sparkleeeeee Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 uppsy got out of the eglu when i was red mite powdering her earlier on, she goes to bed earlier to get the best spot. she has been out loads since i have had her and never usually goes far so i thought when the other girls go in the eglu i will leave the run door open so she can get back in. i put the kids to bed and saw uppsy sitting in the middle of the lawn. the girls had gone into the eglu so i went downstairs to open the run door. when i got outside she had gone!! i cant find her anywhere. i dont think we have any foxes and the only way out is a 8 ft hedge on one side and a 6ft fence leading to the building yard (which i searched as well) do you think she will be ok? has anybody else had a chicken out all night? can a leghorn fly over a 8ft hedge (i knew i should have clipped her but she has never attempted to take off before ) i am worried about next doors dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I wouldnt think she would be able to get over a high fence.. mine can only get up a couple of feet. You could try going out with a torch and some food to attract her? she might have bedded down for the night somewhere in your garden and you'll see her in the morning.. hopefully so. Good luck in finding her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Oh dear, I dont really think I can offer eny advice, but I hope you find her. I personally wouldnt be very ahppy leaving one of ours out all night, could you try any goodies to entice her? I hope you find her soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 oh dear....the daft thing, iam sure she will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Good luck finding Uppsy, she may well have found a cosy spot to hide, but speak to your neighbours, even with their wings clipped ours can manage a 5 foot straight upwards jump. I really really hope she's waiting for you safe and well first thing. Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Oh dear...what a worry for you. She is more likely to have found a tree to roost in. Here's hoping you find her in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I had that happen to me once - and didn't sleep a wink all night. The next morning I found Freckles sitting in a climbing rose waiting for me. I do so hope that Upsy has hidden herself away - it is in their nature to roost - upwards - so fingers crossed that is what has happened. If she had been spirited away by something, then there would bound to be a feather or several lying around. I won't be around on here tomorrow - but I do so hope she is up and waiting for you in the morning I will try and check back late tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 i have had a look and i cant see her, i did look in the trees but its hard to see with all the leaves, there are alot of places to hide in our garden, you never know she could be under the new climbing frame where i cant see her. fingers crossed she will be munching away in the garden when i get up. going to have another look then go to bed i let you know in the morning if she turns up. i dont know if i will ever dare let them out again after this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 She'll be snuggled away in a dark corner - where nothing can find her I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Good Luck with finding her. I am sure she will be waiting to see you in the morning with a ' where on earth have you been, i been waiting here for ages' look ....... Do let us know in the morning xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hope she turns up OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Sure she couldnt have gone through the hedge? My hesdge is one big reason mine can't freerange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Any News ??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Have you found her yet? with the "huh, I've been up all night waiting for you....." look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 yes she was standing next to the run when i got up, i didnt sleep much last night worrying. i had loads of trouble getting her back in the run though. thank you for all your kind words and support. what a relief!!! now off to the zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Horray Glad shes home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 That's fantastic news! Welcome home Uppsy, bet you get put to bed a bit earlier today!! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I am so glad she is back, she had obviously found herself a nice snug place to snuggle up for the nite, . Welcome Home Uppsy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 i dont think she will be going out of the run for a few days, i wonder where she was? we do have a few trees so she could have been up there or under the climbing frame or in the bushes, she might even have spent the night in the windmill. lets hope she hasnt got a taste for the independent life staying out all night like a naughty teenager. i will try not to be a worry wort next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Feel free to worry on here as much as you like, we are all the same, it puts things into prespective when we worry on here, cos other people come up with different ideas .. x Glad it all turned out all right in the end, .. so she is grounded for the next few days then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 So glad your chicken is back safe and sound. Must have been a horrible worry for you. Mine free range during the day whenever I'm at home and when I call them in at night or if I have to go out and leave them, I always give them a small food treat of some kind. That way, they only have to hear me call or see their 'treats' dish to come haring up the garden and into their eglu. Works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 What a relief. Katy once slept under the omlet run cover, as we had a second layer providing a canopy for the new chickens. I was away and OH didn't dare tell me he couldn''t find her! At the crack of dawn he just saw a lump appear and slide out from under the cover. I wouldn't be complacent about foxes as I realised after an attack our hedges don't keep them out, and they could squeeze through a hole in the chicken wire. They are tempted by chickens even if they didn't visit before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 That's good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Very good news, glad she is back home and safe........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Phew. So pleased to hear she is safely home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
