johnandkymberley Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hi all, we have been offered 2 white stars, and as they are one of my fav breeds, we think we are going to accept the offer. however and this is where i need some helpful people (wink wink) after reading omlet threads and researching how to introduce new hens they all state to beg, steal or borrow anthing they can sleep in. I dont have anything so here i am begging! If anyone could borrow us a hutch eglu etc, we would be so grateful, we live in Bramcote, Nottingham and it will be returned in the same condition as we get it, i dont no if anything will come from this thread but worth a shot, i am now researching vskips and freecycle aswell!!! Thanks in advance xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 sorry, not near enough to help, but a spare Eglu run (with the ends suitably closed off/secured) will do the trick, or a dog crate if you can borrow one. At this time of year, a cat-carrier or even a cardboard box would do for them to roost/lay in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 You might be able to get a cheap rabbit hutch from Codnor Pet shop which isn't that far from you. Or even pets at home which would be a little bit more expensive, but if your introducing to your other girls you could keep the hutch/coop that you buy for illness or bullying problems. or a dog crate or big cat carrier, as long as you know its fox-proof.. I would lend you my coop and run but we're hatching in it and expecting chicks on the 4th july.. sorry. goodluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hi, thanks anyway, i understand only the minority would be in a position to help, the friend who is offering me the hens has got a huge dog crate that she doesnt use (she has a little infact tiny dog!) that she actually lent us to pick our hens up, i might ask her if i can borrow it for a few weeks, i never thought of that! Would putting that in a shed or something be ok? thanks everyone again (i cant thank you enough!) after a awful week, my Cherry baby passing away and i was refused my job promotion and my sister becoming poorly im finally getting excited about something! thanks again xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Sounds like you've had a hard week. Well Chickens are amazing creatures, they voices..(maybe except one of our hens CROWING ) Are so calming. Putting it in the shed would be fine, as long as you know that the fox can't get in there and scare the chickens, and get to them in fact. Goodluck and looking forward to some pictures of your new girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hi, i have decided to use my cat box, its very big, easier to clean and more secure than my friends dog crate, our shed is secure, we also have a greenhouse and a large garage, i dont fancy them being boiling hot tho or in the garage with paints etc (not that they would be near them) the shed just has chicken feed in, suitcases and bits and bobs! So im almost ready, quite excited now, i hope she brings them this weekend....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Might be a bit hot in the greenhouse too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 When are you getting them? Looking forward to pictures, There one of my favorite breeds.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hi, i know they are such gorgeous hens too, they need to be a bit trained tho, they arent used to human contact...YET! Shes unsure of when i can have them, she is going to see if she can get a new home for the others but her partner is a sparky and he should be coming tomoz to fix our outside light so maybe then she did say sunday or monday so fingers crossed its tomoz! Cant wait to get my Willow and Lily! xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Aww. I love them. Like little ballerinas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 yeah, i love them! i will deffo post some pics when i get them, i just hope they like our flock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
