[Wildeone]

I've got 3 ex-battery hens winging their way to me (pardon the pun) on Saturday - 7 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm just putting an order together for the stuff i need - what do you think so far? Am i missing anything?

and yes i have a coop and run
pellets
grit
mite powder
drinker
feeder

Link now work

[poultrygeist]

Straw/Wood shavings ?

Rubber gloves for poo picking.

Alarm clock set to 7am.

Torch to check they're in bed before closing pophole door.

[Wildeone]

Straw/Wood shavings ? Good point will do

Rubber gloves for poo picking. Got

Alarm clock set to 7am. Got (2 children)

Torch to check they're in bed before closing pophole door. will be near back door!

Thank you PG most helpful!

[babe]

layers mash for first few days or so, as they wont have seen pellets before. but i'll bring you some, and i'll bring you some oyster shell too.

[Wildeone]

Thanks babe!!!    Above and Beyond you're a star!!!!

[babe]

oh and are you sure that its 3 and not 4?
 :roll:
just checking

[Wildeone]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=220199085218&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

This is the hutch i'm collecting on thursday so i think 3 would be about right but if you think more/four  would be comfy then  

[babe]

oo i think 4 would be very happy in there. keep each other cosy  

its so pretty.

[Lost in France]

What about a little bag of corn for teatime and...to get them in if they have other ideas!! Also I like to add cider vinegar and battles Poultry Drink to the water but maybe not essential. Also start collecting egg boxes from your friends...you can fill them and give them back later!

Good luck!

Judi

[Wildeone]

oo i think 4 would be very happy in there. keep each other cosy  

its so pretty.

4 it is then!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wildeone]

What about a little bag of corn for teatime and...to get them in if they have other ideas!! Also I like to add cider vinegar and battles Poultry Drink to the water but maybe not essential. Also start collecting egg boxes from your friends...you can fill them and give them back later!

Good luck!

Judi

Great idea! and i was looking at the tonics etc but got a little confused.  But I'm expecting them to be a little worse for wear so tonic sounds about right!

[Foxy]

Your new chooks are going to be so spoilt! What a lovely cosy house for them!
If you have the odd garlic clove lying around you could add that to their water drinker it might help give their poor stressed immune systems a boost!
And dont forget loads of piccys!!!    

[Wildeone]

Thanks Foxy!!!

I've brought some probiotic magic stuff to go in their water and something called Verm-X in pellet form.

I'll pic up bedding later now do i need straw or hay i can never remember i know one of them is a no no!

And like rabbits i'll use dust extracted wood shavings!

Right  :?:  :?:  :!:  :?:

[Foxy]

   
You do sound excited!
Chooks need straw -I use the chopped up dust extracted stuff. Hay is the one to avoid.
dont forget the gingham curtains for the nestbox, comfy cushions, TV, DVD player, fridge and excercise bike to build up their strength...........yep I think thats about it!  

[Wildeone]

             
I'm like a child on Christmas eve!  

I'm on the computer planning lessons for the little group i look after at church and i'm complete distracted ...... luckily inspiration has hit in the last 10 mins and i've got it all done  :oops:  I'm always a last minute kinda girl!