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RPR is a baby chick and pullet farm in Roslin, Ontario. Here we share with you our favorite tools and resources we rely upon.
Sand Sifter-
(makes clean up of dropping with help from the kitty litter scoop very efficient)- One of my favorite tools.
Bates- Taping Knife 12 inch-
(used on droppings board under roost for easy clean up of droppings)
Metal Sand Scooper-
(makes easy clean up of droppings in litter if using sand)
Fresh Coop Odor Control for Backyard Chickens-
I use this product to absorb the wet droppings after cleaning off droppings boards
Plastic Nesting Pads 4pk-
(The nesting pads are easy to clean and my eggs are always clean as a result)
33 Ft 100 LED Mini Rope Lights-
(I use this rope lighting in my coop and run in conjunction with the timers below)
Zultucpts Portable Foldable Pet Playpen-
(I have 3 of these that I attach together to make more space as the chicks grow)
Orthodontic Elastics-
( chick leg bands-perfect for separating chick breeds when hatching out)
Brooder Heater for Chicks-
safer, more economical and more natural for chicks than the heat lamp option
4" Zip Ties for chicks over 3 weeks old
(perfect for identifying different chick breeds, replace elastics as the chicks grow)
Chick Nipple Drinker-
(Water is clean 100% of the time, which means healthier chicks)
Timer for Supplemental Lighting in Coop and Run- 2 Pack
The Chicken Chicks Guide to Backyard Chickens (Very informative book, highly recommend, perfect chicken keepers just starting out)
Hova-Bator Incubator-
(I have 3 of these)
The Chicken Health Handbook (Very good book to have on hand when health issues arise.)
Automatic Egg Turner 42 eggs-
(I also have 3 of these, for use in conjunction with the Hova Bator Incubator)
Hen Mating Saddles (The most effective ones out there for protecting hen from feather damage due to rooster)
Drawer Divider-
(incubator chick breed divider, divides all your different breeds of chicks when hatching out)
Govee Bluetooth Hygrometer/Thermometer-
(For use in Hova Bator Incubator to monitor humidity)
Chicken Guard- Automatic Door Opener- Standard
(I have 4 of these for four of my chicken doors, no issues with any)
Foldable Metal Dog Crate-
(I use this to integrate my pullets into my existing flock)
Light weight netting for multi-purposes in chicken coop or run 100'x7'-
(I use it to section off areas in the coop and run, especially when integrating new birds)
Logout Gear LED Camping Headlamp-
(I use this headlamp most of the year, especially in the darker months, hands free makes easier work)
Dog Nail Trimmers-
(for use when trimming spurs or beaks if needed)
Corid (amprolium) for baby chicks to help fight coccidiosis.-
Vet Wrap-
(Self sticking, perfect for wrapping feet with bumblefoot)
Nutri-Drench-
Extra vitamins for poultry in times of illness or stress
Non-Stick Gauze Pads-
(For use with bumblefoot, important that they are non-stick pads
Epsom Salt-
(Great for presoaking to soften footpad when dealing with bumblefoot)
Polysporin-
(For use with bumblefoot and other skin minor abrasions)
Grampas Feeder-
(There are knock offs for cheaper but not as good of quality, they will pay for themselves with the money saved from rodents and chickens beaking out feed)
Mellif Cordless Tiller-
Amazing tool to stir and refresh packed down sand in chicken run
Large Dog Bowl-
Perfect for the cold days, mix water with their chicken feed to make a porridge.
18 inch industrial chicken coop fan.
The chickens will be a lot more comfortable in the heat of summer in the coop at night.
Premier One- Heated Poultry Nipple Drinker-
Water stays clean 100% of the time, never any algea (Hands down, the best drinker out there, I have 5 of them)
Makita Battery and Charger for Mellif Tiller-
Needed with purchase of Mellif Tiller
Cage Cups-
Hang on sides of chicken run for inside recess days. (Enrichment Activity)
Broody Breaker, for the purpose of breaking up broody hens.
Hardware Cloth 1/2" 36'x100'-
(One of the most important items to keep your chickens safe)
Baby Chick Leg Bands for splayed legs
Broody Breaker for broody hens, wire bottomed cage.