catherinej Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi everyone, Just got back from the vets with Penny after her fox attack and it's good news. He thinks her leg is just bruised and will heal in time and said her wound looked fine too (after my husband superglued it back together). . I am so pleased - I was prepared for the worst. She is on antibiotics so we can't eat any eggs for the next 30 days. Shock horror, we will have to buy some! Still keeping her indoors as I think she needs lots more TLC. Thanks to everyone for your support x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Fab news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Excellent news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspurs Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That's some great news. Good for Penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That's great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hurrah! I'm so glad she's ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 What good news. You must be feeling better - even if you have to buy some eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That's great, I'm really pleased for you all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinej Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Just had to tell you, my next door neighbour has just been round to say they saw the fox on top of my eglu scratching to get in! Penny is safe indoors but while she is getting better, I have agreed to house 2 of next doors chickens until they find new homes for them. I will definately have to build a walk in run now. I know the eglu is fox proof but cant be very nice for the poor hens to be scared by the fox like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Fab news about Penny. I bet you end up keeping next doors hens....well, they will be company for Penny. Don't forget to read the **Intros article** though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hurray for Penny! Great news for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Good news about Penny, but how scary to know a fox sits on the eglu. So what are your two new lodgers like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinej Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 The lodgers are strange varities. We believe that one is a Brahma which is really cute and has fluffy feet! The other we think is a Sumatra. My neighbour actually has 4 of these in total but they fly and generally live in the trees. She has asked us if we can catch them as she dosn't want them any more. They are upsetting some of the other neighbours as they can generally go where ever they want to go and are often on our garden eating Pennys layers pellets. I think we will be keeping the Brahma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 great news. might a fox watch be a good idea place on top of the Eglu! Agree not nice. think Egluntine has one? Any good anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 So glad to hear Penny is on the mend. Good luck with the new "borrowed" hens too. I must admit, I feel much safer with my eglus inside the big walk-in run, as we have bold urban foxes visiting daily. Please remember, no deterrant is greater than vigilance. My girls only free range when I am in the garden with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 My neighbour actually has 4 of these in total but they fly and generally live in the trees. She has asked us if we can catch them as she dosn't want them any more. They are upsetting some of the other neighbours as they can generally go where ever they want to go and are often on our garden eating Pennys layers pellets. a bit of wing clipping necessary? oh, a thought on the fox... are you able to move your eglu to another part of the garden and have a compost bin where the eglu was? So far the fox hasn't worked out where our hens are because the eglu doesn't smell but the compost bins do so the fox is convinced that's where the girls are... worth a try perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 medusa, may I ask how many per do they decide who seeps where or are there 2 runs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 medusa, may I ask how many per do they decide who seeps where or are there 2 runs? I have 7 hens in 2 eglus raised on platforms in my 5X3 metre run. The sleeping arrangement varies to some degree. It is usually 4 in one eglu and 3 in the other eglu, but has been known to be 6 and 1 (in that case I move someone from the overcrowded eglu to make it 5 and 2). I can't bear to have one hen (usually Squib) sleeping on her own. I have read of somebody (I think it was Christian) having 7 or 8 choosing to pile into one eglu. Edited to add: Before you ask.....Yes. I do keep a record of who sleeps where on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 thanks medusa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 aww so glad Penny's ok and would love to see a pic of your new guests! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinej Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions. We are going to move the eglu down the garden so it is closer to the house but the fox comes close to the house anyway so don't think it will make much difference. I have got a compost bin on the other side of the fence to the eglu (long garden) but this hasn't detered the fox. The new guests are a bit put out as they are used to being free - feel a bit cruel keeping them locked up. Just trying the catch the other 3 now! Can anyone tell me what a fox watch is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 a foxwatch is a device that sends out sonic ( I believe) waves of sound that are supposed to fend off the fox. Can be used on batteries and mains (mains better). Ideal for extra fox proofing the garden but not to be relied upon alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 glad to hear that Penny is on the mend, what a cleaver Oh you have to glue her wound together - they do that in A&E too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
