chelsea Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Wow, they didnt waste any time settling in did they?!! an egg already Cant wait to see the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 That's great news and I like the way you decided on their names, perfect. I've heard that getting the angle to cover the area you need for Foxwatch is critical, but it may take a few days to be most effective (for the fox to realise not to go near), and that those who have used this have found it invaluable and effective. Welcome Henny Penny & Jemimah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Only just caught up with this - sorry! So sorry to hear of your loss but congratulations on the new additions - wise choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I have only just caught up too. I am so sorry about Henny and Penny, but I am so pleased that you were able to get HennyPenny and Jemmimah to fill the void. Just remember that your first girls had a lovely life with you and that your new girls will too. Lots of luck to you allxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 That's great news Simon From experience, there's nothing like new hens to fill the hole in your heart and the empty eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Congratulations on your new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Congratulations from me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieandnick Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 That sounds horrible, and I wouldn't want anything to happen to our three girls. Can anyone tell me if you can use Foxwatch with cats? We've got two felines, and I don't want to be scaring them off as well as the fox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hi katie. I undrestand that the frequency that Foxwatch operates at doesn't affect cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieandnick Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Excellent, thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 The fox repellant mentioned in another thread says it deters cats and dogs as well, although it works the same way as a Foxwatch. So perhaps you have to be a bit careful what you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I have a Foxwatch and my cat doesn't bat an eyelid when I'm testing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggy-Bread Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Just caught up with this too. A very timely reminder as I was definitely getting far too relaxed re letting the girls out when we're not around. Added to which I heard the foxes last night so I will be extra vigilant now. Such sad news about your girls but, like the others have said, they obviously had a happy and spoilt life (quite right too), and you won't forget them. Congrats on getting your new pair - eggs already - just the thing. Mady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane and Martin Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 How awful for you all. We eventually invested in an electric fence for the garden. When we increased to four hens I was leaving them free rangeing all day, but every night came home full of anxiety that they may not be there. The fence has given me a senseof relief re the foxes, a designated space in the garden for the girls - so no poo everywhere else!! Although I still have to tackle the problem of Beatrice flying out - not a pretty sight - to lay her eggs. I have been shocked a couple of times, so have the dogs. I learnt quickly to remember to turn it off before grabbing hold of it, however Ellie the English Setter (daft breed) is so nosey she can't keep her nose away!!!!! Have fun with your new hens and good luck with whatever fox deterrent you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I got up this morning to find something had dug under the eglu from both sides where it sort of curves under the base. It's virtually a tunnel from both sides - however whatever it was hasn't dug near the run part [yet]. I can only guess it was a fox - I would have thought a fox would have made our security lights come on but I suppose if it was after dawn we wouldnt know - So I'm off to research electric fences and shotguns . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
