mrs chook Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi, I have two lovely, if not slightly lazy at laying, gingernut girlies. I am hoping to get two more girls very soon (ie this wkend/within next week )ready for full intro and communal living at the start of the summer hols I have an eglu with extended run and the two current girls freerange in our big garden as much as poss whenever I am home. Would this set up be ok for four at night/during times of enclosure????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi Mrs Chook I think it all depends on how long they are freeranging for? As a rule of thumb if they are to be confined during the day for any length of time then a standard eglu run, PLUS convertor. PLUS extension ( ie two bits on the end) should give them enough room. If they are freeranging for most of the day every day you could probably get away with a run + convertor. If you go away and they are confined to the run though, they will need hte extra space. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 thanks for that I am actually considering making a large permanent run in the garden too so will see how things go. After the next two weeks I am virtually at home all the time with summer hols so can then make a permanent plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi Lisa, I had four in an eglu with run + converter. They were fine and were out freeranging most afternoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I agree, they will be fine, especially if free ranging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Thanks Snowy and Egluntine, I hoped you might see this and offer good advice, as usual! I'm glad three people have now said this is ok as I have added another post, I'm getting some Marans shortly (i.e. 1 1/2hrs time ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 hiya, just to add - I've had 4 in an eglu and standard run quite successfully. but having said that, they freeranged all day from when I let them out (7.30ish) til they went to bed. if we went away for a w/e, I wasnt too worried about them in that small space - but if for longer, I think I'd have had to add the extra run space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Thanks Beach Chick. I have ordered another extension so they should be fine until I let them out at lunchtime. By the way, love ur chickies names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I have an eglu with extended run and the two current girls freerange in our big garden as much as poss whenever I am home.Would this set up be ok for four at night/during times of enclosure????? I have 4 hybrid girls in an eglu + converter on the run + lots of freeranging and they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Thanks HW. I feel much happier about the set up I've arranged now. I can't wait to let them all freerange and live together. Not yet tho as only got them yesterday and decided to follow gradual advice. So newbies will have to be a bit 'cosy' for a wee while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
