Oyster Shell & Grit

stamford · « **on:** July 28, 2008, 09:18 »

Hi, Just getting in my provisions at the moment and making sure I have everything before I get the girls ! How long will a 5kg Grit and 5kg of oyster shell last ? Should I be looking at bigger quantities or not really ?

Also, I'm buying my feed in 20kg bags ( Allen & Page ), is this OK ?

Thanks again for the invaluable advice

Cheers for now

Jellyhead · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:20 »

That sze bag of grit lasts me a while and as for food, how many chooks ya gettin :?:

stamford · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:24 »

Quote from: "Jellyhead"

That sze bag of grit lasts me a while and as for food, how many chooks ya gettin :?:

Hi Jelly, Looking at 4 to start with

Also, I'll be ordering online and looking at www.ascott.biz are they reputable or are there any more good online suppliers I can try ?

At the moment, I need to order :~

Allen & Page Layers Pellets - 20kg
Allen & Page Mixed Corn - 20kg
4 Litre Drinker
3kg Feeder
Oyster Shell - 5kg
Grit - 5kg

Essential wise, is that it for starters ?

Jellyhead · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:47 »

That will last you quite a long time Stamford. As essentials go I would say thats it but for future get yourself some wormer, chook house cleaner and for minor cuts I personally use Tea Tree cream from boots but others on here use purple horsey spray. I cant recommend anyone else to try as I dont live in the UK anymore

stamford · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:50 »

Quote from: "Jellyhead"

That will last you quite a long time Stamford. As essentials go I would say thats it but for future get yourself some wormer, chook house cleaner and for minor cuts I personally use Tea Tree cream from boots but others on here use purple horsey spray. I cant recommend anyone else to try as I dont live in the UK anymore

Thanks for the info Jelly, where in SW France are you ? I'm spending 10 days in Normandy next month, whats the weather like normally ?

Jellyhead · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:54 »

We are about 8 hours or so south of Normandy so perhaps you could pm Normandy Mary

the weather down here is fab, normally about 5 degrees warmer than the north of France and between 5-10 hotter thank uk in the summer. Also, not so rainy, when it rains it rains but not ALL the time

stamford · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2008, 14:13 »

Sorry to bump this up a bit - So where do you all get your feed from ? Local suppliers or Online ? I would prefer a good online retailer if available, any suggestions ?

poultrygeist · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2008, 15:35 »

I ordered mine from a local pet shop who offered me the big bag for about £11 or they'd sell it to me in smaller bags for a small premium. I took the smaller and haven't got through a whole bag yet.

Rob

si-mate · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2008, 16:01 »

I would find a local retailer if I were you. Feed sacks are heavy and expensive to move around by carrier so you'll probably pay more.

stamford · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2008, 16:04 »

Quote from: "si-mate"

I would find a local retailer if I were you. Feed sacks are heavy and expensive to move around by carrier so you'll probably pay more.

Been quoted £4.95 for delivery which I thought was quite acceptable due to the weight

si-mate · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2008, 16:06 »

:shock:
I've just had a look at their prices! I would definitely find a local retailer!

stamford · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2008, 16:07 »

Quote from: "si-mate"

:shock:
I've just had a look at their prices! I would definitely find a local retailer!

:oops: Really

WhatCameFirst · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2008, 16:42 »

Hi Stamford, I can recommend Ashurst Farm in Leigh, just south of Brockham. Not too far for you.

stamford · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2008, 17:51 »

Quote from: "WhatCameFirst"

Hi Stamford, I can recommend Ashurst Farm in Leigh, just south of Brockham. Not too far for you.

OK Thanks WhatCameFirst, I'll look into them

mumsy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2008, 21:41 »

I get my shell & grit loose by the lb at an independent pet/horse supplier.

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