Jules. Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Chicken-keeping must be getting popular. http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/browse/rabbitshack?ex=co_wizr-locayta&template=wz_locayta&pageno=1&itemsperpage=5&collate=brand%3Aivtype&fieldinvt=type&termtextinvt=invt&typeinvt=exact&fieldpcatid=pcatid&typepcatid=exact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsallen08 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 oooh im impressed. A lot cheaper than the competitors that I have seen like petsathome / kennelgate etc. I noticed there was a proper chicken section at waterstones today aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 flipping heck, I am surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkmagic Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Wow! Argos have started doing a basic coop too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I was picking up mixed corn at my supplier today. The corn and layers pellets are all piled up at the warehouse door as "so many people come in for pellets and corn these days" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Oooo, we are getting ever so common aint we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I think it's great that they are doing affordable chicken houseing.....but really wish they would do their research as half of them have felt roofs Also hope it doesn't encourage people to take on hens who haven't properly considered it and done the research necessary.....i know i shouldn't worry about these things but i do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 My friend just bought exactly the same as the Wilko one for £169.00 for £120!! You can get them cheaper than they are selling for but it guess its the convienence thing as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 The apex one looks as though it would make a good broody pen! I have got another broody, but all I need to do is shout "OUT" to her and she vacates the nesting box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Silly question time... well it is early and have had to struggle to get to work, due to no tubes!! Why not a felt roof, OH is building walk in run with a Bictman roof ( sur ethats not the right spelling) but very tired!!! So... what roof should it be please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Why not a felt roof, I've read that it makes it hard to get rid of red mite, if you have a felt roof in a coop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Silly question time... well it is early and have had to struggle to get to work, due to no tubes!!Why not a felt roof, OH is building walk in run with a Bictman roof ( sur ethats not the right spelling) but very tired!!! So... what roof should it be please? Felt roofing is a haven for red mite. We used Coroline for the roof of our coop but our WIR has corrugated PVC sheeting on so the light gets in. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks Anne, I thought the plastic may be to hot for them, do you think I should try and return the Bitumen roof then? Hubby not happy, just spoken to him and his reply to returning it was, well what do they do on farms and in the wild then!! dont think returning it is going to be an option!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks Anne,I thought the plastic may be to hot for them, do you think I should try and return the Bitumen roof then? Hubby not happy, just spoken to him and his reply to returning it was, well what do they do on farms and in the wild then!! dont think returning it is going to be an option!!!! I'd definately persuade your husband to return it if you can as if you get red mite it can be a horrendous job to get rid of it. Find some posts to show him about what he'd have to do if you did get red mite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyfitz Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Incidently I have just ordered the RS710 for my ducks from an online supplier for £199 & free delivery, so you can get cheaper if you shop around. (It hasn't actually arrived yet though...!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 It's worth checking them out in the flesh so to speak before you buy; some of the cheaper ones really aren't worth the money. I was speaking at the weekend to someone who had got one that was made in China and it didn't even last one winter the ply it was made out of was very thin, regular plywod rather than heavy duty marine ply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'd have to say I'd like to see them in the flesh before I considered buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheik Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I can understand felt roofing being risky on the coop, but surely on the walk in run roof that would be too far away to be cause for concern? How far can redmite travel to get to the chickens? /\dam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 They'll crawl along the woodwork into the coop no problem Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheik Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Eek! I didn't know that, thanks! /\dam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 my mum bought a ready made coop which had only felt on the nest box so a tiny amount for her girls and even did it with all the usual powders and potions to kill red mite. Within 2 weeks all her girls were poorly, 2 had to go on a drip and she had a major infestation!!! It was so bad they were even crawling all over her when she went near the house. Safe to say that got burnt and felt has been well and truly avoided since. Unfortunately she found out the hard way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I know a lady who did the same Amy - she bought one shed after another, but the mites transferrred to the new housing within a couple of weeks. After a chat, she bought a couple of cubes, burned the wooden sheds and now has a treatment programme to keep all her girls lice and mite-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 WIR is now finished a real palace for the Girlies, OH insisted on keeping the bitumen roof but have wire over a quater of roof for some natural daylight for sunbathing!!!so...... eglu I always dust with the red mite powder but do I have to do all of the run as well? 12ftx6ftx6ft. is the size of new run, they have a bale of straw and perches so should be very happy unless the Red mite mooves in so any suggestions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 You should be OK with anything 'outdoors' as red mite don't like daylight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think it's great that they are doing affordable chicken houseing.....but really wish they would do their research as half of them have felt roofs Also hope it doesn't encourage people to take on hens who haven't properly considered it and done the research necessary.....i know i shouldn't worry about these things but i do!!! What is wrong with a felt roof ? * sorry I didn't read all of the posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
