{"title":"Starter Kits","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Introduction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure what to buy first? Start with the essentials that every small flock needs: clean water, protected feed, comfortable nesting space and basic coop hygiene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop Starter Kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy start with a kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe simple way to avoid buying the wrong equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are new to chickens, it is easy to buy products that are too small, too messy or difficult to clean. Our starter essentials are selected to help you build a practical daily routine from the beginning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good starter setup should help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep water cleaner for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce wasted feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake refilling and cleaning easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep nesting areas comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a simple hygiene routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose by flock size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose a setup for your flock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarter setup for 2-4 hens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for small garden and first-time keepers. Focus on simple equipment, easy cleaning and low daily maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarter setup for 5-8 hens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for growing hobby flocks. Choose larger water and feed capacity to reduce refilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarter for 9-12 hens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for keepers who want more capacity and a more robust daily system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUseful extras to add\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the basics are covered, consider adding hygiene products, grit or oyster shell, nesting herbs and red mite prevention. These products help support a cleaner, more comfortable coop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse Health and Hygiene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestion: What should every beginner kit include?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: A beginner kit should include a feeder, drinker, nesting basics and hygiene products. Your coop, run and feed should be prepared before the hens arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestion: How big should my feeder and drinker be?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: It depends on your flock size and how often you want to refill. Small flocks can use smaller systems, but larger capacity is useful if you want cleaner, easier daily care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestion: Can I buy products separately instead of a kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: Yes, Kits are designed to make choosing easier, but you can also shop feeders, drinkers, nesting products and hygiene items individually. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"starter-kit-cup-drinker","title":"Starter Kit - Cup Drinker \u0026 Feeder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete starter solution for your backyard flock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit combines the My Happy Hen 15L cup drinker with the 15kg feeder, giving your hens easy access to fresh water and a steady supply of feed. 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Nipple drinkers are ideal for flocks that tend to dirty open water quickly, as hens peck directly at the nipple for a fresh, hygienic drink every time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a flock of 2–4 hens, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for 5–8 hens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Happy Hen","offers":[{"title":"2 Ports","offer_id":56781962445180,"sku":null,"price":59.98,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Ports","offer_id":56781962477948,"sku":null,"price":69.98,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0481\/5996\/files\/chicken-owner-topping-up-nipple-drinker-with-water.png?v=1768247636"}],"url":"https:\/\/myhappyhen.com\/collections\/backyard-chicken-starter-kits.oembed","provider":"My Happy Hen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}