chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Is anyone else like me and worrying about their chickens in this cold snap?! I know the eglu is supposed to be cool in summer and warm in winter, but I wonder how warm inside it actually is? Without getting in it myself I wont know will I ??!! Made hubby go out and put on the "duvet" on top of the eglu (my sister was throwing out her double duvet so I had it) and placed this over the top of the eglu for extra warmth. I ask hubby for reassurance if they are warm and he just goes is anyone else like me.??...I doubt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I am just the same this evening!! went our earlier on to put a fleecey blanket over the eglu, just to make sure no draughts or anything get in - it is so cold out there!!! Especially concerned as Marmite is unwell at the moment and they say it will be - 3 tonight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Phew, Its not just me then . I was considering duvet AND fleecy blanket tonight !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballgunner Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 my battery hens are indoors in our room so their bald bits wont get cold , daisyand dandyhave the run covered in bubble wrap for insullation so they should be alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I wish I had somewhere I could bring them indoors. Wonder if hubby could do a conservatory when he comes home from work tomorrow ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Now I feel guilty. Should I be covering them with something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 You see I've got you going now havent I ! ...I should keep my worries to myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'm leaving the door open too. It is quite warm in there/ Dip your hand through the egg port! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 open door *shivers* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I read somewhere about putting vaseline on their combs in very cold weather to protect from frost damage whilst braving cold windy days. Has anyone actually needed to do this. My ladies are just getting used to being held, I think smearing them with gunge would test our relationship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'd forgotten about the vaseline tip thanks. im sure everything would stick to it....they would be funny to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Please don't worry about you chooks getting cold - they are much tougher than you think. If you are going to cover the eglu, make sure you don't block any ventilation holes as that will do them far more harm than a chilly night. And they really won't feel the cold huddled together in their feathery overcoats - mine have coped perfectly in their wooden ark in temperatures of less than minus 10 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 perhaps the solution is more hens?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 perhaps the solution is more hens?! Oh, you're absolutely right, Chelsea. It's the only answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Problem solved then! Case closed ! End of thread ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Good luck with persuading OH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Good luck with persuading OH! pretty easy really Martin, involves pork chop supper......his heart is truly through his stomach I got it covered, easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Megan sometimes snuggles into Abbie while she is preening in the daytime if it is cold. She starts burrowing her head into her feathers, but Abbie always looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Mine all bundle in the back of the eglu, it's really warm in there with 8 little feathery bodies. The littlest ones like to burrow under the bigger girls - they must be so snug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I've just been to check mine. Their door is now left half open thanks to a great pile of bark that they've kicked up in front of it. The first 2 feet of run nearest the eglu is completely covered from side to side with a shower curtain. They all look snug as bugs in rugs! When I opened the egg port they all looked up and chuntered at me for letting in a draught - all except Fizz, the most nervous of them all, who was tucked up in the farthest corner from the door, underneath everyone, head tucked in and snoring gently! Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I vaselines the girls pink bits this evening - fenny quite likes theh fuss - clara is not so keen. It is -1 here already and due to drop away more. I will give them porrige for breakfast again tomorrow - but they seem to be happy enough - even thoug I worry about Clara - she has a lopsided beak and is not as fat as Fenny her chookie friend. I worry too much - I know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 You all make me feel like a like a poor chicken mummy I'm not worried at all about mine - they have their lovely Eglu designed to handle all weathers - and lots of feathers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Don't worry Jackie, I'm the same. I just let them get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
