New hens not going into Eglu Go Up

[Olly]

I agree, you've done everything you could, and there's no evidence that the hens are suffering. I think you just have to accept the situation. Well done for the way you've handled this.

[surfer_chicken]

By the way, is she a Forum member?

 

It would be really awkward if she was

[mum-2-olly]

personally I would go berserk if someone called into question my animal husbandry - mentioning the RSPCA - when they themselves would need to read up on chicken keeping.

 

Just as in the 'interfering neighbour' thread I would have severe objections to a neighbour deciding when my chickens should be let out and when they should be given treats, my sentiments here are the same.

 

I also think it's outrageous that omlet sell an eglu for 'up to 4 chickens' and then makes you pay out an extra £100 for 1m of run extension (when if my chicken maths is right, it would cost 200 to extend the run for the whole 4 chickens, as a 2metre run is intended for 2 chickens).

 

That being said - there must be a reason she only has 5 in there when the adverts say it can fit 6. Possibly because she feels that's the amount that can live there comfortably? I know I wouldn't buy more chickens than I thought I could comfortably house. And I definitely would buy as many as I could comfortably house.

 

i love that my thread is now becoming famous or should i say infamous!!!!!! i also love how squiffs calls it husbandry!!!!!!

[mum-2-olly]

I really would urge caution. Have a look at this thread, which views things from the perspective of the person whose husbandry is being called into question by a neighbour .

 

 

hee hee it really is a famous thread now egluntyne is quoting it!!

[Diggory]

Hello everyone

 

Some of you might remember this old thread - well I'm just posting to say that there's been a happy ending! Out of the blue my neighbour has installed a large, handsome outdoor run. So now the chickens can trot around and I even saw one having a nice dust-bath

[Redwing]

Thats brilliant news I am so glad things have worked out so well, perhaps your gentle approach got your neighbour thinking

 

Cant persuade you to get any hens I suppose?

[Diggory]

I'd love to have some hens - the problem is I'm young (mid-twenties), living in rented accommodation, and in the search for a better job than I have now can easily foresee a house-move or two on the horizon. One day though!

[Egluntyne]

That is good news ... although it sounded as though the hens were being adequately cared for.