prof Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 the little monkeys ran out the eglu run this morn after i spent ages diggng them out so i could give them food and water and will not go back in i gave the and a good clean out, as i was like a snow man anyway , and managed to get the kids (off school as schools closed) to help , but will the girls go in ..........no way. even meal worms didnt work the little monkeys are boc bocking about under the trampoline, then jumping up and down in the snow with both feet together . i keep going outside to dig them a path to their run as the snow comes up to their necks its soooooo deep does anybody else have naughty snow loving chucks? i thought they would like to stay warm and dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 My chooks are horrified by all things snowy You will need to resort to some large scale bribery to get them back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipCaldwell Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 my chook took one step out the eglu then promptly returned to the roosting box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I got told off for having the cheek to make it snow!! they do not like the white stuff 1 little bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 wot on earth is the matter with my 4 they are still playing in the snow & now its going dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Mine decided they wanted to go back out again just as it was starting to snow and get dark. However when faced with the reality of the situation they preferred it in the run! Prof, sounds like you have very hardy chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 ummmmm . no docsquid, i think they are just stupid i did wonder earlier, if one of my cats was roosting in the eglu (as they do tend to), but they are far to wise to venture out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 ummmmm . no docsquid, i think they are just stupid i did wonder earlier, if one of my cats was roosting in the eglu (as they do tend to), but they are far to wise to venture out All three of our cats are upside down on the duvet with their paws in the air and no intention of moving Thank You Very Much. I've now got to persuade DH that the new hot water bottle we bought before Christmas for his Mum should be put in the poo tray of the cube...wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Oh i hope my wife doesnt see this! I have a thermastatic heater for my home brew, its hard enough stopping her steal that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 ha ha ha. good luck with that then docsquid:lol: my 4 have chosen to now go in the run of (they really dont like the (i think its an awful colour too!). the is under loads of snow and has no treats hanging in it & no food and no cover on the run at all the is under big trees, and so that is mainly clear of snow, and has treats hanging in a covered run, and food and water my chucks are barmy but hopefully not tooooooo cold make sure your DH doesnt give the hot water bottle to his mum after the chucks have used it. oooh, toots. my hubby has one of them or did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Ok now I feel guilty! I nearly bought one of the home brew belt heaters to go round the glug to stop it freezing during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I have one very badly behaved chook. She never wants to come in . I have learnt the hard way and never let them out to FR if I have any plans to leave the house within half an hour ! They KNOW when you are busy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Just a thought - could it be that they are too scared of the white stuff to cross it to go back in? I've had to rescue wet chickens sheltering down the garden from the rain - because they won't cross the great divide back to the shelter of the run. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 hi tricia. i thought that 2, but they were dancing about in it unless of course that dancing was in disgust and not enjoyment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 get ex bats they are such good girls.... always come when called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I don't think mine are going to be very pleased tomorrow.... 4inches and still snowing! I'll let you know if mine dance in the snow, but I don't think so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 2 inches snow here in 1.5 - 2 hours . !! The snowflakes are enormous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 still loads snow up here this morn but not snowing at mo! kids all still off school. chucks still insisting on free ranging in all the snow & still doing the "snow dance" im wondering if its because their feet are cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
