2009 Omlet cube and run for sale

[Loon]

Hi

 

I've ordered an Eglu Classic including the standard run with 2 chickens. I'm now wondering if I should have gone for 3 chickens? This is the first time I would have owned my own chickens and it made sense to start off with 2 but now I'm not so sure.

 

So, what do you all think is best?

 

I'm a little concerned that the standard run won't be big enough for 3 chickens anyway, which in that case, dilemma solved! Either way I need to make a firm decision as they are being delivered on Friday and it may be too late to add an extra anyway!

 

They will be kept in the run most of the day whilst I am at work and will be able to FR for a bit in the afternoon most days. When i finally move house I will construct a WIR but as I can't find a house I like at the mo, the WIR will have to wait.

[puffball]

Hi there,

 

Some advice I was given was that it is best to have 3 mininum in order that the pecking order is sorted out - so that the pecking is shared out a little bit more.

 

However if you feel that the run is too small for 3 then stick with 2 and I'm sure you'll be fine

 

Congratulations on joining the chicken club!!

[chicken bark]

Congratulations on ordering your hens.

 

Personally I think 3 hens is best to start with (although you will soon be wanting more ). However I think the standard run is only big enough for 2 hens. I would also consider getting a run extension if you are going to keep two hens in there with little free ranging time.

 

So IMHO 3 would be best but due to space perhaps you had better stick with two. Then when you move house and get your WIR sorted you can expand big time.

 

Maybe you should get bantams instead, then you could have more? Sorry if that is throwing an unwelcome spanner in the works.

[puffball]

Maybe you should get bantams instead, then you could have more? Sorry if that is throwing an unwelcome spanner in the works.

 

Bantams are good!! Maybe you should...!! (didnt mean to rhyme lol)

[Loon]

Hiya

 

Thanks for the help. I think I'll stick with 2 for now and when I finally find a new house that I like (I'm far too picky) I'll probably want lots more chickens and will have the space to do so.

 

I did consider bantams but as we have a jack russell, but I thought it best to go for a bigger bird that he's more likely to be cautious with. it will be interesting to see how he reacts. He's generally not too bad with birds, it's rabbits that are the problem!

 

I also foster animals for the RSPCA as well, so I shouldn't go too chicken mad or my OH might start whinging

[puffball]

Wow sounds like you have a good time of things! Good luck for friday, let us know the names and pics if you can put them up!

[alex_m]

I had 2 with my eglu and standard run. Wanted three but wife wouldn't let me. Good decision in the end. Just got an extension and moving up to three girls soon. Can't wait.