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Chicken Keeping Necessities
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items Keeping chickens is so much fun but there are a number of items you need... make sure you have all of the things!
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Hen House Musts!
Baby chicks!
Hen House Musts!
Don't spend a small fortune on watering systems… get a food grade bucket (I got mine from tractor supply) and add these spouts. Super easy (as long as you have a drill) and WAY cheaper!
12 Pcs Chicken Waterer Nipples w/ Drill Bits
Currently what I use in my nesting boxes. I get a few weeks out of these (shake off any yuck when I'm cleaning) and replace when needed.
Eaton Pet & Pasture Laying Hen Nest Pads 10pk
Don't spend a small fortune on feeders- get a food grade bucket and add these! Super easy and MUCH Cheaper!
Chicken Feeder Port Kit 4-Pack Auto Cups
When the weather hits, you will need this (and your girls will thank you). Keeps the water just warm enough so it doesn't freeze- even in sub zero temps like I had in Pennsylvania this winter.
Chicken Water Heater 110W Thermostat Base
Chickens need grit and oyster shells. I tried a different feeder, but they kept knocking it over. This works so well- I attached to the inside of my coop with the zip ties they provided.
2Pack Oyster Shell & Grit PVC Chicken Feeder
My hens absolutely LOVE these! They quickly learned to come running if i shook the bag! It has been great for getting them back into the coop after ranging in my yard.
Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae 10LB Non-GMO
Game changer!!! Get this and it will save you from having to open the coop/close it up in the morning and night. This thing is awesome!
Automatic Battery-Powered Chicken Coop Door
GET THIS! It has been so helpful in keeping our coop fresh, bug free, etc.
First Saturday Lime Insect Deterrent 20LB
I had read that hemp bedding is great… i haven't used anything else, but I can tell you that my coop does not smell, this cleans up very easy, and has been great to work with.
Premium Hemp Bedding for Chicken Coops 285L
I just picked this up to store my chicken supplies closer to my coop. I was able to put it together by myself in about 10 minutes- no tools! So far, I’m really liking this item- and a great price
Keter Marvel 71 Gallon Durable Resin Outdoor Deck Box Storage Organization, Graphite
Baby chicks!
Baby chicks are so cute but make sure you have EVERYTHING you need!
The food I used to when I first started out with chicks
Purina Start and Grow Non-Medicated Chick Feed
Even baby chicks need a bit of grit… this is great to start then out!
Manna Pro Chick Grit Digestive Supplement 5 lbs
I picked this up as an extra feeder for when I started my chicks on chick grit.
Lixit® Baby Chick Feeder or Waterer - USA
Even baby chicks need some entertaining. This is a great toy to get then used to perching and support their curiosity.
Mini Chick Perch with Mirror, Bamboo Roost
This may seem like a lot of money, but I found the fact that I could open this up, and be ready to go, so helpful! This a great set! Literally everything you might need when starting with chicks.
RentACoop Little Red Barn Chick Brooder Set
Do yourself a favor… this chicks are super messy! These pads are a life saver while constantly needing to clean up!
SOFYFINE Bed Pads 30x36 XL Absorbent 25pcs
Make sure you have these packets for when you initially get your girls! They are going to need it- these journeys and adjustments can be very stressful for them!
Strong Animals Electrolytes & Vitamins Rehydration with Thyme (30 Servings)
When you get your girls, you will want to make sure you have probiotics! You want to have these for when your girls first arrive!
Sav-A-Chick 9 Pack Electrolyte & Vitamin Supplement for Poultry