Jennyhenny Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi its me again, Thank you for your welcome in my previous posts. I received today the Omlet brochure, I assumed the cube would take up alot more room than the eglu but looking at the dimensions there doesn't seem alot in it. I assume a few of you out there have had both. My garden is quite small so I had my eye on an eglu but now looking at the dimensions of the cube I'm not so sure. When looking at them (in situ) do you think the cube will be too big for a small garden. By the way love the forum, its so much fun and everybody is so friendly Wait anxiously for your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I think it's a case of personal preference. The advantage of the cube is it's off the ground so much easier to clean during these wet winter months. There is also more room both height and length wise as there's room under the cube itself. The eglu has it's advantages too. It's a more unusual shape, it's door is easy to close without it's handle taking up any more floor space and it's easier to transport. If you know you only want 2 or 3 hens then go for the eglu but if there's any idea in your head about having more then go for the cube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 hi there, you might want to check out this link here - viewtopic.php?f=4&t=37419 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thank you Chelsea - very interesting, given me something to think about. Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Also you could see if there is a cube/eglu owner in your area and maybe visit it just to get an idea of it in "real life". See here - viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1163 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Just to let you know, one of you friendly folks out there is having a cube delivered on Wednesday quite close to me and has asked me if I want to come and have a look at one in "real life". Can't wait, I'm so eggcited Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Welcome to the forum Jennyhenny! How big is your garden? We have a small garden with a cube in - ours is approx 30ft deep by about 40ft wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi Poachedegg, Thanks for the welcome Just been out and measured, it measures 27ft x 16ft, no lawn, it has a large patio at bottom and slate chippings. What do you think? I'd appreciate your honest opinion Eglu or Cube Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi, Was going to pop a photo on of the garden, just read the instructions seems pretty hard though Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi Jenny, I got my eglu just before the cubes were launched so I didn't have any option really. But when the cubes came out a month later I really wished I'd had one so I could have had more hens, but now nearly 2 years later, my opinion has changed back again. I have a reasonable size garden but have found personally for me 4 hens is enough and on wet days if they free range, they can trash large areas of my garden in minutes. So for me 4 was the perfect number. However with 4 hens in an eglu you really need to add an extention (converter) to the run which makes it quite a long set up. Whereas an eglu whilst taller looks more compact to me. But I can't comment for sure as I haven't got one. Eglu + standard run + converter So it may be worth thinking about how many chickens you want. And where they will go in the garden as to wether an eglu or cube would suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm having a similar debate with myself. I have an eglu (which I love) and 3 bantams - but I want more! The bantams free range most of the day every day at the moment and we have a fairly large garden so space is not a problem. However, do I get a) another eglu b) a cube c) a walk- in run d) a combination of a) b) c) I change my mind every day. The only thing I agree with myself about is that I MUST HAVE MORE CHICKENS! PS How do you know when you have enough chickens ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 You can never have enough chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'd go for a cube if I had to choose. We got a cube first and only bought the eglu when things didn't go to plan with the bantams. I do like both but prefer the cubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 thanks for the advice Janty. I'm leaning that way anyway - now I wonder what colour.... I'll never get any work done with all these decisions to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
