Sheilaz Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 But, if he posts it to you, he dismantles it, so you have to apply your own silicon! I'm not sure I would be able to piece it back together so professionally. I daren't ask another question really though. When I originally suggested that he shouldn't call it an Eglu, his reply was "do you work for them then?" So, I don't want to cause any more trouble...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Go on, I dare you... No, not worth the hassle. I am a bit worried about someone keeping chooks in there though. I've got no axe to grind with different types of chicken houses, but this is not only ludicrous, its not healthy for the chickens - it'll be so hot, for one thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 But, if he posts it to you, he dismantles it, so you have to apply your own silicon! I'm not sure I would be able to piece it back together so professionally.I daren't ask another question really though. When I originally suggested that he shouldn't call it an Eglu, his reply was "do you work for them then?" So, I don't want to cause any more trouble...... HeHe, I was woundering who asked that ,as I saw it on the question and answer at the bottom of the page . Repeat after me: I must not torment the man with the storage box!! I must not torment the man with the storage box!! I must not torment the man with the storage box!! I must not torment the man with the storage box!! oh go on then,1 more question wont hurt we are sooooooooooo naughty £21!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm quite willing to hassle him with another question - does someone want to suggest a good one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Oh, just make something up that will give him hassle...how about asking for dimensions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 ....or colours? Does he offer a range, like Omlet do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 ....or ask where the run fits on to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 That's a good one Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Perhaps he could offer a run in future? One made earlier out of a plastic dustbin, sawn in half lengthways, and a few holes drilled into it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard and Jo Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I havent logged on for a week and I cant believe this chat is still going. Poor guy is in for a pasting - Silicone sealed - he means mastic - which the chickens would probably peck at! Noone has answered yet - what is the thing on the grass in the background. - ask him that question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 It looks like a giant poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 It's gone off ebay...hoorah. removed what power BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Nah, still coming up in my ebay account. I'm watching it cos I might bid on it to stop any one else keeping hens in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Oh it's gone from the link BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Try going in to ebay and searching with this code: 7776242828 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 It was withdrawn and relisted Buffie.... maybe you've got the old link? It's still there, £23 now Try Cinnamon's link and you should find it 'tis relisted....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHICKEN-COOP-HOUSE-FOR-5-CHICKENS-BROODY-no-red-mite_W0QQitemZ7776242828QQcategoryZ46292QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Take a look,apparantly he encured the wrath of the Eglu owners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 can we ask him if the mastic is chicken safe - as Richard and Jo said they could peck at it - or worse, the fumes could kill them - I can't breathe if I have been siliconing! And can we ask him for his Argos receipt so we can take the box back if a wheel comes off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Yes found it. I've suggesting removing it as he may have the RSPCA on his back as it's clearly a storage box Can I say pr*t There must be a guideline for animal welfare and this clearly is unsuitable BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxhen Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Sorry, but I don;t see what all the fuss is about. If the box is placed under a shady part of the garden it won;t get overheated inside. As he says - it can be insulated in winter with foam inside or even with bubble wrap I'd have thought. It has ventilation and can be kept clean quite easily. If the hens are free ranging and only roost in it at night where's the harm being done? As he says, he makes 'rooms' for his hens with cardboard boxes that he replaces regularly and uses newspaper as deep litter. He takes care with the concrete block and plywood to ensure his hens are safe at night. It isn;t cruel to use something that has been adapted from another use. Not everyone can afford an eglu and he has used his initiative to design something that he felt gave his hens a break fom red mite. At least he obviuosly cares about his hens and the red mite problem. I grew up with sheep, goats, ponies, hens, ducks, rabbits, cats and dogs (amongst other animals) and we never had money to do anything posh for them - but they were all loved and cared for and everything was hand made and cobbled together by my mother.Our goat shelter was a large galvanised dustbin turned on its side! Did the job and Mrs Goat was quite happy. To be honest this is just the sort of thing my Mum would have come up with if she was doing something similar now. So i am sorry Buffie but I have to disagree with you. The only thing he has done wrong is refer to it in the same breath as he refers to an eglu which could have misled a bidder.And undermines a branded product. And he is asking a lot to expect someone else to want to buy it ie rather than make something for themselves.It isn;t wotrth anything really - so he is a bit of a chancer in that respect. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Hi Helen, haven't seen you for a while. Just to clarify, the original posting described it as being an Eglu! This was clearly against ebay rules, and ebay forced him to withdraw it, and he relisted with just a slight ref. to Eglu. That's how this thread started, indignant that he should call it an Eglu, flouting Ebay rules. At that stage, it became a bit of a giggle, and, as you can see the thread continued. Yes, you raise some good points that DIY housing can be fine, and I do agree that there's no need for any serious criticism now. But a bit of mocking here is no more than he deserved, and anyway, it'll be sold soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 This did all start as he was selling a storage box as an eglu alternative. It clearly isn't and I don't mind any one elses opinion differing from mine it's fine maxhen. It wouldn't be insulated against the cold, I've owned these and paint freezes. I wouldn't keep hens in this and I think he does deserve a bit of flack for the cheek and can't imagine who'd buy it. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Some mug would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 where is it? I cant find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 he has ended the listing - "Ooops, word censored!"ody has bought it - "Ooops, word censored!"ody will be keeping chickens in it. http:// http://tinyurl.com/kjw46 un-(wo)man the barricades! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 That is so weird, as last time I looked he had 17 bids and was up to £23! I wonder what happened??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
