CannyCat Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Who here has the omlet winter shelter? I'm thinking of investing in one because it occurs to me the PVC sheet I have been using isn't breathable, and keeps the damp in, whereas the omlet shelter is made of breathable tent-like material. Is it big enough? It only covers "the top and one side" - is this enough to keep the chooks dry in the wet winter months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 When we had the eglu runs we had the winter shelters - just make sure the "open" side is sheltered from the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Hi! I agree, just put the shade on depending which way the rain is blowing, if you know what I mean Last night we had gale force winds here in Cornwall and it kept my rabbits sheltered.Although it was'nt raining.I think its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I bought the winter shade with my eglu, my stayed on last night when we had the gales too. First sign of rain and its on - I hate my girls to be wet underfoot! its also good in the sun as gives them shade, my girls dont like the sun that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 The winter shade is plenty big enough if you have the run near a fence to offer protection from the wind and rain on one side. If the run is in an exposed windswept area, then it could be a bit draughty and damp in the run: but I don't think it would be hygienic to enclose the whole run, as it would get very musty and smelly. I have a winter shade over the original run, a summer shade over the converter, and an extension shade over the extension, and it works quite well. I had plastic last year, but I didn't like it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Thanks guys, I have just ordered a winter shelter. We have just moved our eglu (again ) to an area which shades one side, so hopefully it will do the job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyB Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I got the winter shade when I got my Eglu in June (just being prepared) However during the really hot sunny weather in July it gave my chooks plenty of shade from the sun, which the small shade would not have done. A useful investment for winter and summer in my opinion. going to order another one for my other Eglu as i got that one second hand and it only had the small shelter with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
