mish Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 After my last post (which one - meaning the classic or go) we got a Classic from eBay. Have given it a good clean and now need to get my chickens. As they will be in the run pretty much full time we were only going to get 2, however my husband has now suggested we get 3. I worry that they'll be too cramped but what do all you experience chicken keepers think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy72 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I got a eglu and 2m run from Ebay in July and have since bought a 1m extension from Omlet. I suppose it depends on the size of your hens (I have a Goldline and a Light Sussex) and how much they get to free-range but I decided to have 2 (although I had considered 3). Having now seen the space and how they interact I am happy with my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Will be getting the GInernut Ranger and Miss Pepperpot form Omlet. Also though on of each would make it easier for my children to tell which one was which. Why do husbands have to go and poke their noses in at the last minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Three is a nice number as if you lose one you arent left with a lone hen and have to deal with introductions of new hen/s early in your chook keeping days I wouldnt have three in an Eglu run without adding the converter (which adds another metre) If you are set on the 2m run I'd just get two chooks Very rough guide is 1sqm run space per hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks, you've kind of agreed with what we've both said! Think I'll stick with the 2 for now, if we like it we can always add and extension and get more. I'm actually after th cube but may have to wait for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 .... if we like it we can always add an extension and get more... Yep, "Morehens Disease" will creep up behind you and before you know it ... that'll be more than one run extension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Think I'll stick with the 2 for now, if we like it we can always add and extension and get more. Just be aware that it's not just a case of sticking a third chicken in if you decide you want more. Introducing new chickens can be tricky. If I were you I would get the extension and 3 hens. You are likely to want more than 2 chickens and this would be an easier way to do it. And as Redwing says should one die you won't be left with a lone hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I agree, go for 3 if you can. You will see lots of posts on here about how to deal with a lone hen, so it seems to happen a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Mrs Chicken Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I agree get 3 hens if you can get an extension.I don't think you will get enough eggs from 2 hens as they don't lay everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
