ScottishMike Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 We're looking after a relatives 2 ex bat hens for 3 weeks Nice orange eglu with a standard run. The girls stay in the run while we are at work, and get out to free range around the garden in the evenings and weekend. They are totally used to me now, and run over to me as soon as they see me, hoping for some corn My aim has been, for several years now, to keep hens - and it very nearly came to fruition a few years ago thanks to a member on here - but that fell through - and now the Mrs has absolutely put her foot down, and depsite the 3 kids and me all lobbying for hens, she's having none of it So, this is now how I get my annual fix of looking after hens - just offer them a holiday home whenever these rellies are on holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Excellent, do you think this experience may make her waver? Good to hear from you, your sense of humor and posts have been missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 *waves* Oh, don't get me started on hoping that the hens would win her over I had hoped that having them around would prove several things - they aren't noisy. They aren't smelly. They don't annoy the neighbours (actually the neighbours moaned when the hens left last year - they missed them! ) Despite having proved all the above, and despite enjoying the eggs they provided us with last year (nadda this year, but they are getting on a bit these hens), she just ain't budging Oh well, annual holidy hen fix will have to do - and it's really no hardship in the summer anyway - a daily clean up of the eglu and the run, lift any doings left from the freeranging, dump it all in the composter. Easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Buy an identical set-up with similar hens and she will just think they are on permanent holiday with you! Simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I was going to say advertise your services on here but I reckon ISCA's suggestion is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 if only I have grand plans for a permanent setup, but it's all pipe dreams Anyway, the chucks are settled on the balcony bit right outside our patio doors, wher ethey seem to love to sit and watch what's going on inside the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Sorry to hear you still haven't won the OH over . She's really made her mind up, hasn't she . Enjoy your visiting hens . (I think you should offer your hensitting services far and wide .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Can't you do some sort of deal with her? Is there something she really wants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Tried various methods of persuasion, but she ain't having any of it So I'll just enjoy the hens while we have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Keep chipping away at her I'm sure she will eventually give in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Buy an identical set-up with similar hens and she will just think they are on permanent holiday with you!Simples. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 There is an orange Eglu on Ebay at the mo - situated in Larbert. What are you waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Would make a good present for wife with a couple of chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Or ....... do you have a nice brother/sister/relative who might just think it would make a lovely present for YOU ? It would be rude to refuse it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 There is an orange Eglu on Ebay at the mo - situated in Larbert. What are you waiting for? you are wicked it's on my watch list now, but if I hit 'bid' I think I'd better have a good divorce lawyer to hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Lots of sqawking in the garden tonight - went out to find a cat in the garden Chased the little beggar off and got some sweetcorn out to try and calm the chooks down. Bluebell settled down very quickly, but Sylvia took a bit more sweet talking before she stopped sqawking and dropped her head and got back to her normal self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Well, the hens went home after almost a month with us. They only gave us 3 eggs in that time, and in return they nicked the only 3 strawberries our two little strawberry plants had produced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 That won't help your wife change her mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
