kitchens Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 http://www.giftsandgardens.com/bamboo-cloche.htm Must order some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Oh my goodness, yet another thing which makes me think "I could make that!" I have friends who grow willow & I'm sure we could make some cloches from that , that would hopefully get round my big purple letters at the bottom of my signature! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 They are really different. Perhaps they'll keep the chickens off as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 They're not cloches - they are anti chicken devices therefore highly desireable! Velly interlesting for future purchases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchens Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Sha you sound as bad as me - Before I buy anything I check I can't make it first!! They could easily be made out of willow and would look lovely. Great for keeping chickens off anything you are trying to grow. I saw them in a book where they were being used to keep the chooks off! Go on - have a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 ...and no doubt you'd want pics too?! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 ...and no doubt you'd want pics too?! Sha x Yep and an order book handy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 LA LA LA LA LA (See signature!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Eh? Can't hear yoooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 http://www.giftsandgardens.com/bamboo-cloche.htm Must order some That is exactly what I've been looking for for my imiment veggie patch. A bit more than I wanted to spend, so I shall have to see if I can make something similar myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 They're not cloches - they are anti chicken devices therefore highly desireable! Velly interlesting for future purchases! I've had some of the domed ones for a couple of years and can confirm that they are very definitely Chicken proof plant protection .........although I do have one chook who likes to perch on top of them and have a little doze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I bought a set of 3 a few years ago. They have lasted really well and do keep the chickens off the plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 .........although I do have one chook who likes to perch on top of them and have a little doze That would be fine. A bit of fertilizer for the veggies while they sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm using the cheap expandable trellis from Poundstretcher (the type that's made of sticks, not flat wood) to make moveable chicken proof fences for my veggies. I'm definitely going to think further about making some of those cloches though - wonder where you buy suitable bamboo Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm using the cheap expandable trellis from Poundstretcher (the type that's made of sticks, not flat wood) to make moveable chicken proof fences for my veggies.Jo I forgot about looking in there! *adds it onto my shopping list* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I forgot about looking in there! *adds it onto my shopping list* Not sure they've got their gardening stuff in yet - I need some more too! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I was watching some vintage Gardeners Worlds the other day and the great Geoff Hamilton was showing off some of these cloche....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 They are gorgeous! Want want want. But won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 They are very attractive. I have a soporific DVD about chicken keeping by Francine Raymond and in the bit about chickens and gardens, she uses these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 At least they are nicer to look at than what I have at the moment - strategically placed old freezer drawer over young fuschia. Funnily enough, Apache likes sitting on top too. She's probably killed the poor plant in another way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm definitely going to think further about making some of those cloches though - wonder where you buy suitable bamboo Jo I don't know, but it looks similar to the stuff used for repairing cane chair seats. Try googling upholstery supplies, you'd just need a bit of dowel with holes drilled in for the edges/a circle of some sort for the round ones, shouldn't be too difficult! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
