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Chicken Keeping Necessities
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items All of those little things that you will need to get started with your own little hen house.
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
