Kev Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hi All, I just got my new Eglu on Satarday and just wanted to say hello, I have been reading the forum and picking up lots of information, We have put three Chickens in our Eglu, Bluebelle, Sussex Star and a Black one ( not sure what shes called?) I know it says for Two chickens but they all seem quite happy and I have checked they all have room to move around and stretch. We have only kept chickens for about 4 weeks and we used to have a standard woodern hut, but I saw all the details of the eglu on the pratical Poultry fourms. One for example was the pictures showing step by step cleaning and showing all the parts, after that I knew that our ladies would love it in there. I have only had it a few days but they have settled and seem really happy. I am so gald we took the step and got one. There great to look at and clean! Fantastic! No eggs yet as our birds are only 18 weeks old, so with any luck maybe in the next month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hi Kev The eglu should be a lot easier to keep clean than a wooden hut. I take mine apart about once a week and give it a good hose down I'm sure your chickens feel very at home already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Welcome Kev, glad all the eglu bashing over at p.p didn't put you off remember to introduce yourself on the questionairre and keep us up to date with how your ladies like the new accomodation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 welcome to the forum Kev. let us know what your girls are called, and join in the threads. you are in common with us all here, we all think our chickens, and our eglus are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 I really do not have any ideas for names, the kids have suggested, BlueBelle, Star and Mrs Black, which isnt the most orignal names! Any suggestions or maybe I should let the kids get on with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Welcome to the forum Kev. hope you join in the chat on the forum..........Have fun with your chooks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 One for example was the pictures showing step by step cleaning and showing all the parts, after that I knew that our ladies would love it in there. That was mine, Kev ! Glad it inspired you to take the plunge! Welcome to the forum! Can we steer you towards the questionnaire in this section - chicken keepers are incredibly nosey and we'll not stop nagging you until you tell us a little bit about yourself ! Happy chicken keeping and keep on posting now you've found us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 You really did inspire me! and eventualy my partner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Well that's wonderful, Kev, I'm so pleased to hear that! Eglus took a bit of a battering at one stage on Practical Poultry so it's great to hear that posting the photos helped you decide the Eglu was for you. Good choice! I'm sure you won't be disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 ......... the kids have suggested, BlueBelle, Star and Mrs Black, ...... ...Sounds as if you do have 3 names there, Kev! Glad to hear you're enjoying your chickens & also new Eglu, you won't regret that decision. I'm so glad that I went for an Eglu....just wish I had opted for 3 chooks to start....I thought at first they would only accommodate 2, but several people here have 3 in 1 Eglu. Eggs? Next month or 2 maybe...Let us know when 1st one arrives! Welcome to the forum, Kev, there's lots to read, & keep posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
