Jools Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'd love to see a bigger Eglu but I'd agree with Lesley too that a couple of smaller ones can be more flexible than one big one. Though one big eglu and maybe a small (and cheap) broody coop might be another idea. I just love window shopping!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 It's a year now since we saw the prototype I didn't see the prototype at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 It was a brief glimpse at the gathering at Kew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I must admit that even I, who has a MK3 promised to me as a late 40th birthday pressie,is beginning to wonder if I actually need or want a bigger Eglu at the moment. Maybe I will use my credit to get a MK2 one in a better colour instead.......& a couple of new pairs of shoes! However,I am really looking forward to seeing what new design features Omlet have come up with for the MK3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 It's a year now since we saw the prototype What features were in the prototype and how big was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Last I heard (I spoke to James a few months ago),he mentioned 2 nesting boxes,possible plugs to stop nesting box sleeping/brooding, & maybe up to 8 hens....................but this was a while ago so things may have changed. Not sure how that compares to Clares veiwing of the prototype (do you think they need any volunteers to test run it? ) He also said that they were looking at Feb as a possible launch date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 do you think they need any volunteers to test run it? Me!....ME!....Me!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I was supposed to be testing it about a year ago - but nothing happened and it is being tested elsewhere - that's why we had to buy some small wooden sheds in the end. We've needed the flexibility anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 We were sworn to secrecy, but James seems to have told Sarah most of the details. The prototype that we saw didn't have the eglu styling that you'd expect (they'll iron that out), but was for around 8 birds, with nesting boxes on each side and a ramp up to the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Oh no, I hope I haven't spoken out of turn, but he didn't mention a need to keep it secret In fact he was very enthusiastic about it I am worried now that I have gone & blown the suprise.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 I wouldn't worry sarah, I don't think it isn't stuff that people don't already know. I think the original due date was sometime last summer, so it's over-run somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 And these snippets keep people interested! I saw the prototype too, a year ago, but I don't remember being sworn to secrecy! I haven't said much anyway, fortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Oh no, I hope I haven't spoken out of turn, but he didn't mention a need to keep it secret In fact he was very enthusiastic about it I am worried now that I have gone & blown the suprise.................... I won't tell anyone who spilt the beans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 It's been so long in development and launching that lots of us have gone off the boil about it now, so I'd think that they'd be glad of any advanced publicity Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 do you think they need any volunteers to test run it? Me!....ME!....Me!..... Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Vagueness is prized as an art form in the Omlet office - no information as yet....the usual info 'no launch date as yet' and a very frustrated me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 They do it so well, don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 color=indigo][/color]I emailed Barbara on the 29th January asking when the mark 3 is available as i can't keep up with the demand for our eggs at the moment. She replied, and i quote, "It's in production at the moment and should be ready for release in the next month or two. If you keep an eye on our website, an announcement will be placed as soon as it's ready for sale. Fingers crossed that it should be only a matter of weeks now. I'm afraid I don't have a definite date for you but it shouldn't be too much longer. The team are making sure that everything works absolutely perfectly so that no modifications are needed. So, still quite vague and to be honest i can't wait any longer. A purple mark 2 for me then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 How about a book on the launch date? I go for 20th March: My birthday! I'm still up for this date... just remember folks, I predicted this back in November..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 How about a book on the launch date? I go for 20th March: My birthday! I'm still up for this date... just remember folks, I predicted this back in November..... That's a good date AnnieP, it's my son's birthday too karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 will it still come in purple?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I think a stripey eglu would be lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I'd like a purple one with lots of pink circles on it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahCavy Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) Would be boring green for me still though Edited February 23, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I would like one where the grey bit (the base) is a nice bright colour too. If they did a range,they could be interchangeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
