poachedegg Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) We already have 3 girls and would love to get some ex-batts for our new Cube I know that we would need to keep the ex-batts separate, which we would keep the Eglu for in the short term, but would we ultimately be able to put the ex-batts in with our existing girls in the Cube? If they are not supposed to mix, then we would need to get 'normal' chickens rather than ex-batts. Our garden is not big enough long term for both a Cube and Eglu, so we would be looking at selling the Eglu once the new chickens are settled in. If ex-batts were to go in the Cube with our girls how long would it be before we could do this? Could somebody confirm that 6 chickens in a Cube with extension is ok? Edited May 29, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 They will be fine. I have my ex-batts mixed with my other hens. You are right to give them a period of quarantine in the Eglu. It would be a good idea to place it where they can see and hear the other hens, to get them used to eachother in a small way. You might find that you need an extension on the cube as many find ithe basic cube run a bit cramped for six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 You might find that you need an extension on the cube as many find ithe basic cube run a bit cramped for six. I have ordered the Cube and extension - do you mean a further extension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Not just yet. When you decide to get a couple of blue egg layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Great news paochedegg- can I come & visit you when you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Aaaagh another possible Eglu for sale in the Manchester area!!!!! Not fair. Congrats on your cube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Ex-batts are fantastic, as others have said that they will be able to integrate after the inital period.... go for it!! You will love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Let me know when you find out when the ex-batt collection is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Let me know when you find out when the ex-batt collection is! Just going to email them now - will let you know - are you thinking of extending your brood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Great news paochedegg- can I come & visit you when you get it? I think I may have a Cube opening party - anyone up for it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 i'm up for a cube welcoming party & perhaps may get 2 ex batts- depends on how our 4 look in a cube with an extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
