My whole life is a very long blonde moment!! So far, I have got Layers pellets Grit with oyster shell Verm X liquid (for worming) Wood shavings Pultry sheild (for cleaning) Jayes fluid (also for cleaning) I am totally confused about louse/red mite powder Not sure if need both or if there is a produc...

Should be getting our first chooks in a week or so. Am a little confused (actually, MORE than a little) with the HUGE range of cleaners/sprays and powders on the market. On order: Poultry Sheild (do I use this weekly or monthly?) Layers Pellets Mixed Corn mixed Grit Verm X Do I need Louse powder AND...

Thanks everyone, for your advice. Feel really guilty for not going for ex-batts but feel a little nervous first time round. From what everyone seems to say, it won't be long before I am extending the run and adding to my flock and ex-batts are definitely something I'd like to look into when I feel l...

Hi, my first posting... (very excited!) After years of nagging my hubbie has finally agreed to let me have some chooks. The house and run are ready, I've found a good local supplier of feed etc and the kids are so excited they can barely speak! All we need now are the actual chickens. My sister who ...