Ian47 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hello everyone, Thanks for the replies so far to my newbie questions. Just another ,probably dumb, question, but would I need to order another feeder with my cube + extension run ( 3m )with five or maybe six chooks in it so as to avoid arguments in the morning as to who gets to the pellets first for breakfast. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanchick Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hi Ian I have an extra grub and wouldn't be without it. Five chickens would empty one grub quite quickly and you'll be forever topping it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian47 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Thanks for the quick reply urbanchick, How many chooks do you have? May now need to adjust my order. Regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Good idea. Saves any squabbles, and useful if you decide to go away for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanchick Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I have five chickens and although they might not seem to eat much to start with, when they start laying they will eat loads. As Egluntine says, really useful when leaving them for a weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian47 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Thanks guys, weekends away? Never thought about that but a good point. A little about me. I'm a 47 yr old electrical engineer that married the best girl in the world 20 yrs ago and have a morgage the size of india and two kids before I found out what was causing it. The youngest is now 14 and we have been talking about a weekend away on our own for some time. An extra feeder now sounds a good idea as we wouldn't then worry about the girls overnight. Just the state of the house when we get back. We really like this forum. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Definitely time you had a weekend away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian47 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Right then, it's decided. going to adjust my order tomorrow to include an extra feeder.As for the weekend away, anyone know where on this island it isn't raining at the moment? regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I also have 2 glugs!!! Again to save on the squabbling... Ive tried the free standing drinkers, but they fill it full of mud!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I definitely second the suggestion of an extra feeder. You won't believe the amount of food they eat when they start to lay! Regarding the weekend away, find nice little hotel with a good restaurant & stay in all weekend Then it won't matter what the weather is like outside! Have a nice time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 weekends away?............................The youngest is now 14 and we have been talking about a weekend away on our own for some time. I have 3 kids, huge mortgage AND a spare grub and glug set for the chickens ..... Weekends away are a must.....well, overnight........however, my kids sleepover at Nanny's house, hubbie and I go away Sat morning, stay overnight then back Sunday late......who do I worry about???????? ???????. Not the kids, I worry that the chickens haven't had their free range time, oh dear I am getting very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
