Smiler33 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Just found out we're getting the Cube tomorrow, not Sunday ! Would you say it's best to put it on bark chippings on our patio and let the girls out when I can, or to put it directly onto the grass, either with or without chippings? We haven't got a very big garden and I don't really want it to be a real quagmire, but I want what's best for the girls I hope one day I'll look back at these daft questions and think Ali, did you really ask that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I'd put it on your patio and lots of woodchip (not bark harbours mould) otherwise this weather you will have a swamp lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Ali - don't worry we've all done it Just one thing you'll need to cover the cube to keep the woodchip dry - clear tarpaulin or corrugated plastic is the favourite. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 It's not a daft question but you'll get answers in favour of both and if on grass, your grass will get dug up but you can always resew it when you move it onto the patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I would vote patio I would cover the run and use Aubiose or similar instead of woodchip though...sorry for throwing a spanner in the works!!! Regardless of what you use (woodchip/horse bedding) I would suggest putting an edging around the base of the cube run to hold it all in. I used cheap lawn edging from B&Q held on with cable ties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler33 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Well we're the proud owners of a lovely now! It needs power washing and cleaning with disinfectant but looks fantastic. Poor John - it was pouring down with rain and then started snowing whilst he was disassembling it - the kids and I climbed into the back of the Bongo, shut the boot down and were cosy and were able to watch him from the comfort of the car - we did wave at him (or the kids did) to let him know we were still there! I did help him put it in the Bongo though - I'm not completely heartless After reading through lots of posts, think we're going to try the Aubiose for the run, I used to own a horse and used it with him - got on reallly well with it so will give it a try again for the chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Well done John we think you're great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I could do with your John. On Wednesday my hubby & I started to put up my cube, half way through he went inside. I thought he had gone to the loo. About 45 mins later I had finished the cube and went looking for him. He was watchig bl**dy TV. I moved the veg patch 1.5*1.5m and about 0.5m deep, leveled off the ground and layed the pavers all on my own. When I thanked him for all the help he just looked and said " Don't do getting hands dirty. Whats for dinner" Men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
