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TJH · 03-06-2009, 11:32

For the past 25 years my parents have owned a cottage with gardens etc so we have been able to keep chickens.

There very easy to keep, but as mentioned they will ruin any ground you put them on and you have to move the pen around to avoid to much damage to the ground.

I use the pet suppliers in Baxenden, they sell everything you could need. You will need a water holder which is unique to chickens, very simple design but you cant water then like a normal domestic creature.

A pen will set you back £45.00 (estimate) unless you make your own.

Chicken feed is dirt cheap but you should also get some oyster shell flakes, it helps with the strengh of the egg shell. The chickens just absorb a little oyster shell and it prevents soft shell on layed eggs.

Best of luck and just ask if you need any advice and ill try and help.

03-06-2009, 11:32	#14
TJH Full Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altham Posts: 129 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 437	Re: Keeping chickens??? For the past 25 years my parents have owned a cottage with gardens etc so we have been able to keep chickens. There very easy to keep, but as mentioned they will ruin any ground you put them on and you have to move the pen around to avoid to much damage to the ground. I use the pet suppliers in Baxenden, they sell everything you could need. You will need a water holder which is unique to chickens, very simple design but you cant water then like a normal domestic creature. A pen will set you back £45.00 (estimate) unless you make your own. Chicken feed is dirt cheap but you should also get some oyster shell flakes, it helps with the strengh of the egg shell. The chickens just absorb a little oyster shell and it prevents soft shell on layed eggs. Best of luck and just ask if you need any advice and ill try and help.