Luvachicken Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I left my old job in April, so the girls have had a lot of time running about from 10am until I shut them in about 6pm ish. But my new job means I have to work every morning until 1pm and most days they will be shut in till then. Will they mind too much ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Well, you can expect some emotional blackmail from them - you know, pacing up and down the run, bok-boking etc, but they will soon get used to it. Even if I'm at home during the day (rarely) I don't let my hens out till after lunch anyway, to make sure they lay inside the Eglu and fill up on pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlady Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Unfortunely sometimes "needs must" and all that..they will soon get used to it, just bribe them with some mealworms and I'm sure they will forgive you..after pleading with those chickeny eyes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 They'll get over it. You could treat them to an extension to their run so that they have more room to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 An extension to their run is a brilliant idea - especially over the winter but i'll have to earn some wages first and then hubby can say "these eggs get more expensive by the day" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlady Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Yes true...but don't they taste GOOD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 An extension to their run is a brilliant idea - especially over the winter but i'll have to earn some wages first and then hubby can say "these eggs get more expensive by the day" but they're worth it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Well, you can expect some emotional blackmail from them - you know, pacing up and down the run, bok-boking etc, but they will soon get used to it. Even if I'm at home during the day (rarely) I don't let my hens out till after lunch anyway, to make sure they lay inside the Eglu and fill up on pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
