beaded curtain

[b_cos_1_can]

i need to keep my lades out of the kitchen...will they stay away from one of those beaded curtains like, they had in the 70's and some still have now? it still lets the fresh air in but creates a false barrier. have any of you had any experience with these? :

[AnnaB]

Kat
You'll need something more substantial - can you put a washing line across the door and hang some pond netting on it and weigh it down at the bottom? I am sure they will walk straight through beaded curtains!

[Richard]

I think so to. It would be alike to shoots of plants etc.

How about a baby type gate. I once made one out of an old baby fireguard?

[b_cos_1_can]

i blocked it half way up with spare wood (bit tough to get in and out for me) and they flapped right over it! they tried to get on my fridge freezer last night but didnt quite make it. what will they be up to when theyre at full strenght??
i dont know that a baby gate would work and i dont have any netting.
its almost like i need one of those outer doors like americans have on their houses (but i cannot afford or attach one)
if any other ideas come up.....please shout!! i love them but i dont want them thinking my kitchen is another coop!
(and they only come in after 6pm!!)

[wendy]

Hi Kat.
I have parrots [fully flighted] but I also am a fresh air fiend.
I have had a friend make up a panel, like my chicken panel, with wire in it. I have two small holes in the floor, and a couple of screws at the bottom of the panel go in there, and a hook and eye at the top of frame and panel. Fresh air in, birds in. I will take a photo and PM it to you if you want. I also have small types that go over all my windows.
Wendy

[Jodi]

Silly question - but don't you have fly screens on windows and screen doors (I think thats what you mean when you say "outer door").

How do you keep the bugs and flys out, or isnt it a big problem over there?

cheers
Jodi

[wendy]

No, we don't have fly screens. But no bug problems as such.
We are quite a temperate climate really.
Wendy

[b_cos_1_can]

wendy a pic would be great cos i dont have a clue form the explanation thanks

i dont get flys in the house generally, maybe a wasp or two if theyre brave enough to face me!

i need to do something cos theyre becoming really cheeky, as soon as u turn my back to walk in they try to follow or they wait till im out of site (hiding round the corner) before they come running in to settle down in my larder! :

[wendy]

I am going out soon, But will take some photo's when I get back.
My girls don't come in the lounge as I have a small fence and gate into the major part of the garden.
1 to keep my GSD away from the chickens, as I have said I don't think her intentions are honourable
2 to keep all my dogs off the grass, otherwise it would be a mass of brown patches !!!
Good thing is, it keeps the girls from the house. But they all do sit on the garden bench and watch us through the conservatory window LOL
Wendy

[Jodi]

I'm envious.......fly's gather around our doors waiting for someone to let them in, don't believe anyone about the great Aussie BBQ, it's nothing but a frustrating fly fest. (off topic!)

Do you have shade cloth? A light home made frame covered in shade cloth then hinged to the door frame would be a cheap option.

cheers
Jodi

[b_cos_1_can]

im not meant to attach anything to my door frame as such cos im in rented property! im allowed to attach a 'net' like you see up at windows! but i dont think im allowed a frame!

[Verity]

I'm glad you have this problem too... our ladies are in and out of the kitchen like yo-yos... I found one in the rabbit cage (he DOES live in the kitchen but was in his run at the time) the other day...