Metfield Chicken Co-op

Metfield Chicken Co-op

Day to day running

Metfield Chicken Co-opFood

• Finding a cheap source.

• Someone prepared to fetch food.

• Storage of bulk food.

• Rat proof containers.

• Food thrown over the fence.

• Communication over low stocks.

Metfield Chicken Co-op

Water

• Collected from roof of hen house and stored in water butts.

• Borehole and pump now installed.

• Freezing conditions can be a problem in winter.

Metfield Chicken Co-op

Hygiene and Welfare

• Monthly meet to discuss issues and to carry out deep clean.

• Regular worming.

• Red mite treatment.

• Low egg production is always an indicator that something is wrong.

Metfield Chicken Co-op

Finance

• Bank account initially – cash box now.

• Approx £20 per interest every 6 months.

• No formal accounts kept.

• No consideration given to whether it makes financial sense!

Metfield Chicken Co-op

General Challenges

• Making decisions.

• Tolerance of absentees.

• Communication.

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