Janty Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Anybody ever bought one of these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7ft-6-Poultry-Hen-Chicken-house-coop-Rabbit-Hutch-107_W0QQitemZ330290549240QQihZ014QQcategoryZ63513QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I am thinking of buying one to keep my quail in...obviously with rabbit wire across the bottom and extra security around the edges...but I wondered if anybody knew what the build quality, etc. was like. Thanks, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I haven't bought one from these guys, but I do have one of these houses for my three girls, but I would assume that they would be made by the same factory though. I am very pleased with the quality. I did paint inside to help prevent red mite infestation and I re-varnished the outer wood just to protect it a bit more. I have also added a hook and loop fastener (don't know the actual name of these things) to hold the nesting box lid up higher as the internal stick they have didn't hold the lid up high enough for me. The only thing I have a problem with is the removable floor as I keep putting them in the wrong way round and then they get a bit stuck. But having said that, I found it very easy to put together (all by myself ) Hope this is of some help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Thanks. I would be housing 6 quail in there so there should be plenty of room. After having the eglus, I just wondered how robust the house would be. If it stands up to hens ok then 6 little quail should be a doddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Pretty sure Dilly had one of these for her first lot of quail at least. Try searching for her on here and having a look at her blog hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I've read more negs than positive about that seller regards the quality etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Pretty sure Dilly had one of these for her first lot of quail at least. Try searching for her on here and having a look at her bloghth Dilly was who I thought about straightaway - she had two for her quail at one point. But I think different companies make similar styles of housing, so it may not be the same make that Dilly used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 http://kooringa.com/?cat=37&paged=8 Here you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 I can't find anywhere that sells the large 7ft. 6ins model besides e-bay sellers. Anyone got any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I can't find anywhere that sells the large 7ft. 6ins model besides e-bay sellers.Anyone got any ideas. I think Merrydale sell them Jan - scroll down for the largest one: http://www.merrydalepoultry.co.uk/housing.htm In metric so not sure if this is the size you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hi Janty, Thats the same seller that I got my chicken coop/run from. Their communication wasn't very good. We had a few problems with the actual wood, a lot of it was bowed and required a bit of Mr Webmuppets reluctant diy skills to get it put together. We got it in February and its showing signs of wear and tear already as well as doors that won't shut. Their P&P was quite high I recall, I drove down to Ongar to pick it up. I may have to splash out on an Eglu or Cube next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerlady Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 We have the slightly smaller version of this without the added nestbox on the end for our two girls...would recommend you treat in again with something more waterproof before you put anything in it! The pesky doors swell as soon as it gets a bit damp(not that it ever rains in sunny eastbourne of course ) It is fairly easy to keep clean..easier access than an eglu Id say because of the large side doors but obviously isnt going to last for years. It is serving a purpose but would much rather have a cube but funds wont allow without a lottery win! We actually bought ours from our local chicken person 'cos we didnt like the feedback for this seller..SEL make better quality ones and they are sometimes from different sellers on ebay.It seems that this is a new model for next year..could you wait a bit until more people start selling them? Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Ours came from Albany Pets off Ebay, easy to put together and we keep 12 quail in it they love it. Will need more preserver next year. The nut and screw ha fallen off the sliding doo mechanism but then i suppose you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hi Everyone Have you tried any of the commercial farms around your area as try have very large runs. If anyone is looking for ideas for Christmas try http://www.happychicks.co.uk Best regards, Ian Ian & Valerie William & Harry Missy & Millie dogs 9 lovely hens Henian Castle with inside it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
