kayandrob Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hi, just wondered if its worth getting the run extention before getting chickens, hubby thinks we should wait to see if we really need it but I wanted to give the chickens as much room to run round while we are at work, whats everyones opinions? Thanks Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 How many chickens are you getting? If three or more I would definatly recommend it. The standard run is too small in my opinion for 3 chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayandrob Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Yes we are thinking of getting 3, will get hubby to order one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I would get one. The received wisdom is one metre length of run per chicken. If they are free ranging most of the day, you could possibly get away with less, but if you are working etc they are likely to be in the run most of the day, so the extra space is beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Kay Don't forget that you need a converter to fit on the run so that you can then add an extension, this will give you an extra 2 metres. They will be lucky girls Are you getting your girls from Omlet? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Good point! They are very good in the Omlet shop about asking if it is the converter you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayandrob Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 ok now I am confused so I need the extention run but (which is what I saw on the online shop) but what is the converter? Chooks - we are getting separately, we originally were going to have them from omlet but we wouldn't be able to get them till the end of Sept and I can't wait that long! I'm struggling to wait till 15th August!! Got a list of chicken suppliers that people on here have recommended and Omlet have suggested some places too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 If you are getting a standard eglu you need a converter first....the converter will extend the run by 1 metre and also corrects the angle at the top so it goes into a level tunnel. If you wish to have it even longer you then need to buy extentions which are also 1 metre each. So if you only wish to extend the standard run by 1 metre you just need to buy a converter which will do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I've just ordered a converter to give my 3 some extra space. I think they are ok without at the moment as they free range for about 5 hours a day. I'm thinking ahead though because they wont have much time out in winter with less daylight or if I'm away for a weekend or late home from work etc. I'm looking forward to seeing mine have a bit of extra space. I have also put a couple of perches across the run (just above chicken head hight!) There is usually one of them sat up there at any time, giving the other two more space at ground level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have the run with converter which was great for 3 chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have the run with converter only for 4 chooks as they free-range pretty much all day long... it will be fine for 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I bought the standard run for my 4 chooks as they free range loads. But after just 2 weeks I decided on a converter to add 1m extra. It makes a huge difference and if you can afford it I would get one. I had to pay delivery charge but wished I just got it 2 wks earlier with eglu. The converter is the first "extention" you buy for an eglu run (and then you buy extentions after that). I just bought the converter alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I'd get the converter when you get the eglu. We have three chickens in a run + converter and they would certainly be too cramped in just the run on the days we're out and they can't free-range. They were fine in ours for a whole week when we went away though. It's worth the extra money to know your chickens are happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have a standard run and a converter for my 3. When I just had 2 the run was fine, but I have now ended up with 3 and the normal run is just not big enough - Fenny the alpha chicken wants to bite Primrose if she gets too close. Well worth the extra money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have also got the convertor now wish I had ordered it in the first place , gives them much more room when not out in the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayandrob Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks for all the info, I rang omlet and have added the converter on to our order, how on earth am I going to contain my excitment for the next two weeks, I want my Eglu now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
