+++eggstatic+++ Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The WIR is almost finished. Photos to follow !! The arrives in three weeks eeeek !! Even OH is beginning to show some excitement. Sadly, he still will not let me have the chickens until my birthday in Jan!! My next job is to compile a shopping list so I am now looking for help. We are completely new to this, so everything from essentials to frivilous purchases is needed. Please post your recommendations here. By the way, my WIR has a concrete floor, bedding advice a must, and I know we need to treat the WIR with a redmite treatment, but which one is best. Look forward to hearing from you all Love Rachel xx soon to be home to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 If you pop to the FAQ section, there's a shopping list there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 There is also a great sticy on Bedding which I have just found...well done Redwing (and others!) Em x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hello there I would recommend diatomacious earth from the omlet shop, its very good and kills off lice and mites. i would also recommend that you stock up on seedless grapes, chickens ADORE these And dont forget the basics like layers pellets, mixed corn, mealworms, bedding, water holders and feeders. A treat ball is optional but i find that my girls love it I hope you write a super-long shopping list filled with useful chickeny things Good luck with it all xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Welcome the the world of chickens. Good luck with the shopping list. You are good to wait till Juanuary for your hens. Still, not long now is it. What breed will you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+++eggstatic+++ Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Welcome the the world of chickens. Good luck with the shopping list. You are good to wait till Juanuary for your hens. Still, not long now is it. What breed will you get? We have each chosen one, hopefully they will all be ok together. Gone for Rhode Ranger/Bovans Silver Coral reef Heritage skyline Blue belle Sussex ranger Am sooo excited now, OH has worker so hard on the WIR, I just want to get the little ladies in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Nice mix Rachel I look forward to seeing them. Not too long to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Not many sleeps till Christmas, then you can count down the sleeps to "CHICKENS" Hurrah Don't forget the piccies in the excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I asked the same question before I got my girls. Here's what I bought to get me started: House and run (fairly obvious!) Wood chip for floor of run Feeders Drinkers Layers mash Mixed poultry grit Woodshavings for nest box Poultry shield for cleaning Dustpan and brush for cleaning out house Heavy duty rubber gloves/marigolds Hope I haven't missed anything there. I spotted some mealworms on offer in Wilkos after I had had my girls a couple of weeks and bought them - they go potty for them so I would definitely class that as a 'must have' too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
