Regulars » Editorial Chicken proof By Angelique Jurd Friday, 14 August 2009 As I was sitting somewhat morosely on the deck recently wondering if Miss 9 would ever speak to me again if I turned her beloved Henny Penny Gang  into chicken salad sandwiches, The Man of The House somewhat unceremoniously dumped a pile of junk mail on my lap and announced, “I think I’ve solved your problem with the chickens.” Now I have to say at this juncture that I was sceptical – firstly because TMOTH and I have differing opinions about junk mail.  He loves the stuff and reads it avidly cover to cover, while I think it should be relegated to the compost bin or the bottom of budgie cages.  Besides – THPG were clearly the victors in this battle and since they provide Sunday morning breakfast, were likely to remain that way, to the detriment of my kitchen herbs and veggies.  “Miniature greenhouse.  Bunnings brochure.  Page three,” he mumbled around his toast and eggs. Resisting the urge to ask him how he could possibly remember what ad was on which page of which brochure and yet not remember to empty his pockets before putting his laundry out, I took a peek.  And indeed there it was – the answer to my prayers.  A miniature greenhouse – complete with zip up cover.  Totally, absolutely and entirely chicken proof.   Caught up in the moment, I grabbed the keys and TMOTH (yes I did let him finish his toast – in the car) and off we drove.  Two hours later we were back with what is essentially a set of iron shelves in a plastic raincoat, a couple of seed trays, a dozen different packets of seeds and some potting mix. By the end of the afternoon, the greenhouse was in place on the balcony, the  ‘raincoat’ all zipped up, and my seedlings safe from chicken beaks and feet. Interestingly, TMOTH has also decided it would be a good idea to now run some chicken wire along the balcony railings and gates to keep THPG out....