Lesley Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hello! I would love a cattle prod - but not to use on the cows The cows are fine - just a bit feisty - we're dreading having to load them ready for the abattoir...... and then unloading them at the other end Also, cost of feed is sky high and it is expensive to supplement the grass with organic concentrates and hay. Hopefully, the grass will be better soon, now that it is Spring. The 5 remaining ex-batts are settling in well - they are still contained in the 9' x 12' run area but we will clip their wings and let them out into the full length run today, so they will see grass for the first time. I think we may have a bit of an egg-eating problem with them so hopefully having access to a larger run and grass may sort them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Kate has got one I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Kate has got one I believe. All the Moderators have Cattle Prods - we're saving up for Tazers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Mine's a heavy duty prod . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) Mine's a heavy duty prod . As 'Site Admin' you need a bigger one than most! Edited March 21, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 True . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Good job you don't have to use it too often then! We went into the covered run with the rescue girls yesterday, clipped their wings and released them one at a time into the open run.............as we were doing the last one, I noticed the first one was out by the rabbits I'd forgotten that we've moved the quail aviary to make a concrete base........... the back of their aviary forms the side of the chicken run.......... it was completely open to the area where all the Eglus are and they were all having a good nosey around We had to round them up and put them back in the pen. They won't be able to go out until we've moved the quail back and secured the edges of the aviary/runarea. I just wish the weather was nicer We could get so much more done...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 It's amazing how quickly they learn to escape isn't it Lesley? Mine often scoot through my legs when I open the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Mine's a heavy duty prod . As 'Site Admin' you need a bigger one than most! So that's why Kate has such big super pants - how else would she carry the heavy duty cattle prod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Some photos of the animals in the snow - the hens all stayed under cover and the photos didn't come out, the snow on the roofs made it quite dark. Sheep - they do have a field shelter but prefer to stay out.... The Eglus.... No piggies yet.... Cows.... Poor Vic the Tractor... A cat on the hay bales... Damp wood The main road - just beyond the gate.... and....... Jazz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Wonderful photos Lesley! I love the row of snowy eglus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Gorgeous pictures Lesley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Fantastic pics Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Jazz looks like he's having fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Wow! That's snow! Superb pictures Lesley. I love the eglu shot. It would make a fantastic Christmas card....... Omlet shop? Hope you've got your wellies warming somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Great photos! Jazz looks like he's got his tongue stuck in the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Fab Fab piccies Lesley...................eglus in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 What great photos Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 I love the Eglus one as well - the snow didn't really settle on them though! Jazz is a she - luckily, she doesn't bite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Lovley pictures. I am in love with your sheep lesley The eglu picture is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Fantastic pictures, Lesley! Love the sheep in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Piccies are great - my favourite is the cow with the eye looking straight at you A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Fantastic pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Gorgeous photos Lesley You have a lovely set-up there I love the pic of the Eglus in the snow, I really think they look like baby hippos from behind, especially the pink ones (it's not just me is it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 I hadn't thought of it before.... but now you mention it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
