Chickens and Hay

RobfromDeal · « **on:** May 07, 2007, 10:03 »

We have just bought home 4 new hens. Ive bought some hay by mistake. Can i use this as beding till i buy some Straw. If not can i lay hay in thier run. Rob

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:14 »

I wouldn't if I were you. They will probably try to eat it and it can cause an impacted crop. Get some straw and find a bunny who would like the hay

RobfromDeal · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2007, 21:55 »

Many thanks for your advice. Ive just been to Dover to buy Straw and Rid mite from a large pet store. Met some shoppers their who were so very helpful especially the man who told me about Rid - mite. Thankyou.
Hens are now sleeping. Awaiting my first egg.

When to introduce young chickens to older chickens? Started by wardy on The Hen House	15 Replies 8941 Views	May 14, 2014, 21:15 by barley
chickens - do I need to keep my dog form fouling where the chickens roam Started by tracybro on The Hen House	4 Replies 4205 Views	January 17, 2011, 20:54 by Kym503
chickens attacking chickens Started by mill-owner on The Hen House	13 Replies 6745 Views	May 29, 2009, 17:26 by mill-owner
Is it ok for me to keep chickens? Started by easey558 on The Hen House	2 Replies 1510 Views	January 21, 2008, 14:09 by mdueal