madman Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 has anybody got pictures of their eglus or eglu cubes and/or walk in runs so i can show them to my parents. please no links to the eglu inspiration page coz i've seen it already. thanks, madman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 this is when I had the 2 eglus and this is now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 wow it's amazing but can i ask how did you make it(instructions). and is it on pavement or on the grass. finally, do you think it would be a good idea to put an eglu and run inside a bigger version of a run like yours as our area has over 10 very inquisitive foxes. so during the day we couldleave them in the eglu run for extra security the when we're there or want to clean it we can let them into the walk in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 we built it on compacted earth. It has a brick surround with the panels on the top of the brick. We really wished we had done a concrete base though as when it rains heavily the water seeps up underneath. I would really recommend a concrete or slabbed base to anyone doing a walk in run, as not only will this help in the wet - it will also be extra prevention against rats and foxes digging. We do not have a fox problem, so I would maybe wait for other responses - some people build their runs with extra strong weldmesh (which you would require if you have foxes) as otherwise it will get chewed through. If you had a really bad fox problem maybe you could build the walk in run with an electric fence around the perimeter? (just an idea ). I think having the eglu run inside a walk in run defeats the object of having the walk in run doesnt it?.... Up to you, maybe some other folks will come up with other ideas..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 thanks for the reply. but i think electric fencing might harm the chickens. just wondering how do you reccomend i anchor the walk-in to the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 what I meant is to put the electric fence half a metre of so away around the outside of the walk in run. That way the chooks are still safe in the walk in run but cant touch the fence, almost like a run inside a run (as it sounds like you have a real bad fox problem) Our run panels are bolted/screwed into the brick surround. Not sure how other people secure it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 had a look at electric wire pricing. far too expensive! what is your run floor covered with and why did yuo use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 no I havent looked at electric fencing!...like I say just an idea...you may come up with a better solution. I started off using Hemcore in the run, now use aubiose. Its very absorbant, the chicken poos seem to disappear in it and the chooks love to scratch around in it. Composts well also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) is it possible for you to pm the full instructions for making your run ? i'd really be grateful for it. thanks sooooooo much for the advice. best regards, madman. Edited January 5, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Madman as this is a very public forum you might want to remove your e mail address from your post You can pm on this forum...much safer than e mailing. My run was made up of pre-made panels and not from scratch, so it might be worth waiting for other replies..the mesh on my panels is not strong enough for your run in a fox area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 thanks for the tip. and thanks again for all your advice you've been a great help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Chelsea has a good point here Madman, you can buy the panels ready made up (eg: on Ebay) so its kind of in between making your run from scratch and buying a complete one in - worth bearing in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 redwing, do you have a walk in run. and can i see a picture of your run please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Not yet, the stuff arrived from B&Q today so I can start work building my own. No drawn up plans before you ask! It will be very similar to Yolky's run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
