Newbie. HELP!

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Dawnuss

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Newbie. HELP!
« on: March 16, 2012, 17:28 »
I am considering taking the plunge and get some hens i have read books/websites etc but im still a bit hesitant. I would probably get 4 hybrids. I could do with some advice on coops and runs i.e. best place to buy and size. I have 3 dogs so until i can be sure I can give the hens freedom safely they will be in a run so dont know if this means i need it lots bigger. My garden is concrete so what is the best to line the run with sharp sand/woodchips? Any help for a beginner would be much appreciated. Thanks  :)

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kegs

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Re: Newbie. HELP!
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 17:36 »
Hi and welcome.

This thread might help you as someone else had a similar query.  :)

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=90890.0

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hen-night

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Re: Newbie. HELP!
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 23:56 »
Good thread from kegs, also welcome :) :)

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Tony H

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Re: Newbie. HELP!
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2012, 01:48 »
Hi and welcome good thread kegs :D you can get lots on e-bay, but remember if it says ok for 6 birds that usualy means its ok for 2  :tongue2: good look though  :D
Chicken crazy

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Dawnuss

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Re: Newbie. HELP!
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2012, 21:02 »
ok thanks everyone  :)

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Re: Newbie. HELP!
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2012, 21:35 »
Hi, totally agree with Tony H, my coop and run (before im bought extension) said suitable for 9 small/6 large hens, no way!!! i got 3 orpingtons and thats enough even with extension, by list description standards they may as well be in a cage, besides they are messy too :lol:



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