Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Sal119]

I am thinking of upgrading from my fantastic little Eglu to a Cube. My OH thinks I'm balmy as we only have two chickens (he doesn't know I'm planning to add to the flock next year! Now it's getting colder and they won't be free ranging very much, I thought a Cube would be great for extra room/perches etc. I've read some stuff about draughts and not being as good, I just need convincing that it's money well spent?

[Patricia W]

I had 2 eglus before the cube. The eglus are still fantastic, but the advantages of the cube are:

 

- room for more chickens

- my chickens prefer to roost up high so prefer it - and they use the nest box whereas they hated going to bed in the eglu and laying eggs there

- its easier to look after as its waist height.

 

Others can add to that I'm sure - but I'm keeping my eglus as well

 

Tricia

[Egluntyne]

I have both, and like both, for different reasons. Hang on to your Eglu, to help ease the introductions.

[Purplemaniacs]

I have both, love the eglu but am looking forward to using the cube (it is still empty waiting for WIR). I will keep the eglu for introductions.

 

Get a cube it is worth the money, mine does not leak, I keep checking even though it is not being used

 

Chrissie

[Olly]

The Cube is great, and the main reason I got one was because of the larger run, it will give your chooks much more space especially in winter if they can't get out as much.

 

I am actually planning to swop back to an Eglu, because I can't fit the Cube and a WIR into the space where I want the WIR to be, but that's the only reason - the Cube is marvellous for all the reasons listed above.

[Plum]

Watch the pendulum.... you are going to buy a cube, you are going to buy a cube, you are going to buy a cube, you are going to buy a cube.................................. sorry it was the title..

 

 

I have a cube and love it but not tried an eglu or wooden. It's lines are beautiful, its cosy for the girls and has loads of room for them. The nest box and roosting area are at waist height and easy to access. It's fun configuring the run and you have room to put perches and things in the run.....................go on

[chick wiggle]

I love my cube, never regretted it once. I have just got an eglu but thats for my new bantams. i have a wooden house too which i bought when i got 6 new girls, I had five in the cube. When we put them in the WIR all 11 chickens went into the cube and stayed there! But they do have plenty of room in the WIR.

The cube is sooo easy to keep clean and look after, I havent had any leaks and Im sure its not draughty - get one - you wont regret it

[Janty]

The cube is excellent. If I had to choose one, it would be the cube.

[Sal119]

Thank you all so much for your replies. I think I'm convinced We may build a WIR in the New Year so a cube would go in there just nicely ..... with maybe a few more chicks as well

[Sal119]

By the way Plum, loved your response. Think it must have worked

[abwsco]

Don't forget that the nasty VAT goes up again on the 1st January so if you can buy one before then you will save some money

[Sal119]

Oh yes the VAT change! What a perfect excuse to have one this year Don't want to be giving uncessarily to the VAT man do I ......

 

Now for the colour .....

[Space Chick]

Call me a traditionalist but I say