likeastar--x Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hello, I want to know if you think that these conditions are OK to keep chickens: I have a large garden, but it is mostly taken up by a swimming pool. Naturally theres concrete everywhere too because of the water, except for a small squared off piece in the corner thats mostly taken up by a trampoline!! However there is enough space for the eglu on the bark area, and ive been told that will be fine. There are no grassy areas in my garden. My fence is over 6 feet and surrounds the garden, but because of garden sheds it is possible for foxes to get in my garden, though unlikely. At least 5 cats occupy just my home and the one next door aswell. The whole family is out of the house from 8am till 4pm, and especially in winter, this makes it impossible to let them out as its dark when we get home, and we cant leave them unsupervised around the pool obviously, as they could accidently fall in! Please help me...can I still keep chickens even though these conditions arent ideal? Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Bark areas are fantastic for chickens. I keep my girls permanently in their Omlet runs, and there have never been any problems with this. As long as your bark area is big enough to house an eglu/cube and the run... go for it! Welcome to the forum, by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeastar--x Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Thanks a lot! Thats really helpful! They are really like little hamsters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
