Hen Heaven is complete!!

[RATTER15]

Ive just got a few finishing touches but it is basically completed.

It has cost approximately £20 to build using all recycled timber.

Now I have to build a run, that will be the most expensive part as I will need to buy the chicken wire new.

Even the Hens will be recycled, saved from slaughter and put back into service thanks to: http://www.bhwt.org.uk/

[RATTER15]

and here it is lol: http://s106.photobuck...ATTER15/Hen%20Heaven/

[LoftyLottie]

And what will the current occupants think of the new arrivals RATTER.

Thanks for saving chickens. I would do too, only I have a very severe allergy to chickens (parrots and pigeons) which could ultimately finish me off (I jest not!!)

[Barmaid]

Looks fantastic! What lucky hens then are. How many are you getting?

Do you actually need a run? Mine just roam round the garden (wrecking it, I might add).

I had to scrub my henhouse yesterday so I am pleased it is not as big as that.

[RATTER15]

LL I think the hounds may see them as a quick snack, hence the run.

Barmaid, see above^^ We have ordered 5 hens, we will want 10 but the other 5 will be specific rare breeds probably of Carakeel's choosing, she is the researcher.

[Barmaid]

lol, now I see.

That's a truck load of eggs though!!!

You can get some gorgeous rare breeds - really pretty birds. A mate of mine has quite a few. I just have Light Sussex.

[RATTER15]

The hounds are fed on raw chicken most days along with other raw meats, I think having chickens running loose will be pushing our luck just a bit, as the dogs are in the garden nearly every day. I think they will be just be very inquisitive but wont hassle them at all.

[shoota]

That's a good piece of work Ratter.

[AB Editor]

Can you be contracted to build AB a new HQ please? We won't need anything as grand as that though.

[RATTER15]

No problem ED, would you object to sharing it with a few Hens, we could make a deal im sure!

[Barmaid]

Ed will want a special perch though!!!!

[ladybirder]

That is brilliant RATTER. No fox will be able to get in there I wouldn't think so they should be safe. So pleased you went down the rescue battery hen route. Very well done.

[RATTER15]

Barmaid that is fine, Ed can can have it on higher purchase as well if he wants.

[weecalf]

is that a runway for the hen to land on .gonna build a layby too .get it layby .Im too good for this place

[RATTER15]

Weecalf, sit at the back of the room in silence!

[LochNessMonster]

Well done !

I raise my wee tammie to you, hope you get loads and loads of eggs for them

Nessie TLNM

[Baldric]

Can I book it for a week in August please?

[RATTER15]

>>hope you get loads and loads of eggs for them<< im kinda hoping it will be the other way round! or have I got this hen thing totally wrong?

[RATTER15]

Baldric, Im hoping to let it to ED in August for a trial run!

[maggiebee]

That is an impressive building Ratter - do you also do garden sheds? May you and your hens live long and prosper.

[rsvp]

have spoken with 'our man who does odd jobs' and commissioned a hen house - would love to see yours and maybe pick up some tips but can't open the link you put - btw- we will also be getting some from bhwt and promise to give them a wonderful new home .