New2this Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi All, I've finally got round to loading pictures of our new cube, girlies and run. Let me know what you think 1) Omlet van 2) Ta-tar! Assembled Cube 3) Here are the 'Omlet Girls' - Firstly Sandy () 4) Second - Emily () 5) Third - Mrs Puff () 6) Now the rest of the Girlies - Girtie (Bluebell), Banjo & Juno (Columbines) and lovely Emily Jackson (Amber Lee) Finally, here's the external run to the right of the cube I've netted using Omlet's netting, pegged down every 2 squares to reduce the possiblity of foxes digging in. I work from home so I only let the girls out into this bit when I'm home. I have officially become 'mad chicken women' . I love the girls, pecking order still being sorted out but hoping all will settle down shortly. Touch wood, so far so good. I just love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 lovely photos and chooks Sandy is a stunner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 What gorgeous girlies, and a fabulous run area for them as well! I'm sure you will get many hours of pleasure from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2this Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Isn't she just......she was the extra one I accidently 'acquired'. One two many chicks had been loaded up into the van in the morning but I just couldn't send her back on her own, so I offered to purchase her in addition, on the spot. But she is lovely and eating out of my hand from day 1 Emily Jackson ( is the tamest - she's like's being hand fed, loves being stroked whilst eating and beginning to 'crouch' as if to say, 'gaw on, pick me up then'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Fantastic pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Lovely photos. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 gorgeous girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Great looking girls and a fab set up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Lovely pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2this Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thanks everyone, I'm glad you like them. I have couple of questions about my set up- 1) The edged area immediately upon which the cube has been placed, I've laid bark chips down not realising it's very different to wood chips. Should I redo this and what's wrong with using bark chips? 2) Has anyone know a fox to 'climb' the netting, is it possible? I know from reading postings on the club forum they can scale 11ft 'solid' structures, what about netting. I am worried now about them being out in the external run following an increase in postings regarding fox attacks? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks. Christine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I have read the netting is to keep chickens in, not preditors out. My cat has walked on the netting and with the bendy poles folded it down and walked in, so I am sure a fox would sort it out eventually. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 They're all gorgeous. And their markings are amazing....beautiful Whoever said the world is a bad place....can't be with chickens in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...