The Bantam of the Opera Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I just went into the garden to see a big ugly fox running out of the back fence and the remains of poor madam rosmerta! this is so horrible ive had chickens for ages with no sign of foxes and now ive lost 2 in a week. i guess i know where herro went now. I am thinking of rehoming my last 2 big ones as they dont have a run i can shut them in safely. is there anyone who would be kind enough to help me out after ive asked my mum. thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Oh no! I'm so sorry I think I'm a bit too far away to offer to have your girls, but I can if it helps karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 oh no, that's horrible poor chook, poor you Is there no way you can buy or construct a run at all and then let them free range when you're with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Oh Jem, how horrible, I'm so sorry to hear about Madam Rosmerta. Is there no way you can get a run built? They don't have to be huge great things, just enough space so they can go in it until you're out to let them free range again. Foxes get so hungry at this time of year they're even more bold than normal, you'll have to really watch out now he knows your hcooks are there. So sorry for you Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Oh no, so sorry to hear that I second what Mrs Bertie says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 i would love a run for them but we are moving quite soon and my parents said no go on a run for the big ones. the bantams live seperatelyy in the eglu so theyll be okay. it was okay for just their house but no run. also, if anyone is able to rehome them you can have their house aswell for free. its a big green hutch on legs and both doris rosmerta cleo and herro all slept comfortably in there at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 what a shame, make sure you keep them safe until you can re-home them. Hopefully someone will reply today. also, see this thread http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15945 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I could take them if you can't find anyone nearer, Sheila perhaps? Just PM if no-one else can help, although I have no internet access in the evenings at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Or maybe someone could look after them until you move, then once you're settled in you could build a run and have them back. How horrible for you, bad enough losing two to a fox, having to give your other two away as well. At least you'll have your bantams, Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I could take them if you can't find anyone nearer, Sheila perhaps?...quote] My first thought exactly. I've been resisting replying all afternoon. Maybe I could help, but I'm trying not to make hasty decisions. Always tempting to say yes to more hens but it does need thought if it wasn't planned. Very sorry to hear the sad news though, Jem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Sorry to here about your poor girls We had a fox a couple of weeks ago and it was so scary. Luckily no damage done The girls have to stay locked in now whilst I am at work I wished we lived a bit nearer I hope you get something sorted out soon Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I've sent a pm, but depends if we can arrange it. Will be logging on later when I've been to the shoe shop with Esther.....I may be sometime.... I'm glad the banties are OK as they obviously have such a happy home with you, Jem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Or maybe someone could look after them until you move, then once you're settled in you could build a run and have them back. Mrs B Great idea, go for that, don't be beaten by Mr fox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Sorry to hear your news. I hope you can find a solution. I'm too far way to help even though I've got an empty Eglu.....unless you know anyone who is likely to pass Sheffield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 good news, my mum feels sorry for me and is letting me attempt to build a run. i dont know how fox proof i can make it since ive never built anything before but ill try my best. any advise? If i realy fail at it i still may need to rehome them but not just yet! i wont give up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 good news, my mum feels sorry for me and is letting me attempt to build a run. i dont know how fox proof i can make it since ive never built anything before but ill try my best. any advise? If i realy fail at it i still may need to rehome them but not just yet! i wont give up yet. right, first off, what's your budget and we'll take it from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 oo im not sure, hmm, well i really love my girlies but i dont earn very much. how about between £50-80? is that enough? ive never built anything in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 That'll be even better if you can build a run, what a kind mum. I was thinking how sad it would be for you to rehome, esp. on top of losing the others. Hope you get some good ideas how to do that, best wishes, Sheila PS. Offer still open as last resort, but I hope for you that you can keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 there was a post somewhere here about building a run on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 okay, you'll probably be able to build something like this for that budget. I'll get DH to give you specifics if you're interested. It measures 7 foot x 5 foot approx and would be plenty big enough for 2 girls, you could even have something smaller. Shall I get him to tell you what he used and roughly how to do it?' you might struggle though if you've never done it before do you think you could get your dad to help? The panels weigh quite a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 So sorry to hear about your horrible experience. It's something we all dread. Have a look online at the Chicken Tractor Gallery. It may give you some ideas on building a foxproof run . People on there have been quite inventive with quite simple materials. I'm sure you'll manage it. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 you could also have a look on e-bay as there are a lot of poultry runs on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Sorry to hear your sad news Jem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hi! Sorry to hear about your girls. If you're stuck I can look after your girls for you, just bring your coop thingy and I'll let them free range here under my watchful eye You're only 10 mins from me. Although i am away for Christmas and my neighbour is looking after them for me, I'm not sure he's ready for 5 chooks!! So anytime after then, if you find yourself in need of a foster mum, send me a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 So sorry to hear about your horrible experience. It's something we all dread. Have a look online at the Chicken Tractor Gallery. It may give you some ideas on building a foxproof run . People on there have been quite inventive with quite simple materials. I'm sure you'll manage it. Best wishes. http://home.centurytel.net/thecitychicken/tractors.html that was really interesting, plenty of ideas on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
