Alis girls Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Now my bunnies are no longer around I have one of these - I am worried the girls will peck the cover but worried about wrapping in plastic bag for same reason - what do others do which is safe - Newspaper? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I have been using one of these past few weeks.I wrap it in two plastic bags and pop it in just as I close door and lift it out in morning.There have been no signs of it being pecked at I wonder are the chickens asleep and don't bother with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 If I open the door my 2 nosey mares pop out and want a cuddle I will try as you say - just worry in case the get burnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I wrap mine in a little towel (you know the really cheap, weeny handtowel type from that popular Swedish store) that way it's easy to shake off any poop and pop in the washing machine. They've never pecked it or got tangled in the cover overnight. It's only the Bantie Kingdom that gets one, the 13 big girls in their are happy enough especially with fluffy Dolly and Kitty to tuck their faces into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've put a hot water bottle in a carrier bag before (in an Eglu classic) and it's been fine. the other way of doing it is to ensure the droppings tray is empty and put it -in the bag- in the droppings tray under the bars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've been keeping hens for six years now, and I do not provide any sort of heating, in fact I rarely bother to close the Eglu door as they are in a very secure WIR. They were bouncing around and pleased to see me this morning, the cold really doesn't seem to bother them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've been keeping hens for six years now, and I do not provide any sort of heating, in fact I rarely bother to close the Eglu door as they are in a very secure WIR. They were bouncing around and pleased to see me this morning, the cold really doesn't seem to bother them. Same here, the only time I use a snugglesafe is under the water when the temperature is below -2deg and there's a risk of it freezing. I take the fleece cover off and just pop it under the drinker to peke it ice-free. The snugglesafe itself is made from rigid plastic so it's easy enough to wipe down with a Milton solution when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I keep the fleece cover that came with the snugglesafe on, and sprinkle bedding on top! The cover gets a wash after a couple of uses (I am lucky with 'nice' poos at the mo!) and I spray disinfectant on the actual plastic when I take it into the kitchen. The girls snuggle against them, so seem to enjoy the extra comfort! In fact my Sussex, Lady, always sits on top of it and doesn't like to share with the Amber hen. I probably wouldn't have used them if I have more than two chickens together because I was worried about them being uncomfortable in the minus temps, but even then they are very warm when I have picked one up late in the evening x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 it probably depends really - they'll probably be ok anyway, but for example when I got my hot water bottle it was because I was trying to introduce a single bantam chicken of fate that I'd found and she was in a separate run with "Ooops, word censored!"ody else to snuggle up to. They'll be toasty if there's a couple of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
