mole Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 the chickens are due to arrive in just over a week now so apart from getting the garden chicken proofed im making a list of other stuff to get. this is my list so far corn layers pellets grit grit holder dust bath bowl i have cube, run, 1 grub, 1 super glug and 6 chickens coming from omlet what other things do i need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Well done! What about red mite powder? Oh, and plenty of egg recipes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Maybe get an extra feeder and drinker as 6 hens sharing a grub a glug may make some girls a little impatient. Something to line the nesting box with and to help absorb poo in the dropping trays. I use Bedmax wood shavings. Disinfectant to clean out the house with. Anti lice/redmite stuff. I used Diatom in the nesting box and some sprinkled around the house. You can also add this to food for worming too but my hens wouldn't eat it! I think other things such as tonics, ACV etc you can add as and when you want later on down the line. Good luck - I am so excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 not in any order of need poultry shield for cleaning bucket sponge spray bottle or water pistol for clean water just incase you need to stop any bad behavior spray bottle for poultry shield some sort of poo scoop cheap trugs from Asda if they still have them bedding for run and coop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Have a look at this thread **Click**. From the Frequently Asked Questions Section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Citronella oil and plant mister Fly traps Rubber gloves A method of disposing of poo - either composting or in bin bags to take to the allotments (you'll have quite a bit of poo to get rid of with 6 girls!) Scrubbing brush & bucket Sonewhere to store the feed - eg dustbin with locking lid or lockable cabinet Mealworms! Although that can wait a few days until they've settled in Somewhere to store your eggs Cheap plastic bowls - ideal for taking carrot peelings etc down to the run, my girls recognise their treat bowls now My regular purchases (every couple of months) are: Aubiose layers pellets corn (although less frequent in summer as it's too warming for them) Virkon S (for deep cleaning every 6 weeks) "Nice to haves" if your girls squabble gentian violet wound powder "In time"... apple cider vinegar citricidal Expensive but worth it Stalosan F or BioDry And a garden bench to watch your girls by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Food mixer. Fluffy cushion. Fondu set. Cuddly toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txswanie Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 wallpaper s"Ooops, word censored!"er...some of the poos get stuck fast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Camera, comfortable chair, glass of pimms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Don't forget some pretty egg boxes Good luck with your hens - you'll love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Ooh, all getting very exciting now! Top of my list would be garlic powder, add it to their food to neutralise poo pongs! Also i agree with Plum wholeheatedly! Cant wait to see your pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 thank you everyone its really helpful - the list is getting longer all very exciting (and expensive ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 aw yeah it can be expensive when you buy all these things at once, but you really dont need them all to begin with. Just buy the essentials and all the other stuff when you need it. A lot of it lasts for ages too. When i first got mine all i had was pellets and grit, everything else can wait.... well except the camera and Pims of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
