chunkdoobiest Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi All, I'm ordering a cube on Friday but just wanted to ask a quick question about the fox proof skirt on the run from people that already have one. Does the run have to be on a completely flat surface? Planning on putting the coop in the garden but the garden slopes slightly in places and just wanted to check. Also does anyone have any advice on the best way to move the ladies into the Cube from their existing coop? Should I put then in during the day or pop them in at night so they wake in their new home? I've 5 little pekins, so its probably going to feel like a Palace to them Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 If the slope is even you'll be fine, if its a bit bumpy then some tent pegs will help keep the run down If the garden is very undulating you may have to try to even things up a bit but in general the run skirt is quite forgiving so see how you get on when it first arrives In a sloping garden be aware of how water run off may affect the run when it rains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkdoobiest Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks Redwing, Its not too bad a slope, its very gentle, however i have noticed with my current wooden one, i've just got to pick my spots in the garden. I'm really just looking forward to getting it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I moved my girls out of their Into their new in the afternoon. They had a few hours to have a nose about before bedtime. They did need a leg up on the first night, and the first few mornings they jumpy flew out, but within a few days were up and down no problem. They even laid their eggs in the nest box first go too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I don't think it makes much difference how you introduce them to their new home - I suppose if you did it in the morning they'd have time to familiarise themselves . You might have to show them how to use the ladder though! I know some people put a plant pot or log at the bottom to encourage them to get onto the first rung. Good luck with it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkdoobiest Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks, I think I'll get them in during the day. I want to put some logs in etc. for them to climb on. So I think if they go in first with new toys, they might be encouraged to go and look around a bit. I suspect I'm going to be lifting one of then in for the first few nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkdoobiest Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Just ordered a with a 3m run. Now just waiting for a delivery date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Smashing, I love my cube so will your pekins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hope you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Just ordered a with a 3m run. Now just waiting for a delivery date Congratulations! So when does it all arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
