chelsea 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. I agree Kate. Again it all reverts back to personal choice. I wouldnt dream of putting down someone for having a wooden ark, but in the same breath I wouldnt want anyone to bash my choice of having an eglu either. We are all here for the same reason - the fascination and love of chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 bronze, I got mine from e-bay, This is the same seller and a very similar coop/run to ours but it's a bit bigger http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chicken-coop-Hen-house-Poultry-house-Coup-RUN-008-009_W0QQitemZ220190746505QQihZ012QQcategoryZ46292QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem they have several different ones aswell. They don't seem to stock the one we got any more. this is ours when it was first put together http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/run1.JPG and what it looks like now http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/rerun.JPG we like it and so do the chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 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. . sounds lovely, have you got a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 It does sound lovely . I'd like to see a picture too if you've got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I still think a lot of people aren't so fussed about what it's made out of, as that we're keeping hens (livestock) primarily as pets, in a "you've no idea about the real world" kind of way. The eglu aspect is just the easy symptom to pick on. My Dad used to keep chickens very much as livestock, and he finds it ridiculously funny that I now have them as pets. However, he also knows fine that it isn't a symptom of "brainless yuppie-dom"; just horribly predictable given my early-childhood obsession with his hens! There's really no excuse for people going onto a forum and being deliberatly insulting to those whose opinions or choices differ from theirs. Most of what happens on a forum is discussion and opinion, after all. I know I'd be offended if someone said my coop wasn't as good as an eglu by insulting me. I don't have a problem with robust discussion but it's the opinion you argue against, not the person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I had to go and reply - I knew I would - and I'll probably go back to see what has been said......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I don't have a picture (no digital camera) but I do have a web-link to where I bought it from - I hope it's OK to post here! I built a different extended run for it: http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/acatalog/Cottage_Henhouse_1.html Poet, your's looks really good! As do your chickens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 i've seen comments saying wooden houses are damp and drafty. We've had ours for 3 months now and even in the most torrential rain it's lovely and dry inside. It's made of pressure treated timber and the sloping roof means the rains just runs off. I've poked my finger thru one of the ventilation holes before letting the girls out in the morning and it feels toasty warm in there. Mine won't last as long as an eglu but maybe by that time we can afford a cube. I think an eglu is a bit small for 4 chickens but I do like the look of a cube. How many nest boxes does a cube have? I didn't see it mentioned anywhere. Our coop has 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I don't have a picture (no digital camera) but I do have a web-link to where I bought it from - I hope it's OK to post here! I built a different extended run for it: http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/acatalog/Cottage_Henhouse_1.html Poet, your's looks really good! As do your chickens!! thank you. i love yours, the heart window is cute, do you peep at the girls when they're asleep thru the window? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 That's lovely, chickenanne . There are so many gorgeous hen houses out there! All those lucky, lucky chickens . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I don't have a picture (no digital camera) but I do have a web-link to where I bought it from - I hope it's OK to post here! I built a different extended run for it: http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/acatalog/Cottage_Henhouse_1.html thats lovely! very "fairy tale" style with the cute window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thank you all . You can peek in the window at them whilst they're asleep in early evening (bless) and like Poet I find it stays dry and warm in there even in shocking weather. I bet in the summer with the lighter mornings the window will get temporarily covered over pretty smartly - I'm sure it'll make the house light early on so that they (and therefore I) will wake up at some appalling time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 you could make little gingham curtains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I've just had a look at the RC forum, & I've been playing "spot the Omleteer!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I've just had a look at the RC forum, & I've been playing "spot the Omleteer!" im chookchaser on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I've just had a look at the RC forum, & I've been playing "spot the Omleteer!" Fun, isn't it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Chelsea I guesed you from your posts & locations- I've also seen Kate (Crazy Kate) & Lesley on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktdot Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I don't have a picture (no digital camera) but I do have a web-link to where I bought it from - I hope it's OK to post here! I built a different extended run for it: http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/acatalog/Cottage_Henhouse_1.html Poet, your's looks really good! As do your chickens!! I've got the chicken cottage too! We built our own extension run as well. It's very well made and dry inside. I love spying through the window at them and they tap on it to be let out in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife 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. dont they - oh, no, best try custom made ones though, diamond encrusted, obviously cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 . I love spying through the window at them and they tap on it to be let out in the morning! how cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Your wooden hen houses are all lovely . That's exactly what I wanted to get and would have except for the transportability (?) of the eglu. I didn't think I'd be able to get a wooden house in the back of my car and I do need that option for when we're on holiday. I love my eglu but I would have loved a wooden one just as much . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Kate I just found a nice bit of info for youhttp://forum.rivercottage.net/viewtopic.php?t=2744&highlight=omlet I had to go and read this, and it has made me laugh ... specially the person who said 'you need to get the shovel in, otherwise how would you clean it'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 have you seen the other thread with the poll in it? Someone suggsested it went with a "wag" lifestyle and was a status symbol - I replied to it and they replied to me but i dont understand what they meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menagerie Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 it's my money and I'll buy what I want! Quite honeslty I assume that most people on the rc forum are far richer/middle class than us- they porbably all have nice houses in the ciuntry that cost a fortune and drive 4x4s. Many of us live in towns and cities and an eglu is practical. My neighbours think my eglu is cool, not embarrassing. I don't have room in my garden for many chickens or converting a 6x4 shed etc. I think the eglu was a reasonable price compared with other wooden houses i looked at online and at a country store. And it is bright and fun and easy to look after and move about. If Omlet has a good product why shouldn't they cash in on it? I think they've done a great job promoting chicken keeping to people like me who might not otherwise have considered it or been brave enough to actually do it. Rant over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hes implying that because you would like to be a wag.... well that says it all. I'm sure you wouldnt really like to be a wag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
