Happy in their new home

[Lynette]

I just want to say a huge thank you to all the members that gave me advice, support and kept me sane during the summer months when I had a red mite issue.

I have since brought a massive new enclosure and new homes which I can take apart to clean. I seem to have got on top of the mite situation however I'm totally aware that this may also be due to the winter months. I have done lots of research and feel better prepared for this summer with the strategies I have now been putting into place and being very vigorous with my cleaning.

My feathered family are kept in an area where there are a lot of wild birds so I am aware that with the hot weather I could potential and the little pests back.

Lynette

 

[Marigold]

That looks a really super setup, Lynette, what lucky hens.

 

[chrismahon]

Lovely arrangement Lynette and I'm sure the chickens appreciate it.

 

[Lynette]

Thank you for your comments.

I do hope they are happy. Each hen has gone through her moulting stage (they did look in a bad way and I almost expected to have the RSPCA knocking at my door) but they are all still laying eggs so I have taken this as a good sign.

Now that I have Bubbles the duck as an addition I feel that I'm slowly developing my own little farm.

 

[Icemaiden]

Hi Lynette.
Out of interest, is that the run that's advertised in Practical Poultry? If so, how do you find it? (I was thinking that if we ever have to move house, it would be worth considering, as it would be quick to assemble in the new garden, for an almost instant safe enclosure.)
Also, how are you getting on with the plastic house?

 

[BabyBantam]

Seen these enclosures on eBay and seem cheaper than practical poultry prices. Look like a really comfy home and worth the investment.
Really glad you've managed to sort your mite problem Lynette, bodes well for a better summer

 

[Lynette]

Yes, I got it on email. It is worth while bidding although this took me a while to master. It cost me in the region of 350 pounds. Sounds a lot but I paid 400 pounds last winter to build an extra bit to my small chicken hut which became an issue in the summer when I had mites and everything was made out of wood. My feathered children love the fact they have room to fly and run aound. I'm happy that I know they have space but are safe from preditors.

The houses are a wood plastic mix. They are easy to clean. All my girls are laying even straight after going through their moult so I would imagine they are also happy. The houses can be dismantled like a 3D puzzle so this will be easier to clean throughly during the summer months and if I ever need to move them I have homes that can be dismantled and placed in a new location.

I'm still on a massive learning curve when it comes to chicken keeping but I spent hundreds of pounds last year on homes, repairs and getting rid of mites I wished I took this route to save some time and money.

I hope this helps,

Lynette