EGLU HEAT PROBLEMS

[Angels4]

I'm sorry if this has been discussed in a previous thread, but I was out yesterday preparing the Eglu and run for the arrival of "the girls". I know the holes at the front of the eglu are for ventalation, but I couldn't help to wonder...Don't they cause the inside of the Eglu to have a draft?

[The Dogmother]

Not at all, they just provide ventilation so that the chooks are comfortable inside and there's no build-up of ammonia. They are really warm and snug as a bug when they're all in together.

[chelsea]

the eglu is perfectly designed. Chickens need to have ventilation for good health etc. They wont be draughty - that is if you shut the door at night!

[Angels4]

I thought so, but as the girls arrival gets closer I've gotten more nervous. I feel I did all the research as I was on-line for months (Prudence made me) before I made the commitment to keep hens, (I want them to be happy and healthy) I was just starting to think that before I made the commitment I might have only seen the positive and now with the immenant arrival I have so many more questions. Is this common? Am I just being overly cautious?

[chelsea]

no, you are not alone. Everyone has lots of worries and questions. We were all in the same boat once.

 

After time you do learn to relax a bit and not worry so much.

 

dont worry about the questions, someone will always try to answer.

[Angels4]

Thanks Chelsea. I just want to make sure I'm doing right by my girls.