CrazyDaizy Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hia Folks We've only had Cilla and Daisy almost 3 months and it feels like we've had them forever They have bought our garden to life, especially during these cold winter months when we would otherwise not venture into the garden Our only "problem" is the wooden rack inside the Eglu I find it very difficult to keep clean I have read some of the other posts about how to keep it clean, and others have two sets of wooden racks to use. Good idea..... does Omlet sell the wooden racks separately? If so, how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hi Crazy Daisy, I don't think the chickens mind dirty roosting bars I use an old s"Ooops, word censored!"er to knock the poo off them in the morning and only give them a wash every now and then. Check out this link to see how much new ones cost......Roosting bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hi Omlet do sell spare roosting bars & a spare set is almose essential I would say Some of us have recently sprayed a new set with a plasicizing spray,which coats them in a very thing rubbery layer - making them MUCH easier to clean. I will try to find the relevant thread about it....hold on a mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I cannot seem to get a link to work,but if you scroll down on the Eglu page there are 2 threads - one about rubberized roosting bars & another updating the info. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 here you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDaizy Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hey thanx that's very useful!!! But isnt it better for the birds' feet to have natural wood under their feet rather than this "rubberised" thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Make your own bars! See my thread here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I use a wallpaper s"Ooops, word censored!"er to get the pooh off and then spray them with a homemade mix of Ecover washing up liquid, tea tree oil and water - this stays on until i have cleaned the rest of the eglu then i give them a good clean with very hot soapy water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Mine get an occasional hosing down if I'm feeling energetic..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Leaving them out in the rain does the trick, I find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Well, its very environmentally friendly to harness nature in that way..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I only use one thing to keep the eglus clean His name's Paul We have two sets of roosting bars which are a godsend if you are cleaning the eglus out in the pouring rain (so Paul tells me.........) as you can change them over quickly, leave the dirty ones out and come inside for a nice cup of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Well, its very environmentally friendly to harness nature in that way..... I tried this last weekend, it didn't rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Mine get an occasional hosing down if I'm feeling energetic..... I do this occasionally - then when it's time for a spring clean I get the pressure washer on them and come up a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Just watch out for back spray - make sure your mouth is closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I would also say that a spare set is an "essential" ! Eglu cleaning day here is Friday, and I always clean 1 set with ecover and blast off with the hose - and then put them in the garage, then change over with the spare set awaiting in the garage - so I always have a clean set of bars to hand. easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
