RubyReckless Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 In February two alsatian dogs jumped over the free range run fence and ripped apart our three chooks. It was awful. for 3 months the garden was dull and quiet and felt so lifeless. We didn't get more hens while the dogs could still escape, and when we were going on holiday too. The owner has now built a higher fence to keep her dogs in, and 5 weeks ago we decided it was safe to get new girls. Our black rock, warren and speckledy came to live in the lovely red eglu, though the girls were rather young (16 - 18 weeks) We are now getting an egg every day. It's only Ida, the Warren, who is laying so far, but reliable fresh eggs again is such a lovely thing! Hurray for chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hurray indeed! Yes, I remember the sad news, so I'm really pleased to catch up with the good news now. Welcome to the new girls, I'm delighted for you. Time to add the names to your signature now. Good to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 So sorry to hear about your other girls! But the new ones sound fantastic! Chickens are addictive aren't they? All the best with the newbies! C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Glad to hear you got some newbies The garden just isn't the same without hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Good to hear that things are on the up, after such a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sorry to hear about your girls, but it's lovely to hear about your new ladies gardens don't seem quite the same without them do they? karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 It'll be lovely for you to have hens in the garden again especially during the summer. Dreadful news about your other girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
