Angels4 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Has anybody ever forgot to let the girls out of the cube ALL DAY. I lefty for work at about 5:30am this morning and I forgot to let the girls out of the cube as I usually leave the door open but because of the bitter wind last night I shut the door, as a result I forgot to let them out in the am....Has anybody else ever done this and do you think they will be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 At this time of year they will just be hungry, thirsty and a bit miffed. In the summer it would be a more serious matter. You might not get any eggs tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Could've been worse. You could have had an eglu . I'm sure they'll be fine - you might have to spoil them a bit to help them forgive you though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 I have set the waterer and the feeder inside the cube with them for the evening so I'm hoping they will at least drink if not eat. No eggs tomorrow seems like a fair exchange. I have posted a reminder sign on the door as I leave as a precaution so I don't ever do that again. I'm just glad they will be ok. In the summer months I will be leaving the door open all the time but it was so darn cold and windy here last night I wanted to keep them out of the draft. I have the whole day off tomorrow and will be home working around the garden so I will feed them some extra meal worms and warm oats as a peace offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I am sure somebody on here did it once, a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Could that person be the person who posted just before me? Well the girls have made it out of the cube this morning but with a little hesitation and ALOT of dirty looks I've promised to make it up to them but I think Lucy believes that i have "alot of 'splaining to do". As she won't even look at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 now that is one filthy look Mark, methinks that 'Dad' is in trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I think grapes, and sweet corn are the order of the day. Just hope they're in a forgiveful type mood....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 So they didn't appreciate a "duvet day" then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Oh dear Mark, she does look cross. I think you have a lot of making up to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 You are definately in the dog house. You won't live this down in a hurry. They will bring it up at every opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Yep hubby did it, i went out to put them away and they were still in luckily it was winter in a wooden coop so they weren't really bothered at all think they thought it was a very long night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Being winter is the only blessing. I'm sure Coco was screaching at the top of her little lungs to be let out. Poor neighbors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I did it, when I'd had my new Eglu and hens approximately two weeks luckily it was winter, but I was absolutely terrified when I got home and realised what I'd done. I was convinced I would find two dead hens in there. Like yours, they were just rather cross and bemused at why I was shining a torch on them and feeding them sweetcorn at 9.00 o'clock at night! It's one of the main reasons why I now leave the door open all year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
