Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Um, snug as a bug in bubblewrap actually (I couldn't find the picnic rug ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 That looks brilliant, your new girls should be very comfy in there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Very creative indeed!! Question: how have you attached the white thing at the back where the eglu would usually be? I have a spare run and I think that set up would be great for temp home for a broody but I'm curious how you've secured the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 That looks great So glad I bought that extra a while back, I knew it would be useful I am up and getting ready to go to the show Can't wait to meet my new girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Question: how have you attached the white thing at the back where the eglu would usually be? It's a picnic table we used to take camping . You can't see them, but I used 2 industrial sized cable ties to fix the legs at the bottom to the bottom of the run and you can just see 2 small white ties securing the top. The planters are extra security to keep it in place. The run needed to be squashed in a bit so there weren't gaps (bricks there too just in case!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Brilliant improvising ANH Can't wait to see you new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 That looks great I am sure they will love their new home. Looking forward to seeing some photos. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Looks Sure they'll be happy and warm in there! I have one the same black Araucana hybrids as you, mines a Cotswold Olive, and they lay green eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Question: how have you attached the white thing at the back where the eglu would usually be? It's a picnic table we used to take camping . You can't see them, but I used 2 industrial sized cable ties to fix the legs at the bottom to the bottom of the run and you can just see 2 small white ties securing the top. The planters are extra security to keep it in place. The run needed to be squashed in a bit so there weren't gaps (bricks there too just in case!) Aha!!! Yes, I can see the ties on the top and your description makes perfect sense to me - thank you very much for explaining that; very innovative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have one the same black Araucana hybrids as you, mines a Cotswold Olive, and they lay green eggs From the same place, Lewis? Is mine a Cotswold Olive too then ? Redwing texted me today to say that my Araucana laid an egg (she's keeping it for me ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Different shop but guess same supplier so may aswell be - sister chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Lulu (White Star) and Layla (Araucana) are here . They are both lovely and seem to be settling in fine. I even have two eggs, one laid in transit with Redwing, the other (a first for Lulu, I think!) in the car on the way home . The old girls don't seem to have noticed them yet . Had a really interesting time at the Show. Thanks to Redwing for showing me around and explaining what it was all about. There were some amazing chickens there - it was great to seem them for real, rather than just in photos. Clever girls have found their food and water already Lovely new eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Lovely, lovely, lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 They are lovely they look like they are settling into their new home already. Are they both hybrids? Lulu looks very much like my Daisy and Marshmallow who are Snowbells (hybrids) they are not very friendly but lay lovely large white eggs larger than my others chooks even though they are the smallest (but not this winter ) . Glad you had a good time at the show, I think I need to find a local show so that I can see the different chickens rather than just looking in books. Enjoy your new girls. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Slightly scruffy tails but look healthy Congrats on the eggs too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Lovely girls How kind of them to give you eggs already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 You'd have a scruffy tail if you'd been in a box for 2 days, Lewis . I'll smarten them up for their next appearance, shall I . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Lovely girls I hope you enjoy them ANH Chrissie, there is a show at West Haddon in a couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 They are lovely ANH Well done Tasha, chook train star extraordinaire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I think I need to find a local show so that I can see the different chickens rather than just looking in books. Chrissie Go to one if you can. I really enjoyed seeing all the chickens. I could have bought a lot more I totally fell in love with a huge Bramha. Wholly impractical for me...oh to have more space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Some of them were incredible, weren't they? I took quite a lot of photos. It was great having Redwing on hand to explain things . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyMomma Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 They both look Gawgus! And eggs as well, what lovely girls indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Your new girls look great and so do your photos from the Show! Thanks for sharing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Clever little Lulu put herself to bed no problem . Layla however was pacing up and down, went into the pet carrier, promptly came out again and paced up and down again. I managed to coax her towards me with a cane, picked her up and popped her in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Ooooooooooo what lovely ladies. Black araucana, very unusual & what a lovely egg. White star is a super contrast. How many do you have now ANH Glad it was a good show, sorry I missed it but I might go to Peebles in Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
