What have I forgotten?

wafflycat · Post by **wafflycat** » 14 Apr 2008, 14:37

Righty-ho. What have I forgotten ready for les girls arriving on Saturday.

Henhouse & run is being put together.

Have got:-

bedding
layers mash
layers pellets
grit
stuff for dust bath
feeder thing for food
water thing for water
container for dust bath stuff that's big enough for a bird to dust in
nesting box

On order:-

Verm-ex
anti-red mite stuff for birds
anti-red mite barrier stuff for hen house as and when

So you folk wots more experienced than wot i is... what have I forgotten to have/order/do, please?

Ta!

Dave · Post by **Dave** » 14 Apr 2008, 14:52

have you got the machine that goes "ping" )j;

wafflycat · Post by **wafflycat** » 14 Apr 2008, 14:55

AAARRRHHH! NOOO! Where do I get one? (f+

lou · Post by **lou** » 14 Apr 2008, 15:01

Well done sounds like you have every avenue covered! )t'

Lucky chooks xxx

Dave · Post by **Dave** » 14 Apr 2008, 15:08

you need the ping ping shop
but do not not go to the bong bong shop
the bong bong shop only sells bong bongs
if you can find the perchig shop they might have
a machine that goes ring ring
if they have one of those be very carefull
as they can hurt
if you shop around in the perchig shop they sometimes have
a machine that goes ping
if they do have one them buy it as it will be
cheaper than getting the machine that goes ping from
the ping ping shop
hope this helps

other than that i think you have got all that you need

Tania · Post by **Tania** » 14 Apr 2008, 22:58

I find a pot of vaseline very handy - to put on combs when it's frosty, or if they look sore or dry, same for bottoms if they are featherless when you get them, also to "ease the way" if you suspect that an egg may be stuck.

New to all this · Post by **New to all this** » 15 Apr 2008, 08:44

Disposable rubber gloves if you are going to poo pick!!! Bleughhhhh!

I have also got Poultry Shield to clean the house with. Garden Lime to dig into run to stop it getting smelly and Stalosan X for run - to keep germ free!

Good Luck

Faye x x

melons · Post by **melons** » 15 Apr 2008, 08:58

Do your house work, it wont get touched for weeks once the girlies arrive, you must be crawling up the wall now, it's getting very close )t'

Camera, always have your camera on you (f+

tj63 · Post by **tj63** » 15 Apr 2008, 10:00

You could add:

Oyster shell grit
Mixed corn

Compost bin to dump the bedding in when it's been used.

Best of luck with them - still waiting for mine.

Trevor

annebw · Post by **annebw** » 15 Apr 2008, 10:09

I've got this lot on my list

It's like preparing for a baby again -lol

Feeder x 2
Drinker x 2
Feed
Metal Bin
Disinfectant
Perch Cleaner
Scrapers
Oyster shell/hen grit
Bedding
Poultry Spice
Garlic Powder
ACV
Louse powder or spray
Wormer Verm-X
Mixed Corn
Bokashi Bran
Mite Powder

gigglingfish · Post by **gigglingfish** » 15 Apr 2008, 14:47

Old wall paper scrapper and dust pan and brush to sweep out shavings and nooks and crannies. dependant on where food is containers to keep feed and corn. we've got some swing bins in the cupboard under the stairs. and a scoop to make it easier. Good luck!!! :-D

Karen · Post by **Karen** » 15 Apr 2008, 15:15

Been sitting here giggling at this, its like a military operation isnt it ^b:

But then I realised, im not as organised as I thought I was, so the last laugh is on me :shock:

Better get down the horse feed supplier with my cheque book :!:

smiler48 · Post by **smiler48** » 15 Apr 2008, 22:06

Salad tongs......No seriously, they are excellent for poo picking. I do the shed everyday with them and go round the garden when they've been out so the dog doesn't tread in it and bring it in the house :shock:

Tongs Â£1.99 from Wilko's, ones with solid spoons on the end, blooming marvellous.

Oh and an old margarine tub.....put the poo in it and empty into the compost bin.....DONE.

henrescue · Post by **henrescue** » 16 Apr 2008, 21:26

louse spray if they are ex-batts.

I use johnsons budgie mite & lice spray, comes in a white can, about Â£3 from most pet shops.

its a quick fix to make your girls more comfortable & easier to apply than powder!

lou · Post by **lou** » 16 Apr 2008, 21:35

I use an old spoon to pick up the poo from the coop every morning and a old bucket to put it in (am waiting for a compost bin) im saving the poop and straw and shavings for my mum at the mo for her compost
:oops:

And two plastic waterproof garden bins for the the feed and corn.
And an old dustpan & brush and broom, for the weekly clean. I sweep out the run every evening.