Eglus free to a good home

[Jemima13]

Hello,

I am a newbie, and have no chickens yet! I have wanted to keep chickens and get an eglu ever since I saw them at a show about 4 years ago. I have been saving like mad to afford one now that we have a garden thats suitable for chickens, but was confused as to which to type to get when the new eglu 'Go came out.

 

I liked the fact that it was a bit cheaper, and it seemed a good idea to just have one door at the back that gives you access to everything (We have also ordered a walk in run with a eglu hatch to access the back).

 

So, I ordered an Eglu 'Go' and it arrived yesterday. It came flat pack and my husband and I put it together last night. We found that it looked a bit cheap, the plastic not being great quality and it just wasn't what I expected for £230. Also, I found the pull out tray to be very large, a bit tricky to manoveure on a daily basis.

I think perhaps it was more reasonably priced before when it was £175 when it first came out. So I ended the night feeling very disappointed that I'd decided on the 'Go'.

 

I phoned omlet today and explained what I felt about the 'Go' and they were great about it and offered a refund straight away. I have now ordered an Eglu classic which I wish I had gone for in the first place, its coming next Friday. And for another £30 I think it will be worth it, and I get to order it in purple, my favourite colour!

 

My run is coming in 3 weeks and I can't wait! In the mean time, we are clearing a space at the bottom of the garden for the paving slabs to go in preparation.

Then all thats left to do is decide on what chooks to get! I still can't decide between POL hybrids or rescue battery hens, I keep changing my mind!

 

I can see I will be asking so many questions as the days until I can the chooks arrives, I'm very excited already though!

 

Gemma x

[Cooks]

I am glad omlet sorted it out so quickly for you,

 

welcome to the forum

[chick wiggle]

Hi Gemma and welcome to the forum.

Im so glad Omlet sorted it for you, they are very good with their customer service.

how very exiting it is, and of course purple is the best colour

Let us know how you get on!

[Plum]

Good for Omlet. Look forward to seeing your set up and whichever girls you decide on.

[Lewis]

you were disappointed, but well done Omlet for sorting it

[Cooks]

I have to say I agree with your decision to change for the classic. I saw a GO up close and personal last weekend and it's not as sturdy as the classic. It's still a great product but considering there is the classic there to buy aswell, I would have always gone with the classic over the GO. Just my opinion though..

 

I have a bit of purple envy I love the purple colour.

[Jemima13]

Thank you for your replies, I'm sure I'll be much happier with the classic

Gemma x