Jossy Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hi everyone. Just got a cube with a 3m run. we are getting the hens tomorrow .. relly excited.. how many hens can I comfortably fit in with the 3m run? We want to get 6 if possible but don't want to overcrowd them. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unit Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 My friend keeps six in her cube with the standard run but she lets them out of the run most days too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'd say no more than 4 if they are to be confined for long periods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jossy Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks.... They will get out most days to FR round the garden, just in when I'm at work 3 days a week, but even then allowed out if when the kids get home from school. They are big kids now 11 up to 16 so are reasonably responsible and will watch the hens. I thought, going on the omlet website that a cube with the run extension can take up to 10 hens... I know depends on size oh the hens, but thought 6 would be ok. Sorry new to all this, so have lots of questions lol. Want the hens to be happy don't know yet what breeder are gettin we were going to have a look at them and take the advice of the breeder thanks again for the replies. jos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hi Jossy *waves* If you give them a little mezzanine level using an old shoe rack or similar then I think you'll be fine with 6 hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jossy Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hi jules waves back . Thanks, I've already put an old wooden garden chair in the run and a big branch with a couple of smaller branches off it, so plenty of perching space if I could figure out how to post pics I'd put one up so you can see. Can't wait to get them we are all excited lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 The number of hens quoted refers to how many the cube will hold not the run. I would only get 4 as a very maximum - the more space you give them the happier and healthier they are. Really excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 ...... if I could figure out how to post pics I'd put one up so you can see. Can't wait to get them we are all excited lol **Instructions here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jossy Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thanks I'll try and post some pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Very exciting!!! Where are you getting them from? Are you getting hybrids?? 6 could be pushing it a bit, why on comprise on 5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jossy Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hahaha funny you should say that ... We were thinking that too... So 5 it is lol. We are getting them from R Miller, in Preston. He's been recomended and on the omlet list. Yes looking at hybrids, want the greater egg production .... Hopefully... A farmer friend who gets her hens from there said to have a look at one called a barty blue ? Don't know if it is hybrid or not or what it lays like was going to ask the breeder. I'll try and post some pics later. We re not going till later as have ballet run with dd lol jos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I got Buzz & Poppy from R Miller- you'll need your sat nav as it's in the middle of nowhere! They cost me £4 each 3 years ago He'll probably show you his wooden houses which he makes & sells if you mention you're getting a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jossy Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hi just got back..... 5 hens now in the cube. We go 2 warrens, 2 red rocks and a speckled hybrid maran really pleased with them they look really healthy and have shiny feathers kids love them they picked them. Now fighting over names lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 You could all name one each! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jossy Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Well hens now have names..... Amy, Donna, Rose, Martha ( all dr who assistants) and the speckeled one is Hepsibar ... Don't know where that came from lol teenage girls brain lol they all seem very happy scratching around having dust baths eating and drinking... We even had 2 eggs this morning Will try and get some pics later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
