Storms and chickens

[AnnieP]

OK, now I really am jumping up and down with excitement!

 

Kate! its wonderful.

 

I'm not going to sleep tonight now!

[Nicola H]

Congratulations on being the first ones to get your cubes they look great, thanks for posting the pics. it really helps to visualise how much space is needed...................

 

I bet you can't wait to get your hens kate..............

[Mrs Frugal]

A few more photos to show how it all works

 

The bolt release for the back. There is one on either side then the roof slides back

 

 

The back removed and the top slid back for cleaning

 

 

The inside showing the bolt release for the back to just lift off. One on either side again - really easy as they slide very smoothly

 

 

The wheel mechanism moved so that the wheels are now down

 

 

The Cube with the wheels in position for moving around - one lever on each end to operate each wheel

 

 

The lever is operated with your foot - ta da, I even have matching shoes, you see

 

 

and finally the interior through the pop hole door. Plenty of ventilation so if you have gaps, don't worry. I asked Johannes and they are deliberate!

 

[BeckyBoo]

Oh WOW!!! Girls, they look FAB! Particularly the purple one (which is what I'm getting). And it looks HUGE compared to the pictures on the home page, I can't wait til June when mine (no, must remind myself, it's hubbys!) and 5 chooks comes.

 

Mrs B

[Cinnamon]

Nice Crocs,Kate

Really imformative photos...I want one too!!!

[Lesley]

Congratulations both!!!

 

I've rushed home from workk to see what was happening - I'm glad you're both pleased with your new toys!

 

Kate -that certainly fills your garden - your LSH is going to be soooooooooo pleased when he gets home!

[Mrs Frugal]

I thought I'd try and take photos of everything to show how it works as so many people have asked questions. Might be worth making this thread into a sticky?

[Mrs Frugal]

Lesley, it's bigger than I'd expected . However, the summer house is going in a couple of months thanks to rot so we're extending the girls run to where it is and the Cube will be fine in there. It won't be moved around the garden as we don't have room - as you can see !

[buffie]

Brilliant Kate, matching crocs too

 

shall I sticky it when everyone has looked today, I've taken a selection of new cubies comments and pics

 

 

so we can get their view and first thoughts for the informative sticky.

 

BBxx

[The Dogmother]

It looks even bigger in real life than I imagined Kate. Looks like they've thought of everything though. It will be interesting to hear from the new cube owners again in a month when they've had it apart, cleaned it and everything; see what they think then.

[Mrs Frugal]

I'll stickify it then so it can be a resource for anyone wanting to know how it works and what we all think of it. Sorted!!

[Jaime]

Fantastic....

 

I bet your all desperate to see it in RED

[Mrs Frugal]

Of course we are Jaime so post loads of photos when it arrives, won't you .

[Stephi]

Hi Kate

Have only had 'girls' three weeks, and can't believe how excited I am getting about Eglu Cubes!! The photos are fab, I am very happy for you and can't wait to see the real thing.

[Mrs Frugal]

Hi Steph ,

 

It'll be all set up for you to have a good look round next week . I wish it was going to have chickens in but I'm going to give the new hens the home advantage when I get them - can't wait to get them!! Woohoo!!

[Gallina]

I spoke too soon -- my delivery time has been changed to 11am tomorrow, as someone else has been promised first delivery. They know how to keep the suspense up, don't they?

 

Edit: I've just had another call: it's going to be 9am after all!

 

The cube looks much too nice for chickens.

Edited May 16, 2007 by Guest

[buffie]

Brilliant Kate, how exciting!

 

 

 

I've got red spiders in my eglu, I've posted about in chicken clinic if anyone has any ideas.

 

BBx

Edited May 16, 2007 by Guest

[bronze]

wow fab

 

Better go pick my son up now before they call the police or something

[Jaime]

Hi BB - if you're going to have spiders RED are the best

[Aunty e]

Oh. I kind of wish I'd gone for purple now.

[buffie]

Jaime I prefer green ones

 

I want my green cube right now...keep telling people and I think they must be going I have been onto mayo manufacturers all morning and have stopped my self asking if they've seen the new cube

 

Oh dear.....

 

BBx

[buffie]

Oh. I kind of wish I'd gone for purple now.

 

Ask them to change it

 

BBx

 

You may have a long wait though

[The Dogmother]

Hi BB - if you're going to have spiders RED are the best

 

Does Jaime remind you of anyone?

[buffie]

yes..not saying

 

BBx

[Jaime]

Is it somebody devastatingly attractive