Hazel_L Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) well we made it !!! all 3 of us and our lovely girls who are in their element at having a smallholding to range around !!! On move day we waited till dusk, popped them into the eglu to go to sleep as usual then lifted the eglu into the back of OH's car. He then caught the overnight ferry and arrived at new house at around 9am in time for them to get up. They've been happy enough - certainly no drop in egg production... and they've discovered my polytunnel and its lovely dry earth... they wasted no time at all in kicking the soil all over the place. We've had to make some modifications to the eglu though - as pine martens are a big problem here (as are foxes) so OH has attached some metal grille inside the vent holes to keep the martens out. They're still in the eglu run as we haven't had time to set up the big run yet... we've weighted the skirt down with large paving slabs, the door is secured with metal clips as well as the pin and there's a slab at the back of the poo-tray too. Haven't seen any fox activity yet but it's early days. But it worked and we're here - thanks to all of you for all the advice Edited October 19, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Woo hoo! Congratulations. I am glad it went well for you. Where are the pictures of the smallholding and are you doing bed and breakfast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazel_L Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 is the only pic I have on the laptop... taking bookings for next spring & summer now for B&B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 OMG!!! It looks amazing!!!! Congratulations! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Really pleased to hear the move went well your new home looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 How fantastic I am so pleased for you, and very envious karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I'm so envious, we have small garden with veg, chickens, greenhouse,summerhouse,pond,it's too small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalikoo Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Looks wonderful. Lucky you, lucky chickens! Hope you'll be very happy in your new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Wow, it looks lovely. The chickens will have a whale of a time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Congratulations. That looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Brilliant news! So glad you are all safe and sound and are settling in well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
