brako101 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 In summer i am hoping to get an Eglu go with run extension, and two omlet hybrids + a pure breed I really like the light sussex and australorps but i not sure if their would be enough room? They would be in the run most of the time and onlyfreeranging when i am around eg summer mornings, evenings and weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 In summer i am hoping to get an Eglu go with run extension, and two omlet hybrids + a pure breed I really like the light sussex and australorps but i not sure if their would be enough room? They would be in the run most of the time and onlyfreeranging when i am around eg summer mornings, evenings and weekends. Hi, welcome to the forum. The Australorp will be too big (imho). They are absolutely gorgeous girls (I have one), but they really are big - much bigger than a light sussex. But that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Chuck Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I have two Australorp bantams (just a gorgeous as the large version but cuter ) two Buff Rock bantams and one Light Sussex who all share the Eglucube with the run extension (2 sq m run space). They spend a lot of time in the run during bad weather but FR for ~ 2 hrs a day when possible. They all get on reasonably well and so far I have not had problems of boredom or feather pecking. I do hang boredom busters up as well as hook mini corn on the cobs & veg up for them to peck at to keep them contended and occupied. Factoring in more space per hen than the 'recommended capacity' is a must during the winter months when the hens are confined for longer periods so over-stocking is to be avoided. This is only my experience and everyone has a different story to tell but I hope this helps. By the way, the Light Sussex is a delightful hen - a real character, alert and active while being docile and friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna C Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Hi , i'm new to all this but i have two orpingtons (lf) in a go and would say just enough room with abit of fr. Orpingtons are fantastic chickens, friendly and can't fly much due to size. I would think putting one big with two medium might not be the way to go.(just my opinon)My girls are BIG girls so would be worried about a crush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 The bantam versions of both those breeds would be suitable but not the large versions I would say As they are both heavy breed bantams the size difference between them and a hybrid really isnt that great, they are just shorter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I have an Orpington who squishes into a with 5 other smaller ones (it is only their holiday home though not their permenant residence). If there was only the 3 I'm sure they would be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
