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In my experience frequent foamy yellow poo is caused by 'hair worms'. They are tiny, so won't be seen. We had an Orpington with exactly the same condition. She did a huge watery poo once and I could see it moving. On close inspection (magnifying glass) it was full of tiny worms writhing about.

I have a large bolster bed spare cover in plum colour. Used for one week then changed to a different type of bed. It has been washed and is ready for its new home. Price is £40 plus postage

Hi all, im looking for a 2nd hand pro or cube please if anyone has one for sale at a reasonable price in the North East.

Hello all, I have a buff orpington who has had runny poo since I bought her at 7 weeks. She's otherwise very healthy and a chunky girl who loves to eat. But her poo is regularly foamy yellow and occasionally has a small amount of blood. Could this be cocci and do people recommend harkers for this? I have a mixture of lavender pekins and buff orpingtons and it's just the two orpingtons that have runny poo. She hasn't been wormed yet because she was too young when I got her and no signs of anything in the poo.

Have you heard anything new about this.. still waiting 5years later?

Dear Omlet, Why oh why can't I control the light as I wish? Would love to be able to control the light with more options. For example, since I'm living in the currently cold and dark Nordics, I'd love to be able to have the light turned on when the door is open, and turned off 10mins after the door is closed. Best regards /Anders

Can anyone help please, I’ve bought a 4x3 cat enclosure with a porch, had 16 items delivered yesterday and to be honest I haven’t got a clue what to do or where to start? . Thanks

Mel123456789 What happened? I JUST discovered this site and saw your posting. Was a few years ago, but hope that things were peaceful with a happy ending/outcome. Home back and letting the neighbors to visit your furry love regularly? So sorry you guys are going through this. Happy New Year 2026!

This is an old post! The issue here isn't really one of natures but one of immunisation. Wyandottes are unlikely to have been infected with the immunisation strains, whereas the hybrids will. The hybrids will shed the viruses when stressed and infect the Wyandottes. Whilst each of the viruses is a mild form, when infected with all three or more at the same time it will make them very ill indeed. As a general rule keep pure breeds and hybrids separated by some significant distance. Doesn't apply in France as welfare standards are much higher and the UK live virus immunisations are unnecessary. We do however vaccinate for Newcastle disease, but it's a dead virus so non-transmittable and renewed every year as a condition of showing.

Anyone got any spare Grey Plastic roosting racks - I am looking for some roosting racks as Omlet no longer make them which is very disappointing for long term loyal customers, so if anyone has come up with other solutions that fit the original large cube - do let me know! the grey plastic roosting racks - they had the little non slip pattern on them - I would be happy to purchase - they don't last for ever as the plastic splits and cracks Thanks -all Victoria

I have kept them all together and still do, but it does take time to introduce everyone to each other, I allow 2 - 3 months before they are fully "together" I separate at the beginning, then I let them have time in open space so that they don't have to attack each other and gradually the pecking order is established, I have large fowl wyandottes, Marans and snowbars all roosting together, and some new Burfords currently separated that I am still at the early stages with -

I am looking for Mark 1 roosting bars as well, I have contacted Omlet as they no longer stock them which is really disappointing, in my view they should continue to evidence the resilience of their products and encourage people to re use and retain, that is their philosophy, and now they say they are no longer making them but I cannot find elsewhere - if anyone else comes up with some answers for this problem, let me know! thank you Victoria

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a new set of roosting bars? Thanks

After a heavy moult it can sometimes take a while for laying to restart, especially at 2–3 years old. Shorter daylight hours can also have a big impact, so lack of light since late summer could be part of it. The lethargy is a bit more concerning though — I’d check for parasites (especially worms), review their diet to make sure they’re getting enough protein and minerals post-moult, and keep an eye out for any weight loss or other symptoms. If they’re still inactive after that, it might be worth getting them checked by a vet just to rule anything underlying out.

The instructions say it's one or the other, not both. It would be good if it had that facility though.

My smart Omlet Automatic Door opener is powered by mains. Does anyone know if I can also add batteries so if there is a power cut the batteries will kick in ?? Or does it not work like this.

You need to treat the Omlet cover as simply a sunshade (which is very necessary) and put a second cover over the top. A tarp that covers the run and stretches out at the sides, anchored to the ground with tent pegs is going to solve the problem. If it is long enough it can be anchored with bricks, but make sure it is secure enough for wind (obviously).

Id love to see some suggestions here too!

I have purchased a Go Up Autodoor and have just gone to install it but am missing the template for drilling the holes from step 1! Does anyone know if I can download one from somewhere please as I’ve contacted Eglu but their customer service is shut until tomorrow and I only have today to install it before I go away tomorrow! Also…it advertises that it is easy to install but the number of parts is rather worrying! Is it as simple as they say?!

I saw that the Omlet system for rabbits and/or guines pigs (?) has wird that runs underneath the bottom....so no predators can enter. I am wondering if this would have prevented the demise?

How can a guinea pig show he’s pleased, when he hasn’t got a tail to wag. All other animals young will find, Have got a little tail stuck on behind. If they only put a tail on a guinea pig, and they really did a decent job, Then the price of a guinea pig would go right up From a guinea up to thirty bob. (A guinea was 21 shillings in old money, and thirty bob was 30 shillings!).

Any change to their environment can have this effect @Farmyard Farmer, because they will only lay when they feel secure enough to raise chicks. I presume no-one else can get to the eggs before you? I say that because ours stopped laying until we put padlocks on the nest boxes then they started next day. Obviously a neighbour was stealing them. Now it is also a time when daylight hours become short and the temperatures drop so they physically can't eat enough whilst they are awake to both stay warm and make eggs. That may be a factor? Is the cage extension sheltered from wind and rain?

Our 3 Rhode Island Reds stopped laying 2 days ago, all at the same time. They have been giving us in average 3 eggs a day since they were pullets 6 months ago. We extended their cage from 2x2 to 2x4 yesterday and introduced a new chicken to the flock 2 weeks ago (which is still separated from the others). Could this be the reason?

I have a beautiful omlet catio; much larger than usual. It has a rain proof area and I also have extra accessories like a little water resistant shelter for the catio and outdoor litter tray. My beloved Bengal cat is no longer with me 💔 so I'm selling the above. I paid full price just over a year ago. I am based in St Albans (18 miles from London) and selling for £500 (all the stuff is worth almost double). Please contact me if you're interested and can dismantle and collect. Thank you.

I don't think you will get an answer from anyone who has tried @Ruthie22, because there won't be anyone who has. They are, as you say, completely unsuitable. They are designed around the manufacturing limitations of the material and small laying hybrids.