Dippy Egg Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I collected my new Eglu plus 2 chucks today. Luckily Omlet had a selection of Hybrids to chose from which I wasn`t expecting so I have a Gingernut Ranger (Ruby) & a Miss Pepperpot (Poppy). It took me 2 and a half hours in the pouring rain to assemble and although I was soaked to the skin I managed to keep my hens lovely and dry in my shed. I have put Hemcore down and covered the run with a shower curtain. My chucks seem quite happy and my dog is absolutely fascinated. I am wondering what to do tonight though. Do I put water in the sleeping pod and if so how do I secure it or will the hens be ok to wait until I open the door in the morning? My fingers are very sore from thos ghastly clips but luckily the rain washed the blood away quickly! Plus the small end panels don`t fit properly if you attach the washers and screws where the instructions tell you, this took a phone call to Omlet to resolve; "Oh yes, the instructions are wrong!" Never mind, I am quite proud of myself now AND the sun is shining! Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Well done! You'll find it's worth the effort! You don't need to put water in the actual eglu, just the run is fine. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Hens will be fine without food and water in the night. They just stand in it, or knock it over . Congrats on the new chooks. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 congratulations on the eglu and your new girls. we have never put food or water in the cube (we have had ours for nearly 3 weeks and they have been fine) they just scrample to get out in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Glad you got your girls & their new home today, & weel done for putting up your Eglu. Those clips are NASTY! Great name for your chook, Poppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippy Egg Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Thanks everyone, chucks now in their bed for the night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Congratulations Dippy Egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Hens naturally roost in trees. No food or water up there. They'll be fine overnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
