Carol U Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Is it just me overreacting or is anyone else worried about the coming storm and their chickens? I can shut them in the eglu and hope for the best tonight, but I don't know whether to keep them in the run tomorrow and hope the roof holds, or whether they'd be safer out in the garden finding the most sheltered spot. I have horrible visions of the whole run taking off if it's as bad as has been forecast. What, if any, precautions are the rest of you taking? Please tell me I'm just being paranoid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara123 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 No your not being paranoid. I'm worry about it too. I'm not worried about there coop flying away as its to heavy (wooden one), but i am worried there homemade run roof will fly off as its made from an old aluminum greenhouse roof with perspex on the top for shelter. Like you I'm just doing everything I can to it to make it more secure. Lets just hope and that its not going to be a bad as predicted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Personally I would keep the chickens in the run. They will be safer there away from wind blown debris ( garden furniture, trampolines, fence panels, TV aerials, greenhouse doors etc. ). The chickens will probably retreat inside the Eglu if it gets really bad. We have have some big gales this winter and the year before. A couple have been really scary Move anything that might be blown about into a shed or garage, but put your car into the garage first Hope the storm turns out to not so bad as forcast and take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I think it will be the first major test of my run-building expertise! I'm not so much worried, as interested (at the moment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 My worry is that the new run will be the first thing to take off, complete with chickens - bit like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 My run did take off last year in a gale . (Well, OK, it actually only moved 6 inches sideways but it still surprised me .) Shower curtains have never lasted through the gales but the corrugated plastic has so far. I have a couple of slabs on the skirt to prevent any "lift off". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Is it just me overreacting or is anyone else worried about the coming storm and their chickens? I'm a bit worried. I remember the "hurricane". Where I live is sheltered (by a hill) from the worst of gales from the south-west but I am going to keep the chooks in the run and, if they don't think of going back into the eglu of their own accord when I think they would be wise to do so, I will put them back in. I won't let them out of the run because of the danger of being hurt by being blown by a gust into something hard, like a wall or a tree. I am also going to find a way of pegging down the eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 It was bad enough here last week. Someone else's bin lid landed in my garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 It was bad enough here last week. Someone else's bin lid landed in my garden. You might get someone else's henhouse and chickens by tomorrow morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Im really worried that their house and run will blow over whilst we are at work tomorrow They hate wind as it is let alone a full strength gale Faye x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Rabbit Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I was just about to come and ask the same question with my brand new, already nervous girls in their brand new not yet been tested run. Thanks for the very sensible advice of putting stuff away - the chicken-watching chairs had better go back in the cellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman2007 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Check this link if you want the most upto date info and risk levels. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_warnings.html Severe Gales 0001 Mon 10 0300 Tue 11 "The Met Office continues to expect an intense low pressure system to move east across the UK during Monday, bringing severe gales and potentially damaging gusts across some areas, more particularly the west and south of England and Wales. Southerly winds are expected to strengthen during the early hours of Monday to give severe gales for a time, coinciding with the morning rush hour in some areas. An additional swathe of severe westerly gales will follow through the morning and afternoon, principally affecting southwest England and the south coast of England. Gusts of 60 to 70 mph are likely with the possibility of 80 mph gusts on exposed coasts and hills. Disruption to transport and power supplies is possible and there may be damage to buildings and trees. In addition high waves and flooding may affect coastal areas in the south. This warning is likely to be superseded by FLASH messages. Issued at: 1110 Sun 9 Mar" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I have the same worries and my girls are new and one is not well. They have the winter cover on at the moment do you think it would be wise to remove it for tonight and tomorrow to prevent lift off? I guess if it's that bad tomorrow they will be sensible and stay in the Eglu most of the day anyway? I am also only 7 miles from the South coast so not looking forward to this at all. I will also put more run pegs in tonight. Fingers crossed for the girls! Hope everyones chooks stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 my eglus and runs have withstood 100 mph winds (December 06) We went away in the caravan to Dartmoor and they were left at home alone.. they were completely fine tho and the eglus never moved an inch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 my eglus and runs have withstood 100 mph winds (December 06) We went away in the caravan to Dartmoor and they were left at home alone.. they were completely fine tho and the eglus never moved an inch! Hi Chelsea, Did you leave a cover on if you had an eglu? Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 my eglus and runs have withstood 100 mph winds (December 06) We went away in the caravan to Dartmoor and they were left at home alone.. they were completely fine tho and the eglus never moved an inch! Hi Chelsea, Did you leave a cover on if you had an eglu? Sarah yes we had shower curtains and the winter shade securely on the runs when we went away. I have never witnessed winds like it - it was really bad - so if mine survived that then everyone's should be fine tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks for that, hopefully they won't be doing a Dorothy! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 No not just you i we have covered all the funiture in our summer house and put paper on the floor, the quail are in there in their Ark and the rabbit is in there in his hutch with his wire run up so he can have some excersise tomorrow on paper. we have tied and pegged down th chicken run with rope, we cant do anymore but i wont be sleeping much i can tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slip and pitch Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hi Chelsea, I'm very relieved to hear that your cube has already withstood 100mph winds! This will be the first really bad weather my cube and hens have faced and I was feeling quite anxious,you've put my mind a little more at ease Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Just seen the local news I think us lot down here in Devon/Cornwall and south wales are going to bear the brunt. Batten down the hatches southerners! exceptionally high tides aswell - so no boating people!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Good Luck everyone for the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 It was bad enough here last week. Someone else's bin lid landed in my garden. You might get someone else's henhouse and chickens by tomorrow morning! I might not want to give them back!....especially if it is a purple or lilac cube! I hope everyone emerges unscathed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slip and pitch Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Lets hope it's not as bad as they've forecast. We've battened down the hatches here in Essex and I'm sure they're be there in the morning. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Good luck everyone - I hope it isn't as bad as they forecasting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Fingers crossed it wont be so bad and keep safe everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
