Scramble Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Went to RHS Tatton Show yesterday It was great, was a little disappointed there was no Omlet but there was a lovely garden with some ex-batts in. When I was there though, this was Omlet's "competition" Chicubes They look very industrial, when we saw them there was this one: It had one hybrid in it, I think anyway, it was quite big and speckled and it looked quite cramped, there was nothing in the run and it was by itself, when someone asked how many chickens it held he replied three I think that might be a bit of a squeeze. Personally, I haven't found a chicken house that matches the eglu at all in any way. What do you think?... I think I was feeling a little prejudiced Does anyone have any experiences with them? Don't know quite what to make of them myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I don't like them either, I think they've been on here before. They do all kinds of sizes and one of the ex-bat charities usues the, LHR maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 That looks tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I don't like the glossy houses and I think the run needs some more research however they do a lovely wooden version of the house which is I saw one at the Royal show and they are pretty well made too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think the walk in Chicube looks like a Port-a-loo see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chick wiggle Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thats very clever Fred and your right they do. Nah, not my cup of tea either. yay omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I've just had a look at their website. They do look very industrial I think I'm very happy with my choice of ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Think we'll stick with our . Thanks but no thanks, they just look terrible. Pity the chooks that have to live in them.............. edit: Not to sure about this one either. http://www.solwayrecycling.co.uk/products/hen-houses.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 From looking at the websites I'd personally prefer an eglu or cube, though I have never seen any in person (apart from my rablu which is fab ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordmum Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 My Mother & I saw them at Hampton Court Flower Show - we weren't impressed either! Rgds, Pat & Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Jessie, we went to Tatton RHS on Saturday and I took some photos of the 'Little red hen' Rescue chicken friendly garden so you could all take a look. I quite like the 'chicube' in the sky. Not keen on the down to earth ones. But the price Im sure the garden would not be 'chicken friendly' for very long. Had a lovley day at Tatton. There was a green eglu on the allotment societys garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Lovely pictures The ex-batts were gorgeous weren't they? I found it hard to listen to some people thinking they'd pulled their own feathers out. I asked if Omlet was there and was told no, but there was an eglu out there! But I couldn't find it oh, well Did you see the fat birds? I loved Buddy but he wasn't for sale Lotty was, but my Dad wouldn't let me ask how much she was Buddy: Lotty: I also loved this : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Those fat birds are fantastic !! Who made those Scramble, do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks for photos from tatton - friend who went said there was a chicken garden and that it was great! Agree wouldn't stay like that for long with my girls!! Think Fred has right idea about the chicube but at least the solway is using re-cyled plastic - would be good if omlett did too, but still kept the funky design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Those fat birds are fantastic !! Who made those Scramble, do you know? Patricia Lee, http://www.patricialee.co.uk/ She made a mosaic superlambanana for Liverpool as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I've just been looking at her website - lovely !! I wonder if she sold her birdies yesterday, not that I could even think about buying one as I'm sure they're very expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 That's what I though I can dream though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Oh no, I missed the Fat mosaic birds. They are lovley arnt they. We liked the Ark too. Lots of lovley things to see and you could spend a small fortune. So many lovley things to buy. I was very good though The show made me want to come home and tidy my garden!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 http://www.chicubes.co.uk/the-egg/the-egg-large-/prod_32.html I'm lost for words. All I can say is OMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 It's a bit narrow isn't it. Nope, don't like it. I like the henhouse up the pole. Although I wouldn't fancy trying to reach up to clean it out. Cherrypicker anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 HOW much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I like that in the sky, I think they rushed the design and they look too industrial though, the egg would be good lying down and the chooks enter through the pointy bit of the egg . I think the solway are really good for a farm situation, benefits of an eglu at a cheaper price and they look ok, better than other things I've seen. Would be good as a broody coop aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 HOW much!!! That's what people usually say about the Eglu - I like the look.....and it is PINK.....but, I'll stick with Eglus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It is only suitable for up to 5 chickens........so I'll stick with my Eglus and Cube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
