New hens not going into Eglu Go Up

[Snoxy]

Hi

 

Does anyone have the new Omlet fencing with the gate?

 

I need to replac the current fencing around my free ranging area and am wondering if the Omlet fencing will do a good job.

 

If anyone has a photo they could post showing the Omlet fencing in situ that would be great

 

Thank you

Edited March 10, 2011 by Guest

[Treacle]

Hi Snoxy,

 

My new fencing arrived last week and I am very pleased with it so far. I will try and put a picture on later for you.

[Snoxy]

Hi Treacle

 

Thank you so much for replying

 

If you could post a pic that would be brilliant

[Henergy]

I too have it - mine has not been put up 'properly' yet, need to stretch it out & straighten etc but will take a picture for you if you like. One of my hens is a real Mrs Adventurer & has jumped out though already. The net hangs a bit in between poles so I am going to put taut string along the top & tie the netting up a little bit.

[Snoxy]

Yes please that would be great if you have the time

[Henergy]

Just remebered so off now to take pictures Sorry

[Henergy]

Hope these are ok for you.

My two do tend to poke their heads through to get the greener grass on the other side ! They seem to be able to get their heads back but I wonder if the holes should be smaller !

[Snoxy]

THANK YOU so much Lisa for going to the trouble of taking the pics and posting...I really appreciate it

 

Looks fab

[Henergy]

You're very welcome.

[Plum]

The netting looks higher than my old omlet netting they must have read about our leaping chooks.

[Treacle]

So sorry I have just remembered too I am off with the camera now!

[Snoxy]

Thank you

[Snoxy]

Thank you

[Henergy]

I've moved my fencing today & have to say it was quite easy to do, but unfortunately one of the spikes has broken (we've already had one replaced). I have also solved the sagging by stringing some rope taughtly between the poles & tying the netting up to it. Overall though quite pleased.

[Snoxy]

Thank you

[Omletina Kyckling]

The netting looks higher than my old omlet netting they must have read about our leaping chooks.

 

I think it's about 20cm higher than the original stuff (which I have) - I've had to put netting above my Omlet fencing to bring the height up to about 6ft or my girlies manage to escape

[Snoxy]

Decided on new fencing...crowd control barriers...or as I have renamed them...chicken control barriers we will attach the netting/fencing we already have to them and use tent pegs so none of the girls can escape underneath...love to recycle We need something more robust because occasionally Heidi lunges at the fencing because she wants to play with the girls...I am hoping the chicken control barriers will do the job

 

We are landscaping the garden at Easter...I am the weather will be good as Mr Snox has two weeks off

[Treacle]

Huraayyy! I have worked out how to get the pics on at last!!! I hope you can see them ok!!!!!!!!

Edited April 12, 2011 by Guest

[Snoxy]

Thank you so much Treacle I appreciate your effort to get a photo on here for me

[Treacle]

There were supposed to be two pictures goodness knows where the other one is!

[Snoxy]

[Snoxy]

Chicken control barriers are now in place after 1.5 days digging out all the manure...I am very pleased with them...I know they wouldn't be everyones cup of tea but they are just perfect for keeping my girls in and Heidi out Re-used plastic mesh we already had so no extra cost Good value for money too

 

Within 2 weeks I should have a garden to be proud of...so excited

[Plum]

Can we see it please

[Snoxy]

Yes Plum I will take pics asap

[Henergy]

I have come to the conclusion that no fence is high enough for mine. One of mine has escaped twice from the Omlet netting & then yesterday while I walked up with treats, one jumped onto the top of it & balanced there !!!!