The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Now you've all seen the title and rushed to look at this post I was wondering, as so many of us seem to want one, just HOW MANY really do? Post here - who wants a mark 3 and what colour will you have? I'd like one, in either orange or purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Not bothered. Don't need one at moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 there's nowt wrong with the current model is there? or will it have rear-spoilers and sat-nav? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 ORANGE or PINK for me,please And I am already owed this from my 40th birthday this year, so they had darn well still bring it out When it does come out the yellow mk1 we have will be sold,the green mk2 will be used for the Bantams & I will get a couple more hens to fill up the new mk3 Clare, you should get purple with you colour combination - it will look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Eglu-wise it would be one or the other Sarah, I would keep the pink Rablu, but sell the orange Eglu if I got the mark 3. But it all depends on the price and whether they have sorted out the styling issues. Phil, (without wanting to give too much away) the mark 3 is bigger and for more hens, so is for those of us who have no will power and are unable to turn away any hens offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Purple & pink .....gorgeous Funnily enough I spoke to James this morning as I am thinking of getting a recon mk2 in pink or orange for the Bantams to go in, then I would sell the yellow mk1 now In an ideal world I would like a pink one & an Orange one - its just getting to that combination thats taking the time He sounded really enthusiastic about the mk3, & it has made me even more eager to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 If they do it in YELLOW then I might buy one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Do you know what I think would be a really great feature on the mk3? I have heard it mentioned that the nest box(es) may be able to be blocked off to stop hens sleeping (& pooing) in them. How great would it be if the bit that blocks off the nest box was attached to the door mechanism,meaning that when they get up in the morning & push the door open the nest box is available for them to lay in again To not have to pick poo out of the nest box every morning would be fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 It would have to be purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Cinnamon , I thought Yellow Eglu's were collectors items. i'd hang on to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I don't want the nest box closed off! One of my hens usually lays before they get up in the morning at 7am. I will have to see the Mark 3 before I decide if it is worth coveting If my run and converter and extension won't work with the Mark 3, I think it will all be too much trouble and expense to change over, especially if the base I have made is too narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 He sounded really enthusiastic about the mk3, & it has made me even more eager to get one James has the knack of sounding enthusiatic about everything Well, if I do get a mark 3, then remind me if you still want a mark 2 orange recon. Friends first dibs, then advertised on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Too late I really, really, REALLY wanted one - but we needed the housing so had to buy some wooden ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Don't think I stand much chance of getting one unless I can convince OH that we trade in the 2 we have and get one big one depending on how many it holds of course karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 8 apparantly,Karen Clare, thanks but I have a gut feeling about getting a pink/orange mk2 now & either selling the green or yellow one before the glut of Eglus on eBay after the mk3 is launched next year. Or if I can get a run for the mk1 yellow then I am very tempted to hang onto it as housing for when we get babies next spring (although an ark would be more cost effective!) I reckon I can sell my green mk2 & run now & get a new mk2 in orange/pink with no run for about the same cost, so I may as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Yep will be getting a Mark 3 when it comes out even though i dont even have one eglu yet! OH has promised me another already! Would have to be either pink or purple to contrast or coordinate with the one im getting on the 25th October! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Cinnamon, have you phoned them about getting a reconditioned eglu. Please can you not do it this week? As we're gonna phone up on Thursday, as we were in contact with Penny about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Already did yesterday,sorry! I am on a waiting list for one now - but I may just go ahead & get a new one without the run anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Emma, I thought you were getting the hens + eglu on 21st! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Going back to the Mark 3 Eglu, I am convinced that it is going to be a double-decker. If you think of the current Eglu with its footprint doubled, it would be too big for a small back garden, and it would not be possible to get the lid through the front door if it had to be carried through a terraced house to the back garden. (Of course the lid could be split in two, opening out on both sides, which would be quite a good new feature.) If the Eglu is a double decker, there would have to be a new run which would be twice as high, allowing the birds to flap their wings a bit more and jump up on to things. I am starting to want one very much.... Let's hope I'm wrong with my design guesses, and I can then save money by buying a second Mark 2 when they flood eBay. There is something to be said for having the facilitiy for separating two groups of chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Already did yesterday,sorry! I am on a waiting list for one now - but I may just go ahead & get a new one without the run anyway What colour are you on the waiting list for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hello, all! Purple mark 3 for me please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Same here Helen! Nice to see you, by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Been busier than a one-armed paper hanger, Annie! Still drop in occasionally to see whats going on though - and to try and keep track of the elusive Mark 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Don't hold your breath....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
