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USEFUL PRODUCTS
Feed storage
Selection of efficient galvanized storage to protect feed from vermin - Solway Feeders 01557 500 253 www.solwayfeeders.com.
Bedding
Dust-free straw bedding from www.bed-down.co.uk. Also do a citronella fragranced bedding which should discourage lice and mites, but has not been tested on poultry. For stockists phone 01986 785 278.
Protective Structures
Dancover produce a range of covered structures 0207 221 0220 www.dancovershop.co.uk
Interhatch catalogue features a range of foldaway free-standing structures with netting alternatives. We recommend their braided edged aviary top net {at ?2.14 per metre} over their Versa cover range {starting at ?100.00} for 8'x8' moveable roofed run.
See pages 66 & 67 in the current Interhatch catalogue. 01246 26 46 46.
Runs with polycarbonate roof, in various sizes, well thought out for protection against H5N1, should appease men in white
www.flytesofancy.co.uk 01300 345 229
Polytunnels and fruitcages Northern Polytunnels make cages at reasonable prices that could be adapted with tarpaulin or polycarbonate sheets for use as a bird shelter - www.lbs-group.co.uk 01282 873 120
Bespoke Fruit Cages www.wmjames.co.uk 01308 424 111
Convert any structure into a henhouse with Forshams' clever unit that includes a perch and three nest boxes.www.forsham.com 01233 820 229
Netting
Growing Technologies ? small mesh cladding
01332 793111 www.growingtechnologies.co.uk
Agriframes ? fruit cage catalogue 01983 209 209
Knowle Nets ? netting/cages 01308 458 186
Howard Marketing
Excellent Tarpaulin/shade for runs in dark green with eyelets for attaching. Will make to measure or offering 10'x10' for Henkeepers' Association members at ?36.42 inc P&P. 0113 255 8533
Disinfectants
Defra Approved Disenfectant kills flu virus
Sanosil www.sanosil.com 01495 792 790
Poultry Shield {multi-purpose cleaner and antimite control}www.microshiledsolutions.com 01416 391 734
Tonics
Whole Apple Cider Vinegar tonic from Equus Health - 01208 821 758
No-pex-BK - new garlic based remedy 01424 830 357
Life Guard Tonic combination of probiotics & anti-oxidants 01600 710 700 www.life-guard.co.uk
Labtec, cider and garlic based tonics 01270 214 004 www.labtecltd.com
Poultry Spice, tried and tested 01359 268 322 www.kitchen-garden-hens.co.uk
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Anti-Parasite Products
For Red Mite infestations, spray houses thoroughly with Poultryshield and spray birds with Johnson's Anti-mite, both available mail order from Interhatch on 01246 26 46 46. Remember to repeat as prescribed.
Fossil Shield ? insecticide 01386 841 060 www.wheatcroft poultry.co.uk
Green Feather Range 01246 854 647 www.regency poultry.com
Barrier Animal Healthcare ? 01953 456 363
Johnson's Anti-mite and insect spray - from your petshop. do not use eggs for 36hrs after use.
Verm-x natural herbal solution for internal parasites 0870 850 2313
www.verm-x.com
For severe infestations of Scaly Leg, ask your vet to prescribe Ivomec. Follow up treatment with Vaseline.
Security Devices
Ascott Electronic Doorkeeper - Automatic Pophole Control 0845 130 6285 www.ascott-shop.com
Kiwi Fencing ? electric fencing 01728 688 005
Electric Fencing Solutions www.electricfencing.co.uk 0870 609 2076
Vermin Control
Eradi-Rat Ilex Organics www.ilexorganics.com 0800 587 4975 Environmentally friendly ? does not harm birds.
Tubtrug will be producing a useful 35 litre trug in their usual wide range of colours. Good footbath, duckling paddler etc. Available July 01455 848184.
Handwash
Effective moisturised handwash No-Germs, combats 99.8% of germs, available from Waitrose.
Medicines, Vaccines and Remedies
Interhatch 01246 264 646
Good General Catalogues
Interhatch 01246 26 46 46
Ascott Smallholding Supplies 0845 130 6285
Domestic Fowl Trust 01386 833 083
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