urbanchick Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 We use collapsable trellis (£5 from Asda) to block open doors into the conservatory, kitchen and garage. It expands to the size needed. It lets the air through but deters the girls. Not practical for dogs though..... Brilliant idea! I have just bought mine from Wilkinsons for £2.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 How do people find chickens are with dog/cat flaps. If they can't manage them I would definitely go forhe board with a flap in it route. If they can manage it I have no idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 We also use collapsible trellis - just prop it up against the patio doors. I also use it to fence off my pot plants as it's easy to remove when the chooks are back in their run. They have managed to push their beaks through the cat flap once or twice (scared the cat silly) but havent got any further - just as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 My girls quite often come into the kitchen if I have to pop inside while the kids are playing in the garden.Maybe I should mind but I really don't! They make me laugh and they only come in to see what's going on, when I go back out I have three hens flapping behind me. It doesn't help that I sometimes sneak them a little sweetcorn when they are out there. Naughty I know!! I too don't mind them coming into the kitchen but nowhere else because I don't want poo everywhere !! I could sit and watch them all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 How do people find chickens are with dog/cat flaps. If they can't manage them I would definitely go forhe board with a flap in it route. If they can manage it I have no idea We have a cat flap in our patio door- the chooks have never attempted to go through it, even though they have seen the cats using it. will let you know if they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Mine used to peck at the outside of it to gain my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I had a suitable size piece of picket fence left over from the front garden so I made it into a gate to go across the back door The girls still enjoy popping their heads through the gaps to see if they can get or just to have a chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sorry haven't got a serious solution to your dilema but if all else fails give them some marigolds and tell them to get on with the washing up/housework etc Seriously though your girls and your garden both look fab. My garden's more on the wildlife theme - plenty of weeds but there are some proper plants in amongst the weeds - somewhere! E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 The girls still enjoy popping their heads through the gaps to see if they can get or just to have a chat im glad im not the only one who chats with their chickens me and the girls have a right old chinwag by the backdoor when im waiting for the kettle to boil. They also like songs too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 They also like songs too !! What songs do they sing you ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 they dont sing !!! they have to protect their vocal chords for chirping and bawking I sing to them, they especially like "my favourite things" from the sound of music, and no.....I dont have a guitar - im not that mad !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 im not that mad !! you sure???????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 me and the girls have a right old chinwag by the backdoor when im waiting for the kettle to boil. They also like songs too !! Condem that chicken woman! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 they love listening, they turn their heads...not sure if thats out of appreciation though?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 with dogs or cats that's usually confusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 The girls still enjoy popping their heads through the gaps to see if they can get or just to have a chat im glad im not the only one who chats with their chickens me and the girls have a right old chinwag by the backdoor when im waiting for the kettle to boil. They also like songs too !! I chat with my girls all the time .................i thought everyone on here did ..................perhaps it's only the seasoned and mad chookie keepers that do this. Well at least it provides free entertain to my neighbours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 I think everyone does secretly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Chris has a special 'chicken voice' that he uses. Usually when he lets them out in the morning and can be heard calling "Morning girls!" as he wanders down the garden Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 I can almost see it now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pearsons Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Mine were NOT inpressed this morning when I filled up the grub and didn't have treats for them....... Even my neighbours talk to my chickens, I've caught Elizabeth in my garden more than once when I've come home unexpectedly Helen in Hume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 OH will kill me for saying this, but he sings to the girls when he picks them up! 'You are so beautiful to me' is one of their favourites!! Chelsea, I also sing 'My favourite things' to my girls. It really calms them down. They also like Eva Cassidy and anything by The Carpenters!!! Don't all look at me like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Maybe Andy and me have got this to come.......When we finally lose it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I'm sure you could be very creative, and have a luxurious palace for your flock, but do watch out for the dreaded Red Mite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Don't worry Christian, I'm with you on the music taste. Does OH sing with a Scottish accent too? Having chooks give me an excuse for 'out of the closet madness'; people can just roll their eyes and tut about mad chicken women rather than just condemning me for being mad as a bag of frogs! Phil makes me laugh when he calls the chooks - he shouts Dolly's name loudly, then says 'Hello Dolly', I keep expccting him to burst into song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
