Canadian Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hello, I live in Canada and am seriously considering purchasing an Eglu. Does anybody have an Eglu where you receive snow throuout the winter? How does the Eglu perform in winter temps averaging -10 degrees Celsius? Does the Eglu stay warm enough without additional heating? Thank you for any information provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi Canadian - welcome to the forum! Have you tried the US website? Nowhere in the UK has the kind of climate you describe, though we have had night temperatures down to -6 this winter, even in the south of England. That said, most of us don't even bother to close the eglu door at night unless temperatures drop below about -2, and our hens seem to stay warm enough. A few extra calories (maize or mixed corn) before bedtime helps as well! I've seen photos of US eglus buried in snow - I should think the snow itself affords insulation, turning the eglu into an igloo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hello and welcome Canadian. I think you are our first member from Canada....although we have a few from the USA. We seldom get temperatures as low as minus 10C in the UK......although it did reach minus 6 here a few weeks ago.......and the Eglu was fine.....my girls were as warm as toast.....and I don't close the doors! If you pop over to the US Omlet forum, there is a thread called "Winterising my Eglu" **here** which shows some intriguing modifications made by LindaN to cope with very cold weather in her area. Also there is something called a **Snugglesafe** Which you heat in the microwave oven. Usually available on Ebay. I hope that helps. Let us know if you do get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hello Canadian & welcome to the UK forum . Can't add to the advice already given but just wanted to say, if you find the info you need on the US site, feel free to pop back here for other advice (I gather the US forum isn't quite as active as this one ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi Canadian and welcome - feel free to ask as many questions here as you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hello Canadian and welcome to the forum. We had temps down to -9 a few weeks ago and the girls and eglu were fine! They cuddle up together and fluff up their feathers to trap air. Their body temp is higher than ours too. As others have suggested, take a look at the US site as they have more extremes of weather than we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi and welcome, Canadian I have nothing to add to the excellent advice given, but hope you are able to make your decision and get an eglu soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thank you so much everyone for such a warm welcome!! You're right about the US site not having much of a forum....I actually haven't even located the US forum...if there is one. I did read about the winterizing of the Eglu some folks did. I just thought that obviously there would be many more Eglu users in the UK, and for a longer period of time, thus greater feedback information. My husband and I have basically decided to go ahead with the Eglu. And my gosh is it complicated to get one in Canada! We will have to have it shipped to a US city and then drive 6 hours into the US to pick it up and come home. It would be fabulous if Omlet could expand to Canada! I only with the company further success so they may do so.....and bring the Eglu Cube to Canada as well!! I did locate a source for purebred Chantecler chickens (both Partridge and White), and will be picking up fertilized eggs from there and incubating them. A neighbor and I will be dividing the chickens once they're hatched and older. I am fascinated by the history of the Chantecler being Canada's only breed, but mostly I chose this breed for the winter hardiness and greatly reduced comb and wattles. Does anybody else have any Chanty's? Both my neighbor and I grew up with chickens so we are returning to our childhood love! I am absolutely thrilled with the Eglu design and look forward to eventually getting it here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Egluntine....that's super info on the Snugglesafe! I'll probably pick one up on ebay. I think with the winter hardy Chanteclers and the Snugglesafe for backup, things should be fine. Should things really be cold, I can always get them to a heated pen at my neighbors. I'm so thrilled to have discovered the Eglu and the forum. You've all been so helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Prepare to have ironing & dishes piling up around you as you spend more and more time on the forum .... it's addictive . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Just wanted to wish you a warm welcome Canadian. Ask away any questions as we will do our best to answer, this forum is a great friendly place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 **Here** is a link to the US forum, Canadian. I'm sure they would be delighted to have some new members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Cheers...I'll check out the US forum too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...