Berkochicks Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have posted this in the chicken sitters forum but have only had one response, so please don't move it. Is there a family out there who is feeling the credit crunch and would like free accommodation for the May half term week? We have a weeks holiday booked and, though we can find people to let out and feed the chickens, I don't want the girls to be on their own. We live in Herts but with easy reach of London, 30mins by train to Euston. Have a 4 bed house next to football pitch and park, short walk to canal, close to National Trust Ashridge estate, 15 mins to Whipsnade. We do live on a main road but the house is set back. We have all equipment for kids 0-100 so you wouldn't need to bring anything. Perhaps there is someone out there wants to try out the chicken thing before they buy? The 6 girls are housed in a cube with a fenced in area. They are very spoilt but friendly. Many thanks, Donna Rosie Martha Maisy Mrs Williamson Tallulah Princess Hannah chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 My neighbours retired parents do house sitting. They do charge though, would you like me to find out how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkochicks Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks, that would be really helpful. My parents would normally stay but we are taking them away. We had planned to go to France but because of the exchange rate decided to stay in England. Just thought if there was someone out there who would normally go on holiday but, because of the now recession, now cant they could still have a break. I have got a friend who can take them but she has lost 2 girls to foxes in the last few months. I feel mine are pretty safe here. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 What a fantastic offer as you say it would be a super holiday and the chance to get used to chickens, or have a holiday and still have a chicken fix Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkochicks Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 I guess its not on everyone's top holiday destinations but there's lots to do here. We are in the Chilterns this would be a good base for anyone wanting to do part of the Ridgeway walk. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Could you arrange for someone to look after them in their own garden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkochicks Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 I could but they would have to have a hen house. Our Cube was constructed in the space between the fence and the shed and the only way we could get it out is to take it to bits. My friend has a spare Ark but gets lots of foxes so I'm not sure if the girls will be safe. It was just the idea that we have a slightly larger than average, comfortable house sitting empty for a week and someone else could use. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I see. Just noticed where you live. Was going to offer to have them for you, but I expect a detour to Sheffield is out of the question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkochicks Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks, that's really kind. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hi Donna I think this is a fabulous offer and if we weren't going away ourselves i'd have leapt at it! Are you, or have you ever been, a member of the NCT? They keep a house swap register that we belonged to and used for over a decade. All lovely experiences, and lovely families who looked after our cats beautifully. You could look into it and see if anyone on the register is chook-friendly and keen for a fab holiday? Good luck and well done again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 What a great idea! Hope you get something sorted soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
