Smart Feeder - Light sensor values

[Jeanrdow]

Hi guys,

I've just managed to get my wonderful new omlet built today. I have a question. When I look into it through the front door I can see right through it due to a gap at the roosting bar level. This is an integral part that came prebuilt so I can't have done it wrong. Will this not cause a draughts directly on to where they are roosting? Or is this for ventilation. Looks about four to five ml wide.

[Jeanrdow]

Thats meant to be omlet cube

[Redwing]

Is it a gap above the roosting trays? this is normal

 

Most Omlet products are quite gappy, I dont think this affects their useability and believe its part of the design

[Jeanrdow]

Yes, just curious as I'm replacing my wooden one because it's draughty, so don't want another draughty one. Although I do realise the need for good air circulation too.

[Redwing]

I must admit when I got my first Eglu I was worried about the gaps as ventilation should be above the birds heads, I have had no problems at all though even in the freezing temps in winter

 

I have some ex batts in an Eglu at the moment so have used a rolled up plastic bag to block the poo tray gap but I think this is more for my peace of mind than anything else

 

If you are worried you can block the gap as there are sufficient proper vents in the cube to allow airflow

[Jeanrdow]

Thanks for that. Good to know there seem to be no adverse effects.

[Sammiboo]

Worried about the gaps when I built our cube! I've had it 10 months and all the girls are very happy, dont fret, I have know chickens stay outside in the blistering cold sleeping with a layer of snow on them and they lived to a grand old age!