What makes a chicken coop easy to live with?

[Bex01]

Hi there,

I've just received my order from Regency Poultry, and I'm so excited, if a little confused!

So, I've got Flubenvet 1% medicated premixture, Diatom, Apple cider vinegar with garlic, grit and Stalosan F.

How do I use these things?

I've read somewhere that the Flubenvet should only be used 3 times a year, what do I use for the rest of the time, as I understand they will need worming every 4 - 6 weeks. The cider vinegar, is for the water, should it be added all the time? Also what quantities? Should I put the grit in containers or sprinkle in the run? and the Stalosan I understand is to disinfect the run (which the girls will be staying in) how often and how much???

Sorry, I just need to get all this straight in my head, my ex-batt girls are due on the 30th and I want to be prepared!!

I'm going food shopping next.....any suggestions??? What would be a good treat mix??

Thanks for your time

[KimmyCustard]

Bex

 

Have a look at the FAQ section, there is almost every answer to your questions there I was exactly the same when I started, reading the info on here has answered 95% of everything so youre not alone!

[Space Chick]

I've read somewhere that the Flubenvet should only be used 3 times a year, what do I use for the rest of the time, as I understand they will need worming every 4 - 6 weeks.

I use every 3 months, don't worry in between

 

The cider vinegar, is for the water, should it be added all the time? Also what quantities?

I add about a tablespoon full to a glug, not all the time, once every couple of weeks

 

Should I put the grit in containers or sprinkle in the run?

I do both

 

and the Stalosan I understand is to disinfect the run (which the girls will be staying in) how often and how much???

Just sprinkle like shake and vac and I do it every fortnight

 

Sorry, I just need to get all this straight in my head, my ex-batt girls are due on the 30th and I want to be prepared!!

I'm going food shopping next.....any suggestions??? What would be a good treat mix??

Ex batts don't know treats at first, never had them, but in time a cabbage will probably be appreciated, as will mixed corn and mealworms

 

Thanks for your time

[Bex01]

Thanks, I shall take on board your advice and read up on the FAQ's too, glad to know it isn't just me being a stressed Eric!!