Olly Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer_chicken Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 By the way, is she a Forum member? It would be really awkward if she was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 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!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum-2-olly Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggory Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggory Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 That is good news ... although it sounded as though the hens were being adequately cared for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
