Eglu Go With 2m Run For Sale

[Sageandonion]

... between an Omlet number and a wooden coop, despite going to the New Forest Show and seeing both in the flesh. It's getting to the point where I feel I should toss a coin, I can see advantages to both . Can anyone help with the following questions as regards the Eglu that I forgot to ask when I was at the show ? We want 3 chickens - that much we're decided on . At some point I'd like a Buff Orpington with maybe 2 hybrids - would an Eglu house an Orp and two hybrids and also does anyone have the dimensions of the Eglu?

 

Thankyou

 

Indecisive in Hants

[CR666]

Had the same dilemma, we went for the eglu for ease of cleaning and now we have lived with it for a while I feel it was the right decision, emptying the droppings tray into the compost and washing it out takes seconds.

 

I know the eglu seems expensive, but I wouldn't hestiate to make the same decision

[Tiggy]

same here, its so easy to keep clean, my SIL has a wooden coop, all that s"Ooops, word censored!"ping is such a faf

[Cinnamon]

I can honestly say that if it were not for the Omlet housing,I would not keep chickens.

Far too much trouble otherwise

[Dizzy-Deb]

I understand perfectly the dilema that you are facing over what type of coop to go for as have had the same myself.

 

I havent got mine yet either but have decided that it will be one of the Omlet coops as I prefer the ease of the cleaning and having read so many good reports on here. I know they are a tad more expensive compared to the wooden styles but with re-sale prices remaining high and all the advantages of plastic coop.... it wins hands down.

 

I cant wait to get mine.

 

Hope you can get some peace of mind and decide which one is best for you and soon be chickens, cause if does make your headspin deciding. All best xxx

[Redwing]

Large fowl orps are a bit big for an Eglu, I'm not sure I would have one and keep in in an Eglu.. see what others have to say

 

Bantam orps would be ok so maybe consider one of those instead - their body size isnt very much different than a hybrid but they are a bit fluffier!

[Tutti Frutti]

I bought a wooden house and, within a few months, went on to buy an Eglu Classic. Much easier to de-poop Then I bought another Eglu... then upgraded one to a Cube.

 

Should have just saved my money from the outset and gone for the Cube Collecting Omlet stuff is as bad an addiction as keeping chickens! I have recently had an ebay clearout though so I'm going cold turkey at the mo

 

To me, wooden has that "New England" romance and nostalgia about it, whereas plastic is modern, practical, city-slicker glam. But it was the practical that eventually won it for me! Good luck whatever you decide.

[Egluntyne]

Eglu dimensions.

 

[Sageandonion]

Thanks everyone for your replies - we're still mulling the options over - it's just like buying the baby pram all over again

[Olly]

Don't forget that if you want to change from an Eglu to a Cube, or even if you (unthinkable!) give up keeping chickens, your Eglu will be easy to resell and will hold its value very well. A wooden coop, however well you keep it, will not hold value in the same way and is not as easy to move.

 

Not that I'm trying to sway your decision, or anything!

[Patricia W]

I have a cube ( 2) and eglu (2) and I know they have a resale value ( not that it will happen!). My neighbour bought a wooden coop the same time as I bought my first eglu. She's had a terrible year. Chickens got by a fox ( coop not secure) and now red mite. She thinks it has no resale value - and she's looking to buy an eglu

 

Don't want to influence you though.

 

Tricia

[Jools]

same here, its so easy to keep clean, my SIL has a wooden coop, all that s"Ooops, word censored!"ping is such a faf

 

S"Ooops, word censored!"ing, what s"Ooops, word censored!"ing??? If you use bedding (aubiose here), then you just sweep it out and add fresh. I haven't had to s"Ooops, word censored!"e any of my wooden houses in more than seven years.

 

I have a cube ( 2) and eglu (2) and I know they have a resale value ( not that it will happen!). My neighbour bought a wooden coop the same time as I bought my first eglu. She's had a terrible year. Chickens got by a fox ( coop not secure) and now red mite. She thinks it has no resale value - and she's looking to buy an eglu

 

It really does depend on what wooden house anyone buys, there are some extremely well made, strong houses out there (at a cost) which are as fox-proof as an eglu or cube and which hold their value well, and there are others that are only good for firelighting.

 

Where there are chickens, there is a risk of red mite - regardless of whether they live in a plastic or wooden house.

 

At some point I'd like a Buff Orpington with maybe 2 hybrids - would an Eglu house an Orp and two hybrids and also does anyone have the dimensions of the Eglu?

 

The eglu and cube are great inventions for keeping a few hens (usually hybrids) in the back garden, but they aren't suitable for the larger breeds of poultry, like Buff Orps as they just don't have enough head room.

 

Whatever you go for, it may simply come down to taste and that's an entirely personal thing. Don't rush into anything though as that's the number one mistake people make (I have that t-shirt too). Be sure to get your hands on the different styles of housing that you like the look of, and do plenty of research on which chickens you'd like. Oh, and buy something bigger than you think you'll need as most people start with a couple of hens ............................

[Tiggy]

same here, its so easy to keep clean, my SIL has a wooden coop, all that s"Ooops, word censored!"ping is such a faf

 

S"Ooops, word censored!"ing, what s"Ooops, word censored!"ing??? If you use bedding (aubiose here), then you just sweep it out and add fresh. I haven't had to s"Ooops, word censored!"e any of my wooden houses in more than seven years.

 

 

 

Oh, and buy something bigger than you think you'll need as most people start with a couple of hens ............................

 

too true, started with 2 now have 4, eglu & run were too small, now have eglu inside WIR it grows & grows

I'll have to see what bedding SIL is using, there does seem to be a lot of s"Ooops, word censored!"ing going on

[Jules.]

We've cleaned the cube today using only the hosepipe, a green scourer & washing up liquid, & its come up like new, & dried in no time

[jlo]

... between an Omlet number and a wooden coop, despite going to the New Forest Show and seeing both in the flesh. It's getting to the point where I feel I should toss a coin, I can see advantages to both . Can anyone help with the following questions as regards the Eglu that I forgot to ask when I was at the show ? We want 3 chickens - that much we're decided on . At some point I'd like a Buff Orpington with maybe 2 hybrids - would an Eglu house an Orp and two hybrids and also does anyone have the dimensions of the Eglu?

 

Thankyou

 

Indecisive in Hants

 

I am wondering which day you went to the NF show. If it was the Tuesday - I clearly failed in persuading you of the ease of the Omlet housing!! (Sorry Quin!)

 

A friend of mine had a wooden coop. She had to move it to her garden from the field where she had it because the foxes had discovered that there was dinner freely available. It fell to pieces and she ended up having to get new housing. There is better wooden housing around than that -as has already been said. I fell in love with the Flyte so Fancy caravan number but can't really justify £3000!!!

 

By the way Jac - if you are not too far from me - feel free to PM me and you are welcome to pop over and see my set up!