it's a good idea to get a few bits in beforehand (unlike me!), you can accumulate other stuff as you go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Wow...thanks for all your very helpful replies Where do I buy these things...Omlet? I do have a large horse tack/pet food place close by...it sells 5kg bags of layers pellets Would like to get somethings at the ready as I defo like to be organised where poss Lou p.s. What is Citricidal used for...cleaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I buy my hemcore, pellets, corn, apple cider vinegar and garlic powder from a nearby horsey place. I've also got a list of websites I've used (or kept a note of) for various other stuff. It may be a help starting you off (you'll just need to look at each one to see what the product is, I'm afraid ). Re citricidal, it's useful for snuffly hens (and for general health, I think). I tend to put a squirt in their treat bowl once a week or so if I remember. I think I got mine on ebay (as well as grit/oystershell, dried mealworms, limestone flour, metal bin for feed ). So try ebay for everything too just in case . http://www.wormers.co.uk/ http://www.farmrite.co.uk/product.ds2?p=150436&ba=150436&q=1&x=70&y=7 http://www.smallholderfeeds.co.uk/ http://www.microshieldsolutions.com/agriculture/index.html http://www.ascott.biz/acatalog/Poultry__Birds__and_Animal_Feeds_.html http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/acatalog/Plastic_Galley_Pots__3_.html http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/spr/page12.html http://www.birdcare.co.uk/Fancy_Poultry/fancy_poultry.html http://www.barrier-biotech.com/product.php?pid=1001 http://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/shop http://www.farmrite.co.uk/category.ds2?c=654 http://www.gjwtitmuss.co.uk/ http://www.domesticfowltrust.co.uk/catalogueindex.html http://www.whipperleys.co.uk/acatalog/bungee_cords_new_bungee_straps_rope.html http://www.regencypoultry.com/shoparea.asp?p=af4a39a9-c38f-43c7-8085-d147b3616a20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 (edited) ANH, thanks for those links as there are some that I haven't seen. I'm glad there are others who like to be well organised. I still haven't got a definate date for my ex batts yet but so far have this on my list: Feeder x 2 Drinker x 2 Feed Metal Bin Disinfectant Perch Cleaner S"Ooops, word censored!"ers Oyster shell/hen grit Bedding Poultry Spice ACV Louse powder or spray Wormer Verm-X Mixed Corn Bokashi Bran Mite Powder Garlic Powder Dried Mealworms I'm sure I've still missed things off it as well -lol added to Edited April 6, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I'm sure I've still missed things off it as well -lol Garlic powder - you definitely need garlic powder . And how about dried mealworms?! No problem getting them back into their run using those . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I'm sure I've still missed things off it as well -lol Garlic powder - you definitely need garlic powder . And how about dried mealworms?! No problem getting them back into their run using those . Thanks ANH Will add the garlic powder and I've already bought some dried mealworms as I found them for £1.99 a tub in Home Bargains the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I've already bought some dried mealworms as I found them for £1.99 a tub in Home Bargains the other day. If your girls get through a lot, you may want to check out Ebay - you can get larger amounts for a reasonable price . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I've already bought some dried mealworms as I found them for £1.99 a tub in Home Bargains the other day. If your girls get through a lot, you may want to check out Ebay - you can get larger amounts for a reasonable price . Ooh, thanks as I thought £1.99 was a bargain price so was going to stock up. Just wish I'd a firm date for the chucks as I'm getting very impatient-lol although the wait will be worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Thanks, Phosphorus, for this really good question for newbies. I can see I have to add so much more to my list! All those links from Ain't! Really useful. I don't think our shed and garage will house all the stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Sorry...me again Do you generally buy diatom, red mite powder, garlic, grit, corn, ciricidal etc., etc. from different places or are most things I may need available from one/two places? Best to buy from Omlet and get delivered when Eglu/chooks arrive...seems like somethings available Ebay? I feeling very nervous now and after reading another post this morning my stomach churning...yikes Just thinking maybe I bitten off more than I can chew...so hope not though So sorry to bang on about how anxious I am right now Thank you. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Please don't all think you have to rush out and buy it all straight away. (Some of it you probably don't really need at all - just depends on how obsessive you are .) You'll get an idea of what you need to get once you've got settled into a routine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 "Anxious" is perfectly normal. Personally I'd go for the place that charges the least on P&P. Why not give Omlet a ring....they might not charge extra as they are deliveing to you anyway. Worth asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 If you're waiting for an Omlet delivery, I agree, get anything they stock that you really need at the same time. Plenty of time to do research on prices and P&P later when you're a bit more settled. "Anxious" is definitely normal You definitely haven't bitten off more than you can chew - once you've had them a week, you'll realise how easy it is and how little work keeping chickens entails . It's fun, honest . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Snoxy, I've just started pricing everything up including p & p to see which is going to be the cheapest option. Proving a bit difficult though as I haven't yet found one place that stocks everything I want I'm struggling with the bedding at the moment as well as I haven't come across a local supplier yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Thank you...I will take a 'chill' pill now and give Omlet a ring tomorrow morning although I may have left it a bit late as Eglu/chooks due to arrive Tuesday I did get in a bit of a panic Thanks for calming me down Lou p.s. Heaven only knows how I manage with 4 children? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
