What makes a chicken coop easy to live with?

[*mummy_hen*]

Collecting my ex-batts one week tomorrow and have bought everything they need i think. The only thing i am wondering about, is what extra's i should add to their diet to aid them with their feather-regrowth and general strength building.

 

Am going to get some poultry spice as thing that is supposed to be good and have heard cider vinegar can be good for them.

Can anyone suggest anything else that may be worth adding to their diet, at least whilst they are improving but indefinately if neccessary?

 

Thanks,

 

Amy

[Egg Lou]

Hi

 

Can't really offer much help as very new to chooks but wanted to say good luck with your girls!

 

One thing I have taken in from here is that limestone flour and garlic seem to be a good everyday extras for all hens.. I use for horses too so have added a couple of extra pots to my shopping list!

[Stevie]

I give these regulary to mine-purely to keep them in good health.

 

http://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?product_id=207

 

http://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?product_id=128

 

http://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cat=Chicken%20Extras&sub=Health&product_id=230

 

http://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cat=Chicken%20Extras&sub=Health&product_id=134

 

http://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cat=Chicken%20Extras&sub=Health&product_id=437

 

The garlic is to help get rid of the poo smells!

[*mummy_hen*]

Thank you Egg Lou - am so looking forward to getting them.

 

I will certainly look into them, now you mention garlic, that does ring a bell.

[Egg Lou]

I'm sure you are..what lucky girls! Just make sure you post some photos when you get them please

[*mummy_hen*]

Thanks! I definately will, have been practising using my video camera this week so i can get some footage of them too!