xChicken04x Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) Hiya again i have a few more questions which i need answering can anyone help? 1. What happens if there is a sudden break out of bird flu? 2.my dad recently put a lawn feeder down will this effect the chickens? 3.how do you know how old your chicken is when its deliverd? 4.do you have to take your chicken to get its jabs? 5.what hppes if it gets the illness where as soon as it gets ill it dies the next day and the vet is closed? (i refuse to put it out of its misery my self) 6.is two chickens not enough for eachouther? and finally..... 7. could you give me a list of all the essential products for chickens i know theres loads of questions but i want to be prepared for when my bunddles of feathers arive! thanks xx Edited May 27, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisHapp Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 1. What happens if there is a sudden break out of bird flu? Have a look at the advice from DEFRA - there are threads on here about the advice. Essentially, you ned to make sure your birds are kept in a run which is covered, to prevent droppings from wild birds. Apparently, Omlet have had advice from DEFRA that the Eglu run with winter shade would be OK> 2.my dad recently put a lawn feeder down will this effect the chickens? Wouldn't have thought so - give the lawn a hose down if you are worried. 3.how do you know how old your chicken is when its deliverd? Ask the people who supply them - they are usually supplied at POL (Point of Lay) around 16-18 weeks. 4.do you have to take your chicken to get its jabs? Reputable breeders should have had them already vaccinated for you - make sure you ask your supplier if this is the case. 5.what hppes if it gets the illness where as soon as it gets ill it dies the next day and the vet is closed? (i refuse to put it out of its misery my self) Not much you can do about that really - chicken do occasionally die suddenly. Have a read in the Chicken clinic section. If a chook is looking rough, keep them warm in a cardboard box, with a little food/water. Keeping them as comfortable as you can before getting to a vet would be your priority. 6.is two chickens not enough for eachouther? Yes, but I got 3 - and lots recommend doing the same! and finally..... 7. could you give me a list of all the essential products for chickens i know theres loads of questions but i want to be prepared for when my bunddles of feathers arive! Oooohhh, well, that list could be rather long. Food (layers mash or pellets); drinkers/feeders, red mite powder, some marigold gloves for cleaning out, woodshavings for bedding, poultry grit It's great to be doing all the research now! Well done and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Thanks for the quick reply, i just have one more question... how do you check the eggs for samenella? thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 omlet girls are immunised against salmonella so the eggs are salmonella free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 ok, thanks for the help but i was thinking about getting the actual chickens from our lacal farm so how would i check them? thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Ask the farmer if they have been immunised, if not I would think you could have this done at the vets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 ok thankyou!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 we love questions on here! Essential items, I'd recommend a brush for scrubbing the roosting bars - very cheap from DIY stores, but it makes cleaning much easier. Spare roosting bars, (assuming you're getting an Eglu) again only a few pounds, but make it much less of a chore to clean! If your dad is willing to pay out for a chicken house and chickens, another £10 or so would be well spent on these. Garlic powder, 'cos it stops the poo from smelling I still don't understand why or how, but it works! and the other things like bedding (aubiose or woodchip), food, feeders and grit. PS: get three! I wish I had. They're no more work than two, but you'll get three lots of eggs (and three lots of fun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
