what do i need

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parson

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what do i need
« on: April 20, 2009, 20:45 »
Right, so thats me got my chickens ordered  :D so now im in a panic cos i dont have my feeders or stuff yet.
 
      Can anyone let me know what i need to buy in, water feeder etc
     
                                      Thanks

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karlooben

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Re: what do i need
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2009, 20:55 »
firstly look at recyling for food bowls or water bowls , i did i use a cut down barrel for water in the main run  but i also have the non spill water bottles for the girls in the house . also i have china dog bowls large ones for feed they cant tip them to easily an large water tough seedling trays from the greenhouse for the feed to go in plus i also use guttering screwed up around the run under fence panel covered aeras so when its raining they can eat in the dry . :lol: :lol: i try not to spend money .

the guttering is a wicked idea i even have it in the house when its feed time all u see is a load of bums up in the air while thier feeding  :lol: :lol: i should try an get  a pic .
"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."

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mumsy

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Re: what do i need
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2009, 21:09 »
Apart from feeders/drinkers you will need...............................

Layers pellet
Oyster shell & poultry grit
Lice powder....best to treat when picking up new girls & treat once at home
A place for a dust bath ( you can sprinkle the lice powder in here too!!)
Straw for the nest box
Wood shavings/sawdust for the floor ( in the coop)

A Camera........................
AND A LOT OF SPARE TIME..................self explanatory......they will keep you
mesmerised...................................Have fun
& don't forget the piccies  ;) ;) ;)

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karlooben

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Re: what do i need
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2009, 21:40 »
whos next to add to the list .

parson u will need solid dustbins for storing the food in well somewhere solid so that the rats an mice dont get in but u probably knew that bit al ready .
i have 3 horses an 1 wheelie bin for their feed. i have 17 girls an 6 dustbins full of feed , meds, and god knows what ever else  :lol: :lol:

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parson

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Re: what do i need
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2009, 06:21 »
Thanks for all the advice. I'll need to get internet shopping so everything is in place.

Cant wait now!!   :)


 

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