Eglu Cube Coop For Sale

[Happily]

We are looking to get some chickens and as we have never kept chickens before have been doing our research. Only now I am really confused so am wondering if you guys can give me some advice. I like the practicality of the eglu cube but it is quite pricey - is it worth it and does it leak? Also is it better to get an eglu or a wooden coop and run?

 

Thanks to anyone who can offer some of their chicken keeping knowledge

[chicken bark]

Ultimately it will be your decision and depend on how many hens you want and where they will be kept.

 

I prefer plastic houses because I think they are easier to clean but I would never completely rule out wood.

 

All I will add is make sure you get something that is well made. Cheap wooden ones' off ebay won't last 5 minutes.

You generally get what you pay for.

[Happily]

Thanks for replying, I am leaning more towards the eglu's but had read on lots of websites that wooden coops are better which was causing my confusion. My hubby wants an eglu which is pretty good going as a week ago he said we were never getting chickens now he's saying he wants an eglu so we have a lot of progress - I just think he was a bit scared of chickens

[honorandkit]

The only thing that stopped me getting an eglu was...the colours.

We live in a cottage, with a fairly traditional cottage garden, so opted for a pretty wooden house that I've painted cream to blend in.

 

I think the design of the eglus can't be beaten for beginners - moveable, easy to clean, easy to use and comes complete. Perfect!

[Daffodill]

If your husband agrees what are you waiting for girl go for it

I have only got cube experience and I have found it to be really good for me- I like the way each week I can give it a good wash down and its as good as new again, I can move it round the garden although its better with another person to help. The chickens take a bit of time to get used to the ladder - the flaw I would mention, but otherwise I m glad I paid a bit more and hopefully it will last for many years to come

[Redwing]

Plastic houses are easier to clean but a well designed wooden one should be almost as easy

 

Shiplap timber or good quality exterior plywood 12mm+ thick is best, a wooden or Onduline roof (rather than felt) lots of ventilation near the top of the coop, removable perches, big access doors with proper bolts or hasp and staple locks, a coop raised off the ground is handy as it will stop rodents nesting under it and makes it loads easier to clean

 

As well as Omlets excellent Eglu and cube these people all make good coops

 

http://www.westawaypoultry.com/products/housing.html

 

http://www.forshamcottagearks.com/poultry-housing/cat-menu-poultry-housing.htm

 

http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Pet_Houses_Pet_Supplies.html

 

Avoid cheap imports the wood on these swells and doors etc,, get jammed, the hinges are often poor too. Do check ebay ads closely as other people sell similar designs but made in Britain from better wood

[Guest]

I got my wooden coop off www.henhouseworld.co.uk the houses are cheap and durable.

 

Ultimatly now I have progressed in this incredibly expensive hobby I just spent 200 on a shed to convert into a coop which is a good idea if you intend to keep a resonable large flock.

[chicken bark]

If it is plastic you go for you could also look at Solway (not attractive but I have one) and also Green Frog Design houses (I am thinking about getting one) which are made of plastic, come in different colours but have a traditional design.

 

Just be wary. All house descriptions are say suitable for x amount of hens. This is just the house they are referring to not the run size.

 

Plastic houses are quite new and so there are some sceptics. Wood is breathable but it is less easy to get rid of redmite from a wooden house. Both types have their merits it is all about what suits your needs best.

 

Good luck with your hobby - it is very addictive.

[batcatz]

Hi, I have a wooden coop with small run and an eglu in a walk in run. I prefer the eglu as it's easier to clean and it can be taken apart. It also easily fits 4 hens.

 

The ebay wooden coop is still going strong after almost a year, but even though it was advertised to hold 4 chickens I would only put 2 in there. I also had red mite last summer only two months after I bought it. Luckily I managed to get rid of them. It's still possible to get red mites in the eglu, but there are no cracks for them to hide in so much easier to get rid of.

 

I bought the eglu after only having the wooden coop for four months so you would save money in the long run if you bought the eglu first. I don't work for omlet. lol.

[Bexibex]

Hi

 

I am also looking at what housing to get. I am getting four ex-bat girls and have been looking at the cube. My only concern is that the cube will be just too big for four girls on their own and whether the classic would be better? I would need to get an extended run whichever option I go for as I work full time and they will be in their run whilst I am at work. Any opinions on which would be better?

[Chucky Mama]

I have just popped this thread over to Eglus Cubes & Runs where you may get more responses plus you can have a look at some of the inspirational setups that other chicken fanatics have created which can be found in this section of the forum

[Lizzie50]

hi, I have a chicube from www.chicubes.co.uk - it is a really excellent design and I bought the 8ft run so my chickens have lots of space when they are unable to free range

[Aimee]

As a new-ish Cube owner I can't recommend them highly enough. So easy to look after. Yes, the price is quite high but I invested time in hunting down a pre-owned one (searching the for sale board here and looking on ebay)and found one that was a bargain after a week.

 

In response to the four chicken query, I'd definitely go for the Cube, with as much run as you can. It won't be too big.

 

Good luck!

[Bexibex]

Thanks for your replies. I never realised it would be such a hard decision! When I first thought about getting hens I was going to get a wooden coop. Then I started to research and though that an Eglu cube would be the best but now I am torn between a cube and the Chicube because I can get a much bigger run but spend about the same amount. I wish money wasn't an issue but sadly it always is! I think the keeping chickens must be the easy part - deciding how to house them is the hard part. I just really want my girls to be happy after the hard life they have had. Rescuing animals is so important to me.

[sezra]

I have only been a chicken owner for two days and I had the same dilemma. I must admit although I think the wooden coops look much prettier (sorry Omlet!) I went for a 'Go'. I was put off by the red mite problem and decided that for me (as an inexperienced chicken owner) a plastic one would be more practical. I have been very pleased with it so far and there is plenty of room for my four Hybrids. I cleaned the tray out this morning but haven't had to do a 'full clean' yet. We have built our own run so I can't comment on that except that there is no extension for the Go, but you can get a run extension for the Classic. Good luck with whatever you decide!

[Happily]

Thanks for all your replies, they are really helpful. I think I will have to look out for a second hand cube in our area. Can't wait to get our chickens!!

[Cinnamon]

Hope you find one.

I have kept hens for several years now and have Eglus and a Cube,and can honestly say that if I didn't have them, I wouldn't keep chickens.