[Porffor]

Thanks for the tips. Will have a think about the head room, and putting a perch in. Was only thinking of this as a temporary measure. Was thinking of a DIY henhouse, or maybe a halfsize shed, you know a 'tool' store as a cheap alerternative to a purpose built henhouse.

purpose built henhouses cost a fortune for what they are - cheap sheds are a very good alternative as you can walk inside to clean them, but your best bet is to give a handy husband £40 and a promise  

with regards to drinkers my own recommendation would be to get a galvanised one - the translucent plastic ones tend to start getting algae inside them after a while.

lol at the 'promise'! We've had a good look over the last year at many a henhouse and they really do cost the earth.  :roll: I was thinking maybe a 'short' shed would be ok, you know a tool store type? or maybe a full size, with lots of perches.. would they fly up to them? even if they were head height?

Before I get carried away I'd better check my tenancy too, as we're council tenants! I'm pretty sure it's allowed, but just in case.

[peggyprice]

Maybe one day we'll have chicks I know my daughter would love that (as i would)! lol

Ooooh, now you've done it ... Babe, here's another one for you to convert      

[babe]

Maybe one day we'll have chicks I know my daughter would love that (as i would)! lol

Ooooh, now you've done it ... Babe, here's another one for you to convert      

 i dont know what you mean peggy  

[peggyprice]

Maybe one day we'll have chicks I know my daughter would love that (as i would)! lol

Ooooh, now you've done it ... Babe, here's another one for you to convert      

 i dont know what you mean peggy  

You know EXACTLY what I mean Babe, you wicked girl