Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh....what a shame Lesley. How disappointing for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Rotten luck - I've never known weather like the last 12 months, I'm not surprised it has such an effect on the bees and other animals. Some of the long time chicken keepers are seeing changes in the way chickens are moulting, laying, going broody etc., probably because of the weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 What a shame . At least you know you weren't alone and you couldn't have prevented it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 How sad and what a shame for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Sorry to hear about the bees Lesley.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 What a shame If this has happened on a large scale will that not screw everything up? Bees are not the kind of thing you want to be in short supply are they particularly if you grow food wot needs pollunating. It might have a few serious consequences for farmers and people who eat food. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sorry about the bees Lesley Its so upsetting when you know you did everything possible for them. Nature's still in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 What a shame If this has happened on a large scale will that not screw everything up? Bees are not the kind of thing you want to be in short supply are they particularly if you grow food wot needs pollunating. It might have a few serious consequences for farmers and people who eat food. Kev. You would be right if it continues in a big way. I would think that at the moment, there will still be plenty of bees and Nature is just having a blip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 What a bummer Lesley Do you want some cuttings from my russian sage (perovskia) when it shoots? The bees love that and you could put it in the bit of garden behind the hive. It's a very pretty plant too, so nice and decorative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Oh No! Lesley that's so sad Lets hope that you can get on with restocking the hive this year - such a shame. We're trying to re-do the veggie growing this year after the wet weather destroyed all our crop last year. Here's hoping for a much better summer this year. A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 So sorry to hear of your bad luck with the bees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Have they been affected by this bee virus that is wreaking havoc around the world? Would that cause them to starve in the face of plenty? Rotten for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I am no expert at the moment, but it sounds like you were just unlucky rather than you did something wrong. Looking forward to todays installment Lesley! Very sorry to hear about the bees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 So sorry about your bees. That must be heart breaking after all your work. Hope you'll be able to get some more this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Today's instalment includes Martin......... We went to collect our 6 rescue hens - they were caught and boxed up for us by Martin and Clash City Rocker - nice to meet you Clash! I couldn't believe how nice the weather was - a beautiful sunny day I tried hard not to look at all the hens because I knew I would see a particular hen I just had to have....... and I don't think Martin or CCR would take kindly to singling particular hens out I was surprised at how well feathered the girls were - I have a lovely jumper knitted by Olly but none of them need it at the moment. We plumped for the Eglu in the end as it won't disappear in the gales which are forecast. They are sheltered there as well. They all found their way into the Eglu and also found the food and water. We have the 6 names ready but won't allocate them until we've seen how they all get on. Next door cockerel taking an interest......... Inspecting the new home.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Lesley they look great and i know they will have a wonderful life with you As for not wanting to pick specific chooks - its all part of the fun watching the helpers like Martin chasing chooks about - i cant believe you were so kind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 It is not fun when somebody tells you that it is their 6 year olds birthday and you have to catch the 6 hens that he wants! But all the hens went to a happy home! I will upload my pictures in a few moments.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Gorgeous Girls Lesley..........they'll have a wonderful life with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I hope Lesley does not mind me posting these pictures in here... Well first of all, I have some pictures of my 2 new hens. Florence and Ermintrude. I think that Florence is a really nice, fitting name so thankyou to Egluntine for the suggestion! Florence: Florence has a bad leg. It is quite badly bruised and therefore she stands on one leg and only just manages to hop around. John and Monica assure me that she shall get better soon which is good news! Ermintrude: Ermintrude is the baldish chicken in the picture above (middle) she looks white and has very little colour in her. Despite her lack of plummage she is very lively, she was so brave that she jumped the fence between John and Monica's hens and the new rescue hens to join in with the established flock! Fortunately we resuced her before she recieved some unwanted attention from Albert the cockerel and of course any other bully hens! Here is a picture of the pair of them together: Yesterday was very cold and there were several hens who were effected by the weather due to their lack of feathers, here they are: John and Monica are now using the Eglu Cube as a henspital for any ill hens. At the moment it is occupied by one blind hen and one hen with egg peritionitis: Tilt your head for this one! Bless them! Not a bad day. Lesley was very prompt which is what we like! We only had 2 people who did not arrive before the 2pm deadline, but one phoned to tell us they were running late and the other was only half an hour or so late. The weather kept out for us as per usual, I just hope that Florence and Ermintrude are ok with the winds tonight... Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Aww, bless! Your poppets have loads of feathers Lesley - they look pretty healthy - let's hope that they don't take off in the storms we're supposed to be getting. Martin - you've picked two with a few challenges - they'd always be the hardest to leave behind for me too - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks Clare. I felt that I had to take Florence in particular because some people might freak out because of her injury and inexperienced hands might not have been the best for her, but I have isolation wards etc. if needed. Ermintrude was the one that caught my eye as she was the scrawniest! She will be great for proving the point. I have so many people at school interested. I have to do a Speaking exam tomorrow for English and I am doing Battery Hens. (Playing it safe) so some pictures of her will help the cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 oh, well done both of you for rescuing those girls I love the pictures of them in the sun , im sure that they probably think that they have just gone to heaven Hope that they all have long and happy lives with you good luck Martin in your exam tomorrow, im sure you will be fab cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Great photos both of you Your new girls will be so happy in theri new homes Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I think that Florence is a really nice, fitting name so thankyou to Egluntine for the suggestion! You are welcome Martin. Great pics. I hope your new girls have very happy retirement and are soon back to full feather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Lovely to see which ones you rescued Martin - and I love the names. We were only prompt because Carl literally dragged me away from this forum.... I don't know if our 6 think that have gone to heaven this morning - thay had a lovely afternoon and then the most vile night. They have all stayed in the Eglu this morning but their neighbours are out in the wind and rain, so perhaps they will learn from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
