Wanted: omlet eglu classic + run 🙏

[scarlettohara]

I currently have 6 girls in my cube who spend at least 5 hours fring a day (more if it is sunny as I supervise them). I am getting 2 columbines in a couple of weeks and have an eglu and run to introduce them, however I really need to sell this afterwards to fund the cube Will 8 be too many in the 2m cube run? If so is it easy to fit another run extension?

 

Thanks in advance

Edited May 12, 2010 by Guest

[Torrin]

I would say yes, 8 is too many even with some fring time, and also yes - the extension is easy to fit and definitely worth it

[Olly]

Yes to both questions - fitting an extension is very easy (use a 2p coin to open the beastly green clips up!) and you will definitely need it with 8 chooks.

[scarlettohara]

Will order one today and thanks for the tip re the 2p coin for the clips - I tried to open one the other day and quickly gave up

[scarlettohara]

I ordered the extension on Monday and it came today - very good service We now have a Super it was easy to put up and definately needed the 2p coin My fingers are sore from squeezing the clips together though.

[rachael_farnsworth]

Sympathy re the clips - I rubbed the skin off my thumbs!

[Plum]

I ordered the extension on Monday and it came today - very good service We now have a Super it was easy to put up and definately needed the 2p coin My fingers are sore from squeezing the clips together though.

 

When you squeeze them together, don't squeeze the sticking out grips but the widest part of the clip and they go together easily

[chuckmum6]

I have a 5m cube train that usually houses 8 bantams (three are broody in the eglu and arks at the moment - chicks due soon ) and they free range part time. I would recommend investing in support arches, but the extensions are easy to put up! You may find 8 birds are a little tight on space in 3m though, you could try adding some extra levels, I also have a perch table made from old roosting bars and branches, they seem to have enough room. Regarding the clips I use cable ties they are brill!

[scarlettohara]

I have used 2 ikea plant stands that I had no use for as tables for them to perch on so there should be enough room now

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60055532