My eco solution to rat problems

[Richard]

Its arrived, and the teenagers have been installed in it. They aren't sure about it - it's a lot bigger than the dog box they've been living in for the past few weeks. I still haven't put them and Georgie together - she still lives in her Eglu and eyes them up through the wire!

 

What a mess!

 

We're quite comfortable sitting here, thanks

 

I'm going to come out ... well, maybe later.

[Nicola H]

Richard it looks great I love the purple cube, hope that the chooks can get along together soon.............

[The Dogmother]

That looks brilliant Richard

 

I just love that colour too.

[Laura & CTB]

They look very comfy in their new pad.

[feemcg]

I like your step up to the ladder Richard - think I'm going to have to do that too if I want big Sandy to get up

[Richard]

I like your step up to the ladder Richard - think I'm going to have to do that too if I want big Sandy to get up

 

the girls are splashed Orpingtons so will presumably be a similar size to Sandy when they grow up a bit. I'll let you know how they get on!

[Egluntyne]

Looks fab Richard.

 

The girls are very pretty. Have they got names yet?

[Richard]

Looks fab Richard.

 

The girls are very pretty. Have they got names yet?

 

Oh yes - our girls get named before they even arrive! The Orpingtons are Trinny and Suzannah. There are a couple of Marans that we are picking up on Saturday - Liz and Daisy (after my Mum and Gran) and a couple of Buff Sussex who, at the moment, are due to be called Peckham and Rye (my son's girlfriend comes from Peckham Rye). The Cochins who are only 7 weeks or so old at the moment and are still with the breeder are due to be Aloe and Vera.

 

However, things could always change!

[fourfinches]

Trinny and Suzannah look very comfy!

 

Morag

[Couperman]

They look suitably impressed Richard!

 

Nice chooks!

 

Kev.

[Richard]

They are at present struggling with the ladder. They can cope, but don't like it at all. coming down involves lots of dithering at the top followed by a mad descent with lots of wing flapping.

 

Going up is a tortuous affair, with wobbling and all sorts of nervous little false starts.

 

Oh well - all part of the fun!

[Couperman]

Ours soon mastered the ladder. They now sail up it majestically and surf down it like pro's

 

Kev.

[Happy-Mama]

Looks fantastic Richard. I'm sure the girls will feel right at home once they've mastered the ladder.

[xChicken04x]

Absolutly gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

mine havent masterd the ladder yet either.

[Egluntyne]

Looks fab Richard.

 

The girls are very pretty. Have they got names yet?

 

Oh yes - our girls get named before they even arrive! The Orpingtons are Trinny and Suzannah. There are a couple of Marans that we are picking up on Saturday - Liz and Daisy (after my Mum and Gran) and a couple of Buff Sussex who, at the moment, are due to be called Peckham and Rye (my son's girlfriend comes from Peckham Rye). The Cochins who are only 7 weeks or so old at the moment and are still with the breeder are due to be Aloe and Vera.

 

However, things could always change!

 

Brilliant!!

 

I love Aloe and Vera!!

[Cate in NZ]

It looks great Richard, and the girls look gorgeous

I hope they master the ladder soon.

[The Dogmother]

I hope they master the ladder soon.

 

Bit like Andrew and his stilettoes!

[Cate in NZ]

I hope they master the ladder soon.

 

Bit like Andrew and his stilettoes!

 

Clare you're in danger of making me derail every thread onto the topic of shoes

Give me shoes over chocolate and pants any day though

[The Dogmother]

I have to admit to having a few pairs myself