Dolly Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Hi everyone It's becoming apparent very quickly that Roxy wants to go outside with her friends and NOW!! She was quite agitated this afternoon and I think keeping her in may be doing more harm than good as she keeps trying to jump at the walls to get out. So to keep her separate and safe from her friends, can anyone help me with eglu hire for a few weeks? I'm in the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire area and if I could collect tomorrow that would be brilliant. I'd be very grateful, and so would Roxy! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Great news and how lovely of your vet to keep such a watchful eye over her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Dolly try posting a message in the "wanted" section......& add a note explaining you've posted there to get a better chance of finding a temporary home for Roxy............I'd also post on Freecycle for an unused rabbit hutch or teachest which could be adapted "heath robinson" style with a roll of weldmesh from an equine/animal/farm type shop.....just a few rambling thoughts........good luck Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 for Roxy and for your lovely vet (bet he's always wanted to be one ) Good luck with finding an eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alet_chicken Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 so very pleased for you! Best wishes for Roxy, a very brave girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Glad your little chicken is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipichick Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 So pleased to read Dolly has pulled through and couldn't wait to get back to her friends Also a very well done to your vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 That's brilliant news! Hooray for Roxy! And your lovely vet I hope you can find her an eglu/hutch to stay in soon, so she can get outside and enjoy some sunshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Great news, Roxy must be made of tough stuff! What a brilliant vet you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 After a mad dash to the brilliant Cotswold Chickens in Oxfordshire, Roxy is safely in her own eglu in the garden near her friends . My DH suggested we buy another eglu as "it could always be sold on when we no longer need it" - he never fails to amaze me, and is obviously more soft than he cares to admit! There was quite a lot of shouting and raised hackles from Roxy's 'friend' who is top chick and from Roxy herself when they saw each other, so sadly after less than 3 days away they've forgotten they were close friends I've no idea what it will be like when they meet each other face to face in the coming weeks, but we'll take it very slowly. Has anyone else any similar experience with reintroducing a hen with an obvious change/deformity in her anatomy? I'm worried that they'll go straight for her beak and cause more damage. Thanks for listening to me ramble on, but it really helps to know I'm not the only mad chicken mum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Every cloud has a silver lining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 well if you are a mad chicken mum, i must be too! my girls mean the world to me and not one day (even if its a poo day) i wouldnt be without! i would take the inro slowly, as you said and watch out for any pecking, i introduced my white stars into a flock of five and used some anti-pek spray after two applications they were fine and its totally safe for use on the hens head and "quiff" etc (as we call it!) I put loads and feeders and drinkers out so my other hens didnt feel threatened (apprently that is why they peck when i new hen comes into the group) asnd especially if Roxy is taking abit longer to eat and drink she will appreciate the extra food! Let us know how we get on and send us a pic!!! xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 How wonderful to come on here and hear such good news, such an amazing vet you have please pass on our congratulations to him for going above and beyond. Roxy must be one feisty lady to come through all this which is testament to your love and care of her. Fingers crossed for a quick and friendly reintegration with her friends.. yay Roxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 So glad to hear the good news !! Can you name the excellent vet and practice ? - s/he deserves a medal (maybe we could have an Omlet equivalent to the Good Egg awards for this sort of exceptional qaulity of care ?) H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 So sorry. Hope she is getting better. What is a bumper bit? Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Have a look in the FAQ section. There are a couple of info threads about them there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hi Marie, so sorry to have missed this; I've not had a lot of forum time lately. I'm glad that Jude came up trumps for you and had one that you could take straight away. If I'd known you were in the are at the weekend, you could have come to see the chickies. Roxy was always my favourite too, wish her a speedy recovery from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
