[loam ranger]

Hi all I am thinking of  getting some chickens for egg laying, I already have a shed & a run.However, the run has not been used for hens for at least 20 years and was overgrown with brambles etc so I killed it all off with roundup(this was before I decided to get some hens) will the ground be ok to let hens use the run.
Ps Quite exited cant wait to start.  
Geoff

[kimT]

Hi Geoff

I'm not sure about round up or if it's safe and if so when but I'm sure if you email the company they will advise you.

I do hope you get some hens soon and yep it's exciting :bounce:  :bounce:

[Porffor]

Hi and welcome! no advice from me i'm afraid but hope it's safe now. emailing or ringing the company sounds wise.

[Foxy]

Hello and welcome to the henhouse!

This link may help you with any concerns re: Roundup. It mentions its use  by various wildlife conservation agencies. It is bioegradable over time and does not build up in the soil.

http://www.monsanto.com/ito/pdfs/Achieve_Vegetation.pdf

Hope this helps!

[loam ranger]

Hi  all, thanks for the help. I have got the shed ready, nest boxes etc, just need to get the pen ready, is a 4m* 3m run big enough for 6 chucks? also I can buy some goldlines 18 weeks old for 10.50 each vacinated & guaranteed,  also some black rocks @ 12 weeks for 3.50 each, can any one advise which would be the best buy for a beginer . Sorry for all the questions.
Chhers geoff