tara Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Dose every body shut the cube or eglu doors.Ive still been leaving mine open a little just enought for them to get out.But as its become colder l wondered what every one else was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I close the eglu door every night here and bring in the food and water. We have enough wildlife in the garden to do our own Autumn Watch, including Rats at the top of the garden , and I dont want to encourage them into the run etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 There is a topic all about this a few posts down viewtopic.php?f=5&t=34469 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 We close it every night but if we go away are quite happy to leave it open for the week or fortnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdollar Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I close mine even during the summer but we have foxes which pay regular visits and I prefer the extra security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I close the door every night and 'open up' around 7.30 in the morning. I haven't had cause to leave the door open yet and as the next time we're away is December, I have convinced myself it will be too cold to leave the door open. So I need to sweet-talk my cat-sitter to look after the chooks too, which I don't suppose will be a problem. Townie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I leave mine open then they can come and go as they please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I close mine at the moment but only because of all the fireworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judith67 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I leave mine open, except when its going to snow or have a bad frost. I am also shutting it this week because of fireworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I close mine every night...its been cold recently and its extra protection from foxes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisdog Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I close my Eglu door at night without fail since a fox broke into my Eglu run; it was the door being shut that saved them. Mind you I used to leave it open a lot with no problems, and it had advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachio Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I'm really concerned that a fox got into someones eglu run. that's surprising and really bad news. I shut my door every night for safety and warmth reasons. I thought they'd be warm enough with it open and that foxes couldn't get in - but now i'm concerned. I also think that one of my chickens is rather pecky at the moment and she's not to bad in the coop so I like to take her out before they go into the run area - so a closed door is necessary for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisdog Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 This was a determined fox, it got through electric fence too. Also my run clips may have been weakened by sunshine and moving the Eglu round, if your clips seem strong you should be ok. I strengthened mine with cable ties plus new run clips Omlet kindly sent me. For 2 years before that in Pembrokeshire I had 2 Eglus open at night for ducks and quail, and for another year here I have had 2 Eglus open with ducks and chooks for 8 months until I swapped everything around. Then I went back to the Eglu after the fox got my chooks from behind the electric, and he then broke into the run. Like I say, must be a desperate one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I always leave the door open - I am too worried that I might forget to open it in my mad rush before work in a morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I close the door every night. I did try leaving the door open but they started shouting for their warm breakfast at 4 in the morning. The door has been closed ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisdog Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Warm breakfast I'd like to know more but hubby may complain he gets treated worse than chickens if I start on that. Sounds good though especially in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I give them warm porridge in the afternoon when I get home from school around 3:30. They love it, though it took some persuasion! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I've shut mine tonight because of fireworks, but usually leave it open unless frosty. (My Cube is sited inside a secure & foxproof run). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I've been wondering about precisely this, as we are often away overnight to visit parents at the weekend - and being able to leave the door open would solve that problem nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 I close the door every night. I did try leaving the door open but they started shouting for their warm breakfast at 4 in the morning. The door has been closed ever since. Ah bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
