quickcluck Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Well I've decided a lilac eglu it is!!! This is in preparation for the new girls in the walk in run which should begin soon... Decided to get my own instead of renting incase there are long introductions or they need extra space.... Now OH has to figure out how to build a type of turntable to sit it on so that the tray can be emptied!!! My only worry is that it will be big enough for 4 young biggish girls to live in until they sort themselves out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 If the gelu has the normal sized run, then they will be squished for space and will need to be let out to free range. The limit for regular sized hens in an eglu is 3 birds. If you have a run extension, then you can have 5 birds. None of this is relevant though if they spend the best part of the day free ranging. If they are over-stocked, they'll get bored and start to bully/peck at each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks Claret. The eglu will be going in a run with the cube which will be 18x9 ft, for 10 girlies. Do you think that will be ok? Obviously they will be separated for the intro..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Sounds fine to me , I hope that it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Good choice of colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I think the lilac is gorgeous, it came out after I ordered my orange one Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Congratulations . The always looks lovely in photos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's all ordered, I am going to collect it on monday afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 youre so lucky! I would love a lilac eglu, but my mum said we had to get green instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 But better than no eglu at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 HI Can you tell me how much just an eglu with out a run is please?? As I think this is the option i will go for thanks indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hi, it was £235.............. I think the postage is £30..... but we are going to collect it.... What are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
