Working on the run

[Flummery]

Thanks Beph - just seen yours - I love the blue but I think Himself would have a duck fit if I suggested more work!

[MaureenHall]

Flummery, how have you done the entrance door (for you) into the run? I'm fascinated by your run and I want to sort of copy it for the babies section. Can you post a pic of it please? Pretty please with a cherry on top

[Flummery]

The entrance is to the back right on the picture. It's not got a door on at present! I can do a pic later or maybe tomorrow - off out shortly for fun and frollicks! The back right corner post is wood, so we can attach hinges to it. After the space for the door there's an angle-iron post, as at the corners. I can give you more info when we've done it!

[Flummery]

Story so far - softwood chippings down - chicken ladder up!
Next weekend it's pellets, grit, mixed corn and chickens!

[RedThorn]

Looks absolutely great! Almost there, next weekend is just around the corner! I'm sure your girls will love it.

[BilboWaggins]

Oh Flummery, that really does look terrific. Sadly it will not stay that tidy for more than 5 minutes once The Girls arrive

When exactly will they be available for you to collect?

[BilboWaggins]

Bindweed?

Er, attempt at serious question in amidst the silliness (sorry Flum!)

Experienced folk often talk about how efficiently hens can weed a vegetable garden of everything in their path (seedlings included).

Does this carpet bombing approach extend to Ground Elder of which we have more than enough to spare? And if hens can/do eat Ground Elder without any problems, will this eventually kill the damn stuff or just serve as a light pruning and thereby encorage more growth?

[Bephlam]

It looks great!! It'll be destroyed in no time!

[Flummery]

Bilbo - I think they can eat ground elder ok. It's alright for people after all.
Bephlam - I KNOW they'll wreck it - that's why I've got photos of it looking nice!

[pipscariad]

Coo! That's tidy like, as they say in these parts. Deluxe, high security hen accommodation, you can be proud. Just add chickens, as someone else has said - I bet you can't wait .

[lettucegrow!]

It all looks very impressive. Heard from local hen supplier that new chook delivery will be in at the end of the week, so I can collect at the weekend. Just a bit exited now, I feel like a mum to be! I've been shopping for all the paraphernalia they chooks need today.Just need to put coop in position and work out making the run bigger. My set up wont be half as impressive as yours Flummery, but us Stevenage girls are pretty good at making the best of things,silk purse- sows ear and all that!!!How does it go??They will be cosy though.

[di]

That's looking amazing Flum!
Only a week to go & the finishing touches will be in there....although I think you should keep the stone ones for a while longer & see how long before folks start talking!
Well done to you & Mr Flum!

[Hans Mum]

looks lovely and will look even nicer when the new residents are in place

[RedThorn]

only 2 days to go.....

[Flummery]

Yes, 2 more get-ups!

I've had a massively busy week, culminating in the spring judging of our village's Britain in Bloom efforts. For the first time I am the portfolio co-ordinator and general admin bod - I did it for years as a job so I got the short straw! This meant the judges met the group at my house, we did the tour of the village and then came back to us for home-made cake and tea/coffee. There was a mass turn out on the previous 2 days litter-picking etc, and I felt the burden of responsibility somewhat! I haven't let myself think about the chickens. Now that's over with till the July judging, I can really get excited! Roll on Sunday!!