4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[vetty82]

Further to my previous post on trying to decide if chickens were for us, I think we have decided to go for it!

 

Looking at getting a cube and 4 or 6 chickens to start off with, then we can always add more when we get a bit more experienced.

 

Looking at ordering off the omlet website - are there any extras other than the cube and run, chickens and food that I will need?

 

There's loads of stuff in the shop on here and I havent a clue what is a good idea, what isn't what I'll need what I wont.....

 

Help?

 

TIA

Vetty

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[Egluntyne]

I would get grit and red mite powder for starters and then add to your armoury as and when you need it, otherwise you might bankrupt yourself.

 

I would also recommend that you get a metal bin in which to store the food, so that Mr Rat doesn't come acalling.

 

Something for the nesting box is useful too. I use Aubiose, which is a hemp based horse bedding.

[Alfred]

I would order an extra grub and glug at the same time - avoid fighting at first, and also useful when going away for weekend.

A shower curtain to cover the run during winter is useful. Also rubber gloves for cleaning out.

That's all I've needed so far - not had anything in the way of extra tonics and mine have been fine.

[Mutrix Farmers]

The list of extras is almost endless (well my list is)

 

Grit

Poultry Spice for keeping in tip top condition

Limestone Flour (or crushed baked egg shells when you have them)

Bokashi Bran

Garlic Powder for sweeter poos

treat/porridge bowl

washing up brush for above bowl

brush and bucket for washing eglu and roosting bars

bucket (different one) for collecting poo before it goes on compost heap

straw for nest box

shower curtain as suggested by Alfred

treat ball (see Omlet shop) prevents greens being trodden underfoot

 

also

deckchair

bottle of favourite tipple

camera

housemaid to do housework while you are chicken watching

[quickcluck]

I agree with all of the above!!!! I have 6 in a cube with the standard run and 2 extensions...... they have plenty of room

 

I would get a compost scoop for the food and I have an extra grub and glub to help spread them about!

 

You most be so excited