In the last 24 hours we've had 9-10cm of snow! Now I know that's not a lot by continental standards, but here in England it's the most we've had for several years.
The pekins, who have never seen snow more than a few millimeters deep, are not at all happy. I had to throw away the winter cover for their run because it had ripped in the winter gales, and so this morning the run had a 5cm-deep stretch of snow between the eglu and the section by the run exit (protected by the standard cover). Gytha "flew" over the snow to avoid getting her feathery feet too cold and wet, but Esme refused to come out. Instead she sat in the doorway of the eglu, making little worried noises. I raked away the snow and gave them plenty of mixed corn to keep them warm, but they're still not happy!
Luckily we were sent home from work early since the campus is so far outside the city, and I was able to rig up a temporary cover using a heavy-duty binbag and the bungee hooks that I'd cunningly saved from the old cover.
Comments (5)
Hi, I like your blog. I am near ely and we only had ain inch or so of the white stuff.. funny how a few miles can make all the difference! janeyo
Posted by janeyo | February 2, 2009 4:23 PM
Posted on February 2, 2009 16:23
Thanks! Yes, seeing people's posts on the Grapevine, I'm amazed at how much the weather varies across the region!
Posted by Anne | February 2, 2009 6:09 PM
Posted on February 2, 2009 18:09
Love your blog Anne - I also recognise the hens' names - another Terry Pratchett fan!
Kath
(Flum)
Posted by Flummery | February 3, 2009 2:05 PM
Posted on February 3, 2009 14:05
Oh dear!!! My chickens would be so grumpy!
Your chicken setup is really pretty - I've always wondered how people used the eglu in conjunction with a run.
Posted by Genevieve | February 3, 2009 3:51 PM
Posted on February 3, 2009 15:51
I love that first shot - looks like someone has gone berserk with a can of shaving foam!
Posted by Amanda | February 7, 2009 5:47 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 17:47