debbie26pet Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 im looking for a good space chicken coop with run any ideas? wood prefer i think and on a money budget i keep looking on ebay keep getting out bid I WANT MY CHICKENS now alot of u are mentioning foxes ive never seen one on our estate so whats the chances of one being around? we have cats and no harm to them, how do people cope when they go away? i have a neighbour who will nip into them will they be ok in a coop(run) during the day whilst away (only asking as we go away in aug for 10 days) at night lock them up in there apartment. what do u all do when u go out during the day liek shopping etc let them out still in run? sorry if silly questions im really want these chickens but promised hubby i will look at all the pros etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Errr - hate to give obvious answer on a forum of Eglu owners,but an Eglu is a perfect hen house,with a fox resistant run A lot of people leave the house door open 24/7, especially in summer,so the hens can pop into the run as & when they like. then you just need someone to come ober once a day to collcet the eggs & make sure they have food & water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Errr - hate to give obvious answer on a forum of Eglu owners,but an Eglu is a perfect hen house,with a fox resistant run That was the first thought that came into my head too Cinnamon. Never rule out the presence presence of the fox Debbie.....they are everywhere nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Errr - hate to give obvious answer on a forum of Eglu owners,but an Eglu is a perfect hen house,with a fox resistant run That was the first thought that came into my head too Cinnamon. how many can i get in comfortably im looking at about 4 chickens dont want them to be cramped etc im soft i do like them and very colourful for the kids and garden, want to makesutre im getting the bests for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I think that 3 is a nice number to start off with. Then if you want more you can always get a run extention & a couple more hens,when the time comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 4 are very comfortable in an eglu at night. You would need a rum extension so that they have enough room during the day. Otherwise, no problems. Chickens are really easy to look after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
