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Originally Posted by Polly Fouracre  I agree with Maureenhall.I have kept hens in runs,moveable arks and on range with their roost being an old outside lav!! As long as they have room to run a bit and flap their wings,a bit of grass or greenery and a dust bath and a (preferably) organic bowl of layers pellets they will be happy.
Sorry,organic feed is better but any will do. Organic feed costs about a third more than others, but you will "feel" if not taste the difference! |
I once got given some young cockerels to fatten, just 'off heat' (a neighbour had bought hatching eggs and only wanted the hens). I made a run out of 2" x2" timbers and wire mesh (shaped like a Toblerone box, but open one end) and added a teachest covered in plastic feed sacks. They thrived in there for the 8-10 weeks I kept them. Later I used it for a broody with chicks. Amazing what they will put up with<g>