Tim's Dad made us a brilliant chicken door!
When we decided a short while ago that we were going to have our own flock of ch00kies we figured it would be best and most fun to do as much of the work as possible ourselves.
We wanted to have fun, put in the work and make our first eggs as cheap as possible!
We had loads of help from family and friends and got some brilliant bargains along the way.
First of all Tim’s friend Simon arrived and offered us five of his chickens (Brighton, Taylor, Minnie, Strumpet and Mrs Blubes) along with a hen house (which we later named Halfway House while the manor was under construction). He gave us loads of help and advice as well as providing a massive pile of chicken books which I read far too much to be considered healthy.
Once we had Halfway House Tim’s workmate Nick donated a load of brilliant chicken feeders and drinkers as well as a million miles of chicken wire for the fencing that he didn’t need anymore. We managed to enclose the whole orchard with it!
Morgan donated the biggest bag of shavings you have ever seen as bedding. Unfortunately when we were trying to fit it into his truck the door wouldn’t shut, and in a forceful effort to jam it in the window smashed completely! Not good!
We bought a great shed as a house for £40 from preloved – an absolute bargain. Painted it green and Tim’s Dad built a brilliant chicken door in the side.
All in all we had l0ads of help and loads of fun. So thanks to everyone who helped, it was really appreciated.
