final preparations - advice please

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final preparations - advice please
« on: March 18, 2009, 20:45 »
This weekend I want to get a metal food container and the feeder and drinker for 3 large Barnevelders. 

The thing is I don't know what size feeder and drinker will be appropriate, I've not kept hens before ::).  Any suggestions from your experience will be gratefully accepted. 

I'm really looking forward to hen arrival in approximately two weeks and counting. :D

Anita
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andreadon

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Re: final preperations - advice please
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 21:03 »
if you go to your local supplier, they will sell you a feeder and drinker that are the right size!

we bought ours from the lady who sold us ou chickens and they're at least twice the size that we need! (larger is better than just the right size - cos you never know!)

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Re: final preperations - advice please
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 21:17 »
Hi I think 3kg feeder would be fine but try to get a larger drinker. I prefer plastic drinkers so I can add Apple Cider Vinegar (it corrodes metal drinkers)

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Re: final preperations - advice please
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2009, 22:20 »
Hi Foxy - how much acv do you add to your water?

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Re: final preperations - advice please
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2009, 22:32 »
I use 25ml per litre -however, if they are not used to it I start them on 10mls per litre for 2 weeks first. I use  for 4 weeks then 1 week off.

Here is a useful link

http://www.eden-livestock.co.uk/apple_cider_vinegar_article.htm


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