stamfordchooks Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I am up and running with my old mark 1 eglu after 5 years out of the loop. Designs have moved on........ I want to make sure i dont fall foul (pardon the pun) of any inherent problems with the 2005 egglu. 1. I heard that different clips are now used on the run...............i've reinforced mine with weatherproof cable ties. 2. Apparently foxes developed the skills to open the poo tray................i've put tent pegs behind mine to block it shut. 3. Im using tent pegs to keep the run soundly secured to the ground. Any other tips to keep my two new chooks safe? PS............can you dishwash the old feeders with the metal clips on the back?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 May be wrong but understand they may be vulnerable to fox digging in where the run joins the eglu. I think Omlet do an extra bit of wire to cover that area. Enjoy them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Re: the peanut feeders, they should be fine to put in the dishwasher. I'd be tempted to remove the metal hooks though, then screw them back on later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 If I understand correctly the Mk 1 does not have a floor in the house. I would get a sheet of weld mesh and lay this down so that it comes a few inches in to the run. This will stop Mr Ratty and Mr Foxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 If I understand correctly the Mk 1 does not have a floor in the house. I would get a sheet of weld mesh and lay this down so that it comes a few inches in to the run. This will stop Mr Ratty and Mr Foxy. The very first Mark 1s were vulnerable in the way described above. Omlet released an 'add on' of weld meshwhich could be bolted to the base. The second 'wave' of Mark 1s have this attached, as does mine. It is sturdy and effective. The only irritating feature is that the long edge of the poo try doesn't fit to the door, so there is an area where bedding and poo accumulate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamfordchooks Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thanks for all replies. I must have a later edition mark 1 as the metal grill is already present under the eglu. Chooks seem happy. Have started laying already. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Welcome to the forum Stamfordchooks. Looking at your name do you come from Stamford Lincolnshire? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamfordchooks Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 That is correct. I think several other people do too judging by the full van of deliveries for the area! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
