Getting chooks next week (unless lockdown scuppers us). Critique my list of supplies please?
Eglu go up & 2m run
2 x 2m walk in run connected to Go (plus they will free rangein our garden for at least a few hours most days), run is mostly on concrete with small area on grass
Long perch for in run
3 x hanging feeders for pellets and grit
2 water troughs
Dustbath tray & sand
Layers pellets & mash
Oystershell
Grit
Diatomaceous earth
Spray sanitiser
Sanitiser powder
Hemp bedding
Dust extracted straw bedding
ACV
Anti mite powder
Gentian violet
Disinfectant tablets
Hardwood woodchip for concrete part of run
Anti peck spray
Mealworm
Treat mix (corn and seed mix for poultry)
Am I missing anything? Plan is to get 3- 4 bantams or 2 bantams and 1 or 2 larger fowl (sussex or orpingtons), but will get advice from breeder when we visit this weekend. Will there be enough space?
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LarryUnderwood · 21/09/2020 13:53
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