Fur 'n' Feathers Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Last night we mowed the rather long lawn and set the eglu in its "starting position" ready for the "feed and weed" by the hens ARRIVING ON MONDAY Going to pick them up just after 9am. We're gradually clearing an area at the bottom of the garden to use for a permanent area later and can't believe the space that's appeared as we cut back the VERY overgrown hedging We have tried out the tarpaulin we got from Wyevale and, folded in half it goes virtually over the whole run, so will give them a good bit of shelter if the weather turns bad again. We've also screwed the run to the ground with the omlet pegs which appear excellent (wish we had them when we used to camp ). As Feathers works from home on Mondays it will be a huge difficulty remaining focussed for the rest of the day We'll try to post photos as soon as possible after they arrive. Hope we can do this properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 How excitng . I know what you mean about overgrown bushes. My new run is sited on ground that wa virtually covered in bushes a couple of weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 That's fantastic! My girls arrived on Wednesday (about 8.30am) and I haven't done anything since! I just love watching them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Congratulations!! It is amazing what a difference cutting down a few bushes makes! I had this done just a couple of weeks aga........and am still astonished at how much light ther is now. I spoke to the gardener this week ....a chap who maintains the grounds where i have my jobette and reminded him that I owed him some money......he said he'd rather have payment in eggs!!!! He and his lad were here for the better part of a morning so I feel I have got a bargain! I am happy to give him money and eggs....but he said no!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Blimey Egluntine that was a good bargain!! Wonder how many eggs I'd need to get some handy chap to make me a walk in run??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 I spoke to the gardener this week ....a chap who maintains the grounds where i have my jobette and reminded him that I owed him some money......he said he'd rather have payment in eggs!!!! It's amazing the bartering opportunities that open up isn't it. A friend of ours has an allotment and has suggested organic veg in exchange for organic eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...