HasSumAmi Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 What are the must have from a horse shop? I'm going to have to make a VERY long trip to one so I want to make it worth my while. I already have Aubiose and garlic powder on the list. Is there anything else I need? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) apple cider vinegar would be a good investment, added to their water it's a good anti bac, anti fungal and makes their gut more acidic and less friendly to parasites. it might be worth getting some limestone flour, just in case you ever have a problem with soft shelled eggs but then you may never need to use it so that's up to you. tub trugs might come in handy for mucking out too Edited April 15, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Apple cider vinegar. ACV is fab stuff, it keeps their gut acidic so worms are less likely to be able to survive. It is antibacterial, anti-fungal and I've just used it to treat Yum-yum's sour crop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I would add- NAF All-Purpose Supplement (cheaper than Poultry Spice) Big jug Apple Cider vinegar Big jug Soya Oil Cheap as chips bale of woodshavings (for the litter tray) A matching Tubtrug for your eglu (ok I know I have a problem) Happy shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Ooops, cross-posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Gentian violet also known as purple spray. Good for wounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 From my local horse shop I buy. - Apple cider vinegar - Garlic powder - Auboise bedding (my shop also does Hemcore which is similar) - Limestone flour (they sell Baileys brand 3kg for £4 or NAF brand for £7 -and they are sometimes in different areas of my shop so look around). I also buy my layers pellets and mixed corn from the horse shop as they sell that as well and I can get it all in one hit. So worth asking if yours does chicken food too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Tea tree Spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henny penny Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 can you use limestone powder to help neutralise the ground in a permanent run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeasideChick Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hi, Have noticed that limestone powder is talked about ... sorry to be such a div ... but what is it for and how do you use it???? Thanks guys ... you're always so helpful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckov Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 As an aside...does anyone else lurrrve the smell in the horse shop? All that leather and saddle soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 mixed grit, louse powder (the barrier one smells lovely and does red mite too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Limestone powder is used as a calcium supplement to strengthen egg shells. Garden lime from a garden centre or DIY store is used to treat the soil in the run to restore the PH balance and kill smells It's not the same stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 As an aside...does anyone else lurrrve the smell in the horse shop? All that leather and saddle soap! 'Yes Me!! I'm like a kid walking into a candy store.....I try not togo to them too often though as having a pony and chickens I can spend a small fortune in there each visit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...