Martin B Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Well, I'm going away for the weekend to Bath and it's my first time without the chooks sine they arrived. My grandad is coming over to open and close the eglu door at morning and night. Unfortunately my Grandad would be unable to access the eggport. Does it matter if I don't collect any eggs until we return on Sunday, or will they go broody or something? Very worried about that possibility. ---Martin--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 No Martin, the eggs will be fine until you get home. I doubt if they'll go broody while you're away but if they do, there are plenty of things to snap them out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Thanks for the re-assurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I was going to ask a similar question - one of our chooks often sleeps in the nesting box. Should we eat the eggs if we are away overnight and they have been slept on? Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Umm, Mel I sincerely hope that the correct answer to that is "yes" because I've done it and not suffered any ill-effects. I might have second thouhts though if the weather was very hot, and the eglu in full sun, but right now that's not terribly likely Martin, don't worry, the chooks will be fine. Have a great weekend away. Is this 1/2 term for you as well? My children both broke up today for a week, and are quite relieved to have a break after a busy term with SATs & end of term exams etc.You must feel just the same having done SATS too. Enjoy your break, and we'll see you when you get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Yes I have just broke up for half-term! Of course that means a lot more posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Yes I have just broke up for half-term! Of course that means a lot more posts. I thought having time off would mean that you would be spending more time with your chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Yes I have just broke up for half-term! Of course that means a lot more posts. When you're not playing with the chickens of course!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Ooh, great minds Paola!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 That's exactly what I meant. Although we have wireless internet and a laptop! Linda you almost have 1000 posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Linda you almost have 1000 posts! Ooh, I hadn't noticed1 Thanks for spotting it. Maybe I'll be in four figures before the night's out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Have a good weekend Martin! Come on Linda...you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I don't want to hijack Martin's thread! What are you going to be doing in Bath, Martin? It's a lovely city for a weekend break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Well it was my grandma and grandads wedding anniversary when I went away to Germany and my parents and brother were all in paris. I think it was 25 years or something and there was a massive family gathering and a big dinner etc. and we felt a bit bad about not going. So we are now taking them away for a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Hope you have a wonderful time in Bath Martin It is one of my favourite places and Joe went to the university there to study Pharmacy - one day we'll be able to afford a nice big place there but no time soon! Check out Royal Crescent, Victoria Park, The Circus, Pultney Bridge and the shops attached!, the river down to the cricket ground, the Empire Hotel for a bit of Architechture, The Abbey, Take the family to tea at the Pump Rooms and ENJOY IT, it's a beautiful city! And wave at us as you pass Jct 12 of the M5- we're a few minutes away! A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Have a good weekend Martin - the girls will be fine & you will have a lovely clutch of eggs to come home too Bath is beautiful,I am sure you will love it Fingers crossed here for a sopt of sunshine for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Just watched the weather and it is bloomin raining in Bath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Oh dear! Better take your waterproofs!! You'll still have fun. Tomorrow's weather will be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 I now grant you a weekend of peace! Goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Bye, Martin. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Well I'm back. No more rest, expect a busy Forum tonight and tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Ooh yes, you've got to catch up with everything, haven't you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 ....and it's half-term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
