ROSEWOODCHICKS
Chirping
- Jul 26, 2023
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Hello everyoneHi
Im not trying to seperate this forum up but i thought it would be nice to know who and how many UK based members there are here
The main reason is then as the members in USA conduct Egg Swaps and Counrty and County based Sales and Advice then we can see who would be best to ask for local advise
So Any UK member just say Hi and state which Town/County your in
I will Start
I'm in UK, West London [Berkshire]
We are new to keeping chickens so any advice would be gratefully received!
We are on the edge of the Forest of Dean, dodging a very wet, rainy July like the rest of us, whilst the rest of the world seems to swelter in heat waves.
I am currently building the coop - yes, yet another Carolina coop inspired design with a few mods in construction... main structure up, roof metal just arrived today, nest box built in workshop, door to build and lots of painting to do!
see attached
Plan is to get 6 Black Tails Hybrid hens from a very good local supplier Newland Poultry near Malvern, as soon as the coop is complete and they are available - short supplies at the moment as you are all probably aware - Avian Flu!
We have foxes who regularly visit the garden so predator proofing is a top objective - super strong black pvc coated galvanised mesh, and a wide buried galvanised pvc coated mesh for an skirt around the whole coop. Pic of fox attached as well ...
Anyway, I look forward to undoubtedly asking lots of questions and getting some expert advice as we start on our Chicken Keeping escapades.
Best regards to all Gareth