TAJ Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have a look at the new Go and I cant really see the need for it. The run look more complicated to put together and price is not that different to the classic. I think Omlet lets its self down sometimes with the cost of the extras, for example the run extensions are far to expensive for the they actually are. That said I am upgrading to a cube next year, but i would never get rid of my Eglu is a design classic and to useful to sell away, if I have sick girl to look after. The general prices of all the Eglu, Cubes have come down which is good. I have had a look at the link to other "Egg Cube", and I was impressed with their prices. As they are only a 30 min drive from my house I may have a close look and report back. This company does not seem to offer the support that Omlet offers, or the hen parties etc. Without seeing it the run seems to be in more sections, therefore relying more on run clips - the weak point. I think the two skins look as though they would let creepy crawlies live between the two skins and the back door - it is difficult to see, but the lock doesn't seem so deeply recessed as the egg ports - could a fox get its teeth around it? Plus the nesting box is very low - my lot would sleep in it and get it dirty. For now I prefer the 'classic', but would love to hear reports from those that have purchase a Go. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The go would be a great duck house if it was bigger cube size ( please omlet read this my ducks would love this but there are 7 of them so they need it bigger then the go size at present ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Has anyone ordered one yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyca Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I will do it this w/end. Price and shape please me although I can't quite see the point in having a changeable colour skin. They are free delivery this month-more cash toward my WIR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratly0 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I've ordered one but without the run as i need it for my poor Mae who still has not recovered from being attacked, (long story). I chose it because i think it will be easier to butt up to the WIR than the classic. It will be here next thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Has anyone ordered one yet? might have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Oooo have you, what colour, when's it coming than Anne, we expect pics you know !!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyca Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I've ordered one. Green. Coming 28th Oct hopefully. Not ready for hens yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Oooo have you, what colour, when's it coming than Anne, we expect pics you know !!! Sha x In red coming on Friday I was going to keep quiet about it like I did my cube but couldn't-lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Glad you went for it! Hope you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Glad you went for it!Hope you like it I'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratly0 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My green go has arrived a day early It is much larger than i had anticipated, didn't do any measuring , so it looks like we will have to extend the WIR to make it fit - such a shame means i can have more hens in the spring! I feel both and very clever in my own way at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My green go has arrived a day early It is much larger than i had anticipated, didn't do any measuring , so it looks like we will have to extend the WIR to make it fit - such a shame means i can have more hens in the spring! I feel both and very clever in my own way at the same time. Oooh, how exciting Wonder if mine will come a day early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Ooh, exciting! Pictures please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarara Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Ooh, exciting! Pictures please! Yep that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ros Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Ok, I have a yellow Eglu Go, it arrived this morning. My first impressions are as follows:- a) If I had never owned an Eglu this could put me off, it is fiddly to construct, feels flimsy compared to the cube and classic, the cube is virtually flat pack so that can't be the reason...I think it is the brittle feel to the plastic and the twin-skin thing. b) Can not see the point of interchangeable skins, it makes the GO inclined to feel thin and wobbly. c) Mine will be joined to a WIR, I would not fancy moving it with a run attached or alone as it doesn't feel strong enough to withstand much moving, the screws that fix the drag bar are small and thin, there is also a slightly gappy inderside section below the door which I think could catch and break. d) On the plus side I think it will be easier to clean the droppings tray than the classic e) The feeders....well why change a good design ?? The glug ad grub are excellent, the new ones I am not convinced by, the new grub is a new glug with a top section clipped on, and it was a flipping pain to clip on; I ended up using a blunt knife as a 'tyre-lever'...ask for a classic glug and grub instead if you can...having said that they don't do them in yellow Also seem very deep, particularly the new grub, with, I thought, less access space The GO was delivered quickly, has all its' parts and took me about 1hour 15 minutes to construct alone, the grub (bizarrely enough!) and the diagonal bracing bars took longest to do. In conclusion, I can see why they have made this, but I expected the build quality of the classic and cube on a slightly smaller and simpler scale, this feels brittle, gappy, with nooks and crannies, and I,hate to say it, disappointing. Sorry, but for me it feels like more of a miss than a hit. I love Omlet and Eglus, but this might go back........ for another £60 I could have a classic safe in the knowledge it is soundly constructed and will last and last.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 That's interesting to know Ros. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Mines due to arrive tomorrow so will be interesting. I'm a new cube owner but never had an eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratly0 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Not sure about photos - I am a bit of a 'techno numpty' I will try though I agree that the skins do feel less sturdy,( than my cube. I have not seen a classic 'in the flesh' so can not compare that) but i too am attaching it to a WIR so it wont be moved once in situ. I also agree that the change of feeder design is not good, the rounded grub and glug are more solid and IMHO look much better. Having said that the go is water tight - had loads of rain to test it! Mae seems to like it and i think it looks good next to my cube so overall i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thought I'd post my views as well. We don't have a classic though so can't compare the two. First of all DH wondered why it wasn't green but was red We found it very easy to put together but don't have the run. It's much bigger than I thought although I know the measurements are available. Not sure how the footprint compares to the classic. The plastic is thinner than on the cube but once together it seems quite sturdy to us. Haven't put the grub together but the larger size of it is good for us as it means I can get rid of one of my smaller hanging feeders. Oh, and make sure that if you're making it outside your chicken area it will fit through the entrance. We didn't and had to stand on either side with ladders and lift it over the 8ft fencing! Luckily it just fitted through the WIR door. Have the four 16 1/2 week old chicks (including two large boys) installed in it tonight so will be able to comment on ease of poo tray cleaning tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarara Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Loving hearing your reviews. Any pics please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surreygirls Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I hope I post this correctly. I have had my new 'go' for a few days now, and it's the first time I've had chickens or an omlet product. It arrived with two lovely girls, milli and mira. First impressions Omlet delivered and erected my go - the chap was lovely, and it was all very straight forward. The chickens were surprisingly soft to hold, and looked very happy and lively. My three year old discovered the back door release in seconds, and relished in opening it continuously, it drove me slightly mad ! It's very easy to get the back door off, with just a twisting handle and a slight tug. Cleaning it is really easy. One complaint though, the waffle like plastic on the underside of the roosting bars and droppings tray takes a while to dry all the nooks and crannies, and I wouldn't want to put it back damp. Smooth solid plastic undersides would have been easier and quicker, although the working side is perfect. Not having used the old glug and grub, it's difficult to comment - but I really struggled to get the grub top half off the bottom half for a rinse out. I'm sure it will soften in time. If the chickens get poo above the roosting bars in the eglu it does mean crawling in to the house to clean, which if like me you have it on the ground, can be a little difficult. The run screws on, and you have to pop off the green bits to release it - a bit complicated. If there were some quick release pins to remove the run from the house it would help when you need to give the main eglu a rinse. Overall it's a good product, which does it's job well. For me, I've ordered a classic to replace the go, as my children are having a little too much fun releasing the back door. Omlet have been fantastic guiding me through the learning curve, and the customer service is brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Welcome to the forum surreygirls.......my children (well the youngest one at least - nearly 10 ) would have tried climbing into the Go, just to see if she could, so just opening the door is quite restrained for a little one.....thinking about it my DS (12) would also give it a try...he climbed into the boot of our new Fiat 500 "to see if I fit Mummy" Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daj198 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 into the boot of our new Fiat 500 I'm really quite jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Surreygirls - it might be worth knowing that the side door (eggport door) on the classic also comes undone with a twist and pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
