My first hens arrive at weekend, what do i need?

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I'm so excited (and i just can't hide it) My dh has built me a beautiful hen house and the enclosure will be finished on Saturday.

The first poultry market of the season is on Sunday, and we are going to get 3 or 4 hens.

What will i need to get us started, keep them comfortable/fed etc??

Ooo, i'm chuffed for you.

I don't know, but bumping for you!

Woodchips/shavings for floor. Straw for nest box. Drinker, food container. Vermin proof bin to store food. Layers pellets or layers mash. When I clean mine out I sprinkle something called diatom in the nest box and perch area. It kills off nasties.

Good luck. Chickens are great.