Louise Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Three brave people I am too scared of you know who to get involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Said person hasn't been on RC for a while and is also in dangerous territory if she starts on an anti eglu crusade as she's been warned in the past by admin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I sometimes post on the Practical Poultry website, if I want a second opinion on something, or if its to do with the possable chicks in the spring, not many people have hatched/reared chicks here, and I always feel cheeky PMing random people who I know have reared chicks to ask questions They have always been nice to me, very helpfull, but I feel like a real novice compared to them. I haven't mentioned the cube to them, its just never really come up. I don't think I will mention it though ..... xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Said person hasn't been on RC for a while and is also in dangerous territory if she starts on an anti eglu crusade as she's been warned in the past by admin . Ooooooh I think I might know who you mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I bought my Cube because I think a shed type coop would have spoiled the tone of my estate and would be unlikely to withstand the downdraft from the helicopter. It matches my Ferrari too although I am going to have the Bently resprayed it looks out of place now. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Don't forget that you also need to colour coordinate your chickens to match your Cube, Kev . Apparently that's what us Yuppies do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 You could dye their feathers....but watch that you don't splash your Rolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Exactly. Better to have someone fly all over the country in your private jet to pick up extortionately expensive colour coordinated hens, surely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 you lot should work at Menwith Hill. As soon as the word 'eglu' is mentioned, you're there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Don't forget that you also need to colour coordinate your chickens to match your Cube, Kev . Apparently that's what us Yuppies do . I searched everywhere for purple chickens, until I discovered anti-peck spray. I'm gutted that Tiffany don't make bumper-bits, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 What section of forum is the hoo ha about the 'e' word on? I just went there and chose 'housing' which seemed the logical place, but can't find this thread? Anyone? Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 the poll is here, Tessa http://forum.rivercottage.net/viewtopic.php?t=28185 although it doesn't seem that heated - is there another thread? I'm curious that 13 people have said Eglus are no better than a wooden coop, but hardly any have posted to support their view! I'm hurt at being called 'bourgeois' though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 You can get dye your chooks with food colouring by the way Make a solution and dunk them in it will last for a couple of months once they are dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 the other thread was here and oh boy was it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 I've just voted (first ever RC post) and noticed that 55% had voted for Omlet if you added the two polls together Mrs Bertie cancel that, can't add, it was 45% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 The topic is quite peaceful at the moment with "bourgeois" being the only low point so hopefully it'll stay pleasant unlike others have been . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'll tell you where I'm lost compare http://www.forshamcottagearks.com/poultry-housing/forsham-605-chicken-coop.htm toa basic eglu runs about the same size. The forsham is cheaper but you then have to buy feeders/drinkers etc. theres really not much in it so why does everyone go on about price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I bought my 2nd hand eglu for less money than a new forsham & I'm sure it will last alot longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 That's what gets my goat too, Bron. There's very little in it pricewise and we've tried making that argument but because the Eglu is new, plastic and funky, it's a target for some people to make badly informed comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I joined in for the sheer entertainment value It's old hat isn't it. One day we might be saying plastic is better than....some amazing new material. No idea what it might be BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Kate I just found a nice bit of info for you http://forum.rivercottage.net/viewtopic.php?t=2744&highlight=omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 We spent £120 on our coop and small run and then DH built the big run which probably cost about £60, the feeders and drinkers were maybe £3 each for the big ones. So we sepent approx £192. As opposed to £359 for the basic eglu and run etc. We couldn't afford an eglu or a cube, I would have liked one though but I do like our wooden one but would never dream of belittling anyone with an eglu. I know this is jokey thread (**edit** I thought i'd posted on the poll thread but see there are comments here too) and I haven't posted on the RC thread but I'm begining to feel like an outsider, just because we went for wood I have bought stuff from the omlet shop though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'm really impressed Poet I need another house and can't find anything that cheap. (cant afford another eglu or posh wooden house like th e forsham) where did you get yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 sshhh - don't tell anyone, but I have a wooden coop rather than an eglu. And I love it! It's really robust, well built, easy to clean, has very very few nooks-and-cranies for the dreaded red mite, and is incredibly pretty to look at. I live in a little old cottage and have a very cottagey-garden, so my pretty wooden house (complete with heart-shaped "window") looks really nice and fits in well. And you're right, it didn't cost much less than than eglu would have done!!! Just like most people who have an eglu haven't had a wooden house, I've never had an eglu, so can't compare. I don't feel much of a need to, either, as I love my coop and there are plenty of equally happy eglu owners too: surely these are both good things. I'm not sure that the issue is really about houses so much as about how people view their chickens - pets or livestock. Eglu's (and my coup) are definitely housing for pets. And as much as my Dad and father-in-law shake their heads in despair and puzzlement, that's how it is. I eat chicken (so long as it's no-one I know!), so obviously have no problem with them as livestock... but mine are definitely pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 None of us here are going to belittle anyone for having a wooden ark. It's down to personal choice after all. The thing that we, as Eglu owners are upset about is the attitide of traditionalists who criticise us for having so called expensive plastic coops. I've been called brainless and a Yuppie on Practical Poultry for having an Eglu but you'll not see any Eglu owner being so unpleasant about any other coop, no matter what it's made from. That's the thing which is so upsetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
