Fenlander Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Following on from my topic describing our new Cube experiences I wondered if anyone has one with a 3m run (standard run plus two 1m extensions) and can say if it is still easy to move about on the wheels. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I've moved the 2m run (std +1) ithout any problems, you just need to remember to stand at the wire run end not at the back of the cube. I would imagine it's a bit trrickier with 3m, but not impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Mine isn't that long, but if you engage the wheel and get someone to steer the front, you ought to be OK. I wouldn't do it too often though as the length of the run will put undue pressure on the structure. Could you just leave it in one place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenlander Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Yes straining the run panels is what I was trying to avoid... hence my concern. Our way of keeping the bantams is for them to be in the run all the while but about every other morning we move the cube/run onto fresh grass. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Why not just have a permanent plot like lots of us do? When the grass wears down, just replace it with Aubiose (hemp bedding) and use some plastic lawn edging to provide kickboards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenlander Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 It just seems a shame as we have a large grass area not to get them out on a fresh patch every few days. It's all quite level so easy for the wheels. I may think of a mod that clamps a broom handle or similar down each side so at least the load is spread over the panels a bit more. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrin Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I have just moved my cube which has the standard run plus 1 extension by myself - well with the help of my 5 year old! - for the first time and was pleasantly suprised at how easy it was. With a bit of help I would have thought an added extension would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I used to have two cubes with three metres runs. To move them I used to do the wheeling and get hubby and son to support the end of the run. It is do-able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
