stehaggan Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi I was just wondering if anyone ever had an eglu cube stolen? I dont live in the best of areas and am a little worried incase it gets stolen, and also as it is outside im sure it wont be covered under the house insurance? I was thinking I could get a GPS tracker which i could discreetly attach underneath so if it ever goes walkies, I will be able to track where it ism the only thing is the one I have found,is about £50 (which is worth it considering the high value of the cube) but the battery life only lasts 4 days so i would keep having to change them. anyone else got anything similar or any suggestions? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Have you tried lifting one of them???? I wouldnt want to mess with anyone who is able to lift it up and walk off with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I agree, they're not heavy but are unwieldy and hard to move on your own. I can't imagine anyone making off with it without a few people noticing. What's your outdoor security like? If you are worried, then I'd rig up some PIR spotlights and anti-vandal paint on yer fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I agree, they're not heavy eek - i think i need to get down the gym!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I can't carry one whole if you get my drift, but in pieces it's fine. darned things need handles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 ok guys thanks for your advice, im in the process of bulding a WIR, ive designed it so that it wont fit the cube through whilst its built, as ive not yet ordered the cube yet i was just a little worried but feel assured now. I think the spotlights could be a good idea. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Ahhh, my misunderstanding... speed reading there, I was talking about an Eglu, not a Cube I definitely can't lift one of those! Good idea about making the run door too small to get it out. bung a padlock on while you're at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I've never seen a Cube IRL, but i expect that they are heavy.. and will take alot of people to lift it, and many people mean teamwork= noise you could always get a noise monitor, or like you said a tracker ( put on charge in the day, and put it on at night.) but i dont think that anyone will go near chickens unless experianced, and if there anything like my birds, they will tell you if there is a intudor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Cube is very heavy, even using the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
