Hubby and I are finishing up our coop and hope to bring home two started pullets in about two weeks. I'm trying to make a list of everything we need by then.
Our biggest challenge seems to be feed. Since the whole point of this is to have eggs from happy and healthy hens, we hope to use organic feed. The only local supplier is taking several months off and the next closest is three hours away. Are there any trusted non-organic brands that we can feel good about feeding to our hens?
I know they will need grit as well, is that mixed in with their feed or kept apart? How about scratch? My research so far seems to say that scratch is a more occasional treat.
The two birds will probably be in their coop and extended run most of the day but we also plan to clip their wings so they can have the run of the yard while we're home (our fence is only about four feet). It's my sincerest hope that they will help get rid of all the creepy crawlies I hate!
Am I missing anything?
Thank you so much!!
Our biggest challenge seems to be feed. Since the whole point of this is to have eggs from happy and healthy hens, we hope to use organic feed. The only local supplier is taking several months off and the next closest is three hours away. Are there any trusted non-organic brands that we can feel good about feeding to our hens?
I know they will need grit as well, is that mixed in with their feed or kept apart? How about scratch? My research so far seems to say that scratch is a more occasional treat.
The two birds will probably be in their coop and extended run most of the day but we also plan to clip their wings so they can have the run of the yard while we're home (our fence is only about four feet). It's my sincerest hope that they will help get rid of all the creepy crawlies I hate!
Am I missing anything?
Thank you so much!!