Chicken shack Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hi I am unsure if I am using this site correctly. I want to know more before I commit to buying an Eglu or Cube. My garden is not very big and I have been told that chickens will create flys and smell. I was thinking of having a cube permantly sited in one position and keeping four chickens, it would be close to the house. But would I be better off having an Eglu that I could move about. HELP? OR Trudy Are they really fox proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 We've had our Cube and 4 chickens on bark on our patio, just outside the patio doors since just before Christmas and we don't have a problem with smells and flies. Plus, when the chickens have taken themselves off to bed when it's dark, they sit in the doorway of the Cube before I close the door and watch what's going on in the living room. So I think we keep them entertained as well! We regularly have foxes come through our garden and they've not attempted to try and get in at the chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I have a small garden and my Eglu Go is on a bed of wood chip (hardwood). This is much better than having it on grass. If you have a small garden you will need to keep either coop in one place because if you move it about your lawn will be ruined very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Oh yes, I have 3 chickens and no problems with flys. There is a slight smell but it is not strong or unpleasant. I have started putting Stalosan F disinfectant on the chips in the run as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
