emu Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Just amazed by how 3 months have passed by since we got the chooks-from a starry eyed arrival by night to the next day nerves will they won't they come out of the eglu? To their first dustbath to their frantic sprint to the door to greet you for treats time.Their first eggs what a delightful surprise to their everyday egg treats. Really never thought chooks would make for such endearing and entertaining pets. The forum has been brilliant and so helpful on all aspects of chicken keeping - first point of call on any query I have had to date. Which leads to the next part- less than a week to go before we part for Dubai and the girls go camping. Well they are going to be looked after by a lovely local lady who also keeps hens. Hers roost in trees! She has had them for over 5 years now with no problems.A spare chicken ark is available on standby should our girls not fancy the idea of the tree house-They have lived a very sheltered life in their cosy eglu. Have packed their treat bowl,pellets,mixed corn,grit,bird seed and grapes and pocket money together with the omlet netting should they not want to mix with their chooks.Have I missed anything? Going to take them over the night before and then check on them before we leave the next day,we shall all miss them. Shall finish off our packing in the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 How exciting . It's like sending your children off to school camp . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 sounds like they are going to have a lovely holiday aswell Have you packed a bag of marshmallows for the campfire?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Sounds exciting for them......and for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Would love to know how the chooks get on, Emu ... I've been wondering whether to try this approach when we go away for more than a couple of days, as there's a lady in our village who keeps quite a few hens and would be happy to look after mine. Just wondered whether they would be scared by the other chickens though, and would they adapt to being locked in their run for a week (without shouting all day!!). Anyway, have a fab holiday, and let us know how your 'girls' get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 How exciting for them. NOW - don't keep on thinking about them when you are on your hols and don't keep on phoning them every night ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Dubai is a fantastic place. I haven't been there for a couple of years, but it is a wonderful vibrant city, with loads to do! Re the hens, I would definitely keep them in the ark whilst they are on holiday. They aren't used to living 'up a tree' and you don't want them to come to any harm. The safest place for them is locked up at night. Have a good holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Have fun and no they aren't tree roosters so please make sure the ark is big enough as you have an Orpington I think, Orpingtons could never roost high as they are a heavy breed. Also they will all be safe and not have the added stress of no where to roost. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Must admit the ark option with the omlet netting would be my first choice,but if they don't roost there bearing in mind they have been up a 10ft ladder in their time,I would be happy for them to have an adventure too.Can't imagine them roosting outdoors in present weather conditions though. Shall relax once they have spent their first night away i guess. Shall let you all know how they get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
