seraphine Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22781593@N03/ If any of you have the time (or inclination ), would you mind taking a look at the pics above and seeing if we've forgotten anything/if there's anything in our garden we should consider or that could cause a problem, and anything else you might want to tell me! There's also a large patio area out of shot which has a table and chairs, plus some raised beds with veg and a herb garden - these will all be covered with chicken wire, natch! The area for the Eglu and run to go on is filled with bark, as I understand it bark isn't the best so we'll s"Ooops, word censored!"e it out of the actual run and fill that with wood chippings/aubiose. Getting excited now - only 22 sleeps to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Looks good to me. My chickens love scratching around under trees and bushes and I can see you've got tree cover which they will enjoy. And the tree will give shade in high summer which they will like. Start the countdown 22, 21....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphine Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks for looking Henwatch. Do you think the area where the Eglu and run will be sited is too dark? They will be in there 60% of the time I would say...We have ordered a run converter to add an extra metre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 They are better off in the shade so I wouldn't worry about it being dark Looks very good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks for looking Henwatch. Do you think the area where the Eglu and run will be sited is too dark? They will be in there 60% of the time I would say...We have ordered a run converter to add an extra metre. Not too dark at all. My lot are under the shade of a tree all summer. On really hot days I feel better knowing they are shaded. I have a run coverter too on my eglu and it is useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Looks a perfect set up and I think they will enjoy is it a a slide I see and cosy coupe!( I remember those days)! Am sure they will be most satisfied. Great indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Looks like a perfect set up . Not long to go now . Are you getting eglu and chickens on the same day? (Sorry, can't remember!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Looks like chicken luxury to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Looking good. I wouldn't waste the bark just change it when its soiled if it goes slimy. That's a great area for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphine Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Looks a perfect set up and I think they will enjoy is it a a slide I see and cosy coupe!( I remember those days)! Am sure they will be most satisfied.Great indie Good to know it's not too dark, I seem to be worrying constantly at the moment about our new arrivals! It's like having another baby! Indie - yes it is indeed a slide and cosy coupe you can see! The slide comes off the side of Bella's house - never gets used mind The cosy coupe is a big hit with the littlest one, I'm sure the chickens will have a rare old time playing with all the toys as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphine Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Looks like a perfect set up . Not long to go now . Are you getting eglu and chickens on the same day? (Sorry, can't remember!) Hi ANH, yes, they're all arriving from Omlet on the same day - v exciting day that'll be! My husband's taken the day off and it's half term week so both my girls will be around too (4yr old and 14m old) - the 4yo is beyond excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Looks good My moms cousin (he's about 2) came round a few weeks ago and loved the chickens. He was running around after then, picking them up for 'loves' and everything. The chickens didn't take any notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
