robskyd Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hi, We are having some major restructuring to the rear of our house and as a result we would need to keep our three girls locked up 24/7. At present they free range all the time and we think its going to be both cruel and uncomfortable for them to be locked up all the time. We're hoping someone could have them for the time we have all the work done (approx 8 weeks) but if the girls are settled at their new home, then I guess if its ok with the "new owner" they could stay there permanently, so as not to put them through another relocation. They are all nearly 12 months old and we get 3 eggs a day from them. We have 2 Black Rocks and 1 Brown Nick. They are very tame and follow you wherever you go in the garden. We live in the Manchester area and hoping to have them in their new home by next week if possible. (The builder has brought our job forward!!). I'm happy to travel with them, though not too far for their sakes... Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 we just don't have the room sadly but we're in Widnes (about 30 miles from Manchester) so we could B&B them for a few days (provided you bring their eglu/run) if someone further afield wanted to take them on, if that's any help? Wish we could have them but we just don't have the room to keep them permanently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy & Hattie Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I would be interested and I live in manchester. I have an eglu with two hens. Would five hens live comfortably in there. i'm a little worried about hen pecking/fighting though. pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 5 hens would be fine in an eglu, I know as I've done it. I separated the run with omlet netting for the first two weeks so they could see each other but no contact. I lifted the new girls into the eglu at night so they could sleep together and lifted them back out in the morning. After two weeks I let them all in together and I've had no problems, they get along well. It's not the size of the eglu you need to think about but the size of the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 You can't keep 5 hens in a standard Eglu run. As a guide I think it is about 1m of eglu run per hen. So, 2 in a standard run, 3 in a standard run + converter etc etc, especially if they don't free range all day every day. My 5 have one eglu but a very large walk in run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I agree with Bellekatz, there wouldn't be enough room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 If you need a home eglu run and chooks for the duration of the build, then they could come and live in our garden temporarily. They could have an area to themselves rather than mix with my girls, that way they could move back home after the build is finished if that helps? Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I know I'm miles away Rob, but I'd be more than happy to chook-sit them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robskyd Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thanks to those who have replied to my post. I've PM'd the interested parties!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatz167 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hey Rob we live in wardle near rochdale have room for a few more chooks if you have not rehoused them please pm me or contact barbara@omlet.co.uk for my details thanks neil (edit- Neil i have removed your number and email address and passed them on to barbara at Omlet HQ She will email you back if she hears from Rob) - Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Neil you might be better off asking Rob to pm you. Posting your email address and tel no isn't advised by the forum....for safety reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatz167 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 OPP,s thanks for that guess if rob reads this he will pm me but thanks for the advise. neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robskyd Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks to everyone that has replied, I've now found a temporary home for the chooks.... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 That is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...