Mooresey Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 We (John & Andrea) *waves*, are new to this we are getting an eglu today and 3 chucks. I was wondering what is the best item you have bought that makes keeping chickens easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Black out curtains to keep them nice and quiet in the morning. Walk in run. Wallpaper s"Ooops, word censored!"er for s"Ooops, word censored!"ing off the stuck on poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Aubiose,without a shadow of a doubt (obviously the Eglu & Cube are first,though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Electric fencing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I love my big pink feed bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Power Washer, cleans everything beautifully and no chemicals. just get very wet. And Auboise, no smelly poo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Nothing to do with the Eglu but I love my Egg Skelter. Makes using the eggs in the correct order easy peasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickiepiggies Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 my cube & WIR firstly, 210ltr waterbut for chicken poo tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrin Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 My cube, obviously, and aubiose - wonderful stuff My WIR, costly but huge benefits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 No question : Aubiose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 For me it is the VSBi automatic pop hole opener/ closer with timer. A boon as I work shifts and like a lie in! I don't know if it works on Omlet eglus or cubes though. Omlet chicken netting and my Woodenart run also make life easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 This is only Day 3 for me but without a doubt it has to be Aubiose. I can't get it in NI and had to have it sent from England but by golly I'll keep on paying a postage premium - it's brilliant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 My super new Chook Palace Aubiose (brilliant stuff) A stiff broom for mucking out Wellies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Definitely Hemcore (like Aubiose). Fantastic stuff, no smelly poos and really easy to clean out the run and the poo trays/nest box. After that, probably the Omlet netting. Without that they'd be permanently in the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Omlet netting - has quite literally saved my garden. Did blanche initially at the cost, but it is worth it. Eglu (obviously) makes chicken keeping so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Six kids. They all love cleaning out the chickens... Well I think they do anyway. Tough if they don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Presumably the children bring other benefits as well! My walk-in run, but that's a BIG thing. So on a day to day basis - another vote for aubiose, definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debby Tutton Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Okay ALL STOP, what is aubiose ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Okay ALL STOP, what is aubiose ??? It's bedding. Not sure about aubiose but I use Hemcore which is chopped up hemp stalks. It's excellent stuff. I assume aubiose is the same by anther name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hemcore and Aubiose are very similar, I think one is made of hemp stalks and one is made of another part of the plant - think it may be the stuff inside the stalks... Debby - Aubiose is French - You should be able to source some of this wonder product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Walk in run and Omlet netting . (And Easibed - another form of bedding, before you ask .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debby Tutton Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Re Auboise - never come across this before. But as for bedding I use shredded newspaper. I change it every couple of days but have lots of people who save it for me and it only takes a sec to stick through the shredder. Of course if they poo in there I change it but it soaks up most undesirable things. So my most useful thing is my paper shredder oh and a vileda shaped (oval) bucket which is the perfect size for the perches to fit in when I scrub them (hubby bourght it for me after I suggested using the swimming pool ). Oh and big metal dustbin to store the feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualiv Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Ok due to you all raving about auboise I have been out and bought some! Made a fool out of myself at the checkout because I had no idea how to pronounce it Its now in their run and they are kicking it everywhere! Water container is full of it so will have to refill it for the 3rd time today Do you put it in their nest area? Olivia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Electric fencing and a big stack of trugs in various sizes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewitall Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Cat litter poop scoop for picking up poo in the WIR. Hemcore or Aubiose bedding. Spare clip-on small plastic feeders for grit, extra food station for shy hens to eat without being pecked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
