austele_1 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Very new to chicken keeping and for winter I'd like a nice shade to keep my chucks dry. I have an Eglu Go and I was wondering if the Classic winter shade would fit and if not are there any alternatives? Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 It should fit. Have a look at this topic. http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=62183&hilit=shade#p924256 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austele_1 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Clear tarpaulins from Tarpaflex are good, also the corrugated sheets of clear plastic from places like Wickes/B&Q are good too Use bungee cords to secure them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 A plastic shower curtain works very well. Mine have a fetching clear one with little ducks on, already got their next design which has white flowers, ladybirds & butterflies that's going on the cube when it comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaKiw1 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I recommend using clear tarpaulin cover - we have one side of ours attached by hooks to an adjacent fence and then it is pulled across and down (so it is at a 45 degree angle) and attached by bungee clips to the base of the run on the oppposite side. It means the run is completely waterproofed as the rain just runs off the slope but it also means plenty of air still circulates to keep the girls fresh smelling and lets in lots of light. Plus they look less as if they are in a polytunnel! When the sun is out or no rain is forecast I just unhook the run-side and fold the cover back and hook it over the fence side. (Probaly needs a photo - sorry!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Cheap fix is Ikea clear shower curtains at 78p each held on with clips or bungees. Worked for me last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Cheap fix is Ikea clear shower curtains at 78p each held on with clips or bungees. Worked for me last year. They hadn't got them when i looked, I have gone for clear tarpalin from Tarpaflex, Very impress with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...