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Henhouse Handbook-everything you need to keep your chicken coven happy, healthy and crowing.
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I have been keeping chickens for years. These are some of the things I use to keep my chicken coven happy and healthly. Root Tender tested, flock approved.
 
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These are so cool for bigger laying hens out in the run/yard.
Feeders & Waterers - Hatching Time
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These are a classic for chicken coops. Especially good in the winter
Tractor Supply Fine Premium Pine Shavings, 5.5 cu. ft.
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A game changer when it comes to cleaning coops out! Bonus: it’s safe to breathe around.
First Saturday Lime
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I love the stainless steel feeders/waterers
Poultry Aluminum Drinker Waterer from Harris Farms - Wholesale Pet
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I mean let’s face it, if chicken math hits you, you’re gonna need one of these
All Brinsea Incubators
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16% is pretty standard for laying hens, you’ll want more protein for meat birds and some bantam chickens, especially silkies
Producer's Pride 16% Layer Crumbled Chicken Feed, 50 lb. Bag
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Grit is good to offer free choice
DuMOR Chick Grit Insoluble Crushed Granite Chicken Feed ...
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I usually grow my own, but I do like to offer herbs to my chickens
Nesting Herbs at Tractor Supply Co.
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This is not the exact one I have, but trust me, sticking eggs in your pocket will backfire eventually
Backyard Barnyard 12-Pocket Egg Gathering Apron Denim, Light Blue
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I ferment my scratch grains for the chickens. It’s great for digestion and hydration
Producer's Pride Scratch Grains Poultry Feed, 50 lb. Bag
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This is super handy to have on hand for under the weather chickens. And for my silkies
Rooster Booster Poultry Booster Vitamin and Mineral Supplement ...
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These are great for coops and runs, they are super absorbent and traps smells for longer.
Tractor Supply Pelletized Bedding for Horses and Small Animals, 40 ...
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Also super handy for coop clean out. Just be careful not to breathe it in.
Diatomaceous Earth Food-Grade Supplement Powder for Humans ...
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Chickens love treats and it’s fun to watch them eat.
ImPECKables Fruit and Worms Chicken Treats, 7 lb.
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If you are going to have chicks, this is a nice lamp bc it’s sturdy and has the bulb cage
Producer's Pride Chick Brooder Lamp, 6 ft. Cord, 250W
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Nice, clean and refreshing for spring coop clean outs
Spring Chicken Zen House Chicken Coop Refresher, 2.5 lb., Lemongrass and Eucalyptus
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Chickens love black soldier fly larvae and it’s packed full of protein!
SUPREME GRUBS Black Soldier Fly Larvae Poultry Treats, 5-lb bag
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I love these bc they are safe and less of a fire hazard than the bulbs. They also are adjustable in height which is handy
BRINSEA EcoGlow Safety Chick & Duckling Brooder, 600
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I first found these when I was looking for a solution for the eggs breaking in the nest box
SMALL PET SELECT Fits Most Nesting Boxes, Chicken ...
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Super handy for things like corn or frozen treats
WARE Little Red Hen Spiral Bird Treat Holder
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I like to keep electrolytes on hand, especially in the summer or if I have chicks
SAV-A-CAF Sav-A-Chick Electrolyte & Vitamin Poultry ...
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This feels self explanatory
LITTLE GIANT Large Egg Basket
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Heated waterers are a lifesaver in the winter
FARM INNOVATORS Heated Poultry Drinker, 2-gal
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These are the best feeders when you have small chicks
TUFF STUFF PRODUCTS-galv Ground Feeder with Holes ...
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I can’t believe I just freaking got these, they are so easy to set up, and keep the water cleaner, and they don’t knock it over. Don’t wait as long as I did to get these.
Backyard Barnyard Automatic Poultry Cup Drinker, 6-Pack
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You need to protect your lungs when cleaning out your feathered friends’ coop. There are some real nasty things that you can breathe in. I have a reusable masks, but disposable ones work too.
1- Box Of 20 3M 8210 N95 Disposable Protective Particulate Respirator Dust Mask
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Had to totally switch over to these feeders after I got the water cups. So much less waste, and a money saver
RentACoop DIY 4 Port Chick 2 Chicken Feeder Kit
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