vetty82 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 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 x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
