Lakes Chick Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hello lovely helpfull people. I really have a battel of head v's heart at the moment. My long awaited Eglu arrives June 10th (I cant wait, its killing me, I am like a small child at christmas) and I am looking into procuring my chickens. The problem is that I know that sensiblely I should get 2. Less damage to the garden, it wont matter if they have to spend some time in there run (although I do intend to let them run free most of the time), We dont need the extra eggs etc etc. But my heart says 3! It is a much better number from a design/asthetic point of view, If we lose one their will still be two rather than a poor solitary chicken, I have 3 names, I dont think I can choose just 3. Aghhh what do I do?????? Lorna xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I have seen other members say that 3 is the least no of chickens you should get for a number of reasons and if your getting 2 anyway then 1 more wont make any difference to grass etc. Go on, you know you want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 The general feeling is that it's good to get three, for just the reason you state . Could you stretch to getting a converter for the run (you could add it to your order now rather than paying p&p later on ). If you do plan to let them freerange a lot (but do be careful ) they'll be fine in the run plus converter. I originally had 3 in a standard run but soon added the converter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 We've got 3 in a plus run and converter and they've got plenty space - we let them out nearly every day though too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 We had four hybrids in an eglu with run, convertor and extension when we were doing introductions. However, my six babies also lived in the eglu whilst they were growing and they still sleep there by choice (all six!). In fact, one of the RIRs has moved in with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little jerry Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yes, definately get 3. We got 3 on Friday and its working out just great. We have a standard eglu with extended run which they spend part of the day in and free range for the rest of the day. We had intended to get just 2 but were advised against this for the same reasons. Its sound advice. Go for 3. They will have plenty room in the eglu, and hey you have already got the names. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakes Chick Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thank you, thank you, thank you! I showed your messages to my DH and he has said I can order the run extention and have 3! Thank you again from me, and my (soon to be) Chickens! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Definately 3! If you are getting an extension maybe even 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaack Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I keep four in my eglu although they do have a 3m x 10m run, of a night time they all cram themselves into 1/4 of the eglu to roost, so i think it depends on how much outside room you give them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I showed your messages to my DH and he has said I can order the run extention and have 3! I'm sure Omlet will tell you this when you phone up, but make sure you buy the converter rather than the extension. You need the converter first (then the extensions fit onto that) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
