TPFringe Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I just wanted to share that I've had a lovely day.... It's my husband's birthday today (the big Four 0 ) so we both had the day off to do 'something nice'. As it turns out, we spent most of the afternoon mooching around 'chicken shopping' . Our 3 ex-batts arrive in 13 days and we're now fully prepared having today purchased layers pellets, straw, red mite powder, Verm-X, corn treats, a little hanging kebab skewer for threading treats onto, a mirror and a big terracotta pot to use as a dustbath. Is there anything that I've forgotten? We spent some time strolling around trinket shops and kithenware shops (hubby loves cooking) and I must admit - I found it quite hard not to buy everything I saw with a chicken on it, or chicken shaped, or anything vaguely chicken related. Hubby recons I've got a serious case of chicken feaver! (I know he's right though - it's ALL I can think about). Still got 13 days till Davina, Fern and Judy arrive... sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 You may need to add water to layers pellets to make a mash as most folk recommend this is more familiar to them - having said that, our ex-batts would not eat mash, but did eat pellets. Grapefruit seed oil and Apple cider vinegar are both good for chooks and humans health in general. Rescue Remedy (Boots/Holland and Barratt/etc) - same as for humans - great in water for calming stressed ex-batts. Enjoy your lucky girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPFringe Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thank you SAB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 just wait till you have had the chooks a day or three, your husband won't know what has hit him! Mine catches me gazing lovingly at ours whenever i can and reckons I love them more than eveyone else in the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPFringe Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Ha Ha, yes, I'm sure! I'm already gazing longingly at the area of the garden where they will be - I wont be able to keep my eyes off them once they are actually there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
