chocchick Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Does anyone else find bars from the roosting bars come off? When I take the bars in and out of the eglu to sweep the bottom out I've had problems with one or more bars coming off leaving the end of a metal staple that inserts into the bar. It happened with our first roosting bars and OH mended, possibly with glue, and now with our new ones. I think washing them may have done it, I use lots of water, scrubbing and spray bird cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Yep. Bought a second set a couple of weeks ago ansd one piece came unattached within a few days. I too scrub and s"Ooops, word censored!"e them and use a strong jet of water. I just think the staples are not robust enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Mine haven't come apart....yet! I have two sets so that the dirty ones can dry after a scrubbbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Two of the staples have come off mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Perhaps there was a dodgy lot then..... Just fix them back on with screws Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Will do Clare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I just turn mine upside down and stamp on them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Same happened to me - so I'm ordering some more as they are going cheap in the shop at the moment and I can collect on Saturday! I have had two bars all together come off and presumed it was my rough handling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I just turn mine upside down and stamp on them.... Same here. Several of mine came apart early on, before I'd done anything, so we just Websiebodged them (unskilled DIY). It's not a big deal to put a few small nails in if they're loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Anybody else ordering stuff to collect on Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 A mark 3 purple eglu???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hey, good joke! Dream on Annie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 hmmmmmmm - we haven't got a purple one yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris70 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I just turn mine upside down and stamp on them.... Me too - although I may get a spare set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Why bother, they'll only break! Lesley: If there's a purple mark 3 eglu there, I get first dibs on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 No fighting please ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 And I'm bringing a BIG stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Come on now, less of that handbags at dawn I can see that you'll be on the naughty table with us then In fact at this rate, it'll be one big naughty table, with Kate bagging the seat next to the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I'm sure that's the only reason OH is coming.....just so I don't sneak any little "extras" home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 That and the beer Annie The Boy loves the Omlet get-togethers, this one is even more tempting because I have bought his ticket for him, so it's free food and booze he IS interested in chooks and wants to get his own when his garden is sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I haven't told him about the beer yet...... waiting for him to say, "Nope, I'm not coming...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Best keep that card in reserve then. Or just say 'fine, I'll go on my own' that always gets them worrying! You can sit with us if that's the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Cheers M'dears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Did someone say Mark 3 Purple eglu up for grabs at the do? Yep im up for one of those - sorry Lesley & Annie you dont stand a chance even with a big stick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 That Emma's definitely on the naughty table with us then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
