Winter accommodation

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Winter accommodation
« on: September 10, 2011, 11:21 »
Me again,

We have extended the permanent run so our six girls now have about 16sqmtrs and then can also free range in the afternoons.

The pen and run are built around my greenhouse which I do not use in the winter.  Could I open this and let the girls use this during the winter months?  It has automatic vents, has slabs and pea gravel on the floor.

Can anyone see any problems?  :unsure:

Thanks KC x

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Re: Winter accommodation
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2011, 11:42 »
Apart from the mes of poo I dont see why not!  They will clear out any weeds and bugs left in there!

Just make sure they go back to their coop at night as greenhouses get really col!

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Re: Winter accommodation
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2011, 17:49 »
Thanks Min,

I had thought about the poo but hey - an accounts clerk by morning, poo picker by day :D

Thanks for the tip about night time.  I work mornings so will be at home before dusk to pack them off to bed.  It seemed a good use of space when it rains/snows etc.

The things we do  :wub:


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Re: Winter accommodation
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2011, 18:40 »
Theres been the odd time Ive bunged a few of mine in the greenhouse over winter to "clean" up.  My big difference is I have woodchip down so its easily removed and used as a mulch on the allotment  :lol: :lol:


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