Auto feeder open and close button on app

[AndreaT]

In my never ending search for the perfect new house/run I have come across this.... link

 

I've been coveting the Omlet ones but they are out of my price range so this could be ideal. It's slightly larger than Omlets and would fit perfectly in my space! I could put my in for the time being then get a raised coop in the spring (when I may add to the flock ).

 

What do you all think?

[Redwing]

I've not seen these before, they look good and are a good price- there are a few things I'd be concerned about though...

 

The size of the mesh, it looks quite big and rodents may be able to get in or a chicken could stick it's head through...

 

The gaps around the door look large

 

The door is narrow, could you get a coop through it? Ok if you have a Go I suppose as they flatpack but could also be awkward if you are carrying buckets etc..

[AndreaT]

Thanks Redwing, you've made some really good points I hadn't thought of!

 

I've emailed the company for some measurements (mesh, door gaps) so hopefully they'll get back to me in a few days.

 

I hadn't thought about getting the coop in to it! The door's only 500mm wide which is narrow but I think I could cope with it for everyday use, I guess that it may have to be built round a coop though.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

It's the same size as my WIR! If you can get clarification on the gaps/mesh/etc, I think it looks like a good option .

[superkitty]

That looks good, I didn't see that one when I was looking recently to ended up getting the omlet WIR. I like the fact that they describe it as a 'beast' twice

[C&T]

This looks really interesting. Not as pretty as (for example) an A4U run, but the price is great and it can soon be "prettied up" with a climber, or baskets on the outside etc... This could be an answer for us too...

 

Could you let us know the added info when they send it to you? Or if you are happier PM'ing it to me??

 

Hmmm.. More food for thought!

[The Dogmother]

I'd be worried about the gaps around the door too, but otherwise it looks good.

[AndreaT]

I received a very quick answer this morning;

 

The door 'hole' is 55cm wide, which isn't that much narrower than the door on a standard run (60). I think it looks narrower because the frame of the door itself is quite thick.

 

The mesh is 5cm x 5cm, the run on is about 7cm x 3cm I think (it's hard to measure in the dark!). I'm guessing the WIR is the same? So not much difference just a different shape.

 

He said the gaps around the door are smaller than the mesh but they do look bigger on the corners. I'm thinking if the door can open inwards I'd put link-a-board around it and over hang the roof covering which should cover the gaps.

 

All in all I think it's looking a pretty good option at the moment. Just have to wait for payday now

[C&T]

Thanks for posting that info. Wondering whether 5x5 would let mice in... But as they get in our current run occasionally I guess thats no difference!

 

I think I am changing my mind about what we want at least 10 times a day...

[The Dogmother]

Mice need only 1cmsq to get in, rats a wee bit more.

[AndreaT]

I think I am changing my mind about what we want at least 10 times a day...

 

Me too! I started off with this, run too small? Then this, too big. I feel like Goldilocks looking for the 'just right' run!

[Plum]

If the wire is wide enough to let a chicken head through you could always run a bit of chicken wire around the first couple of feet

[The Dogmother]

Good idea and if the door opens inwards then you can run it across the bottom of the door and just step over it when you go in

[C&T]

I think I am changing my mind about what we want at least 10 times a day...

 

Me too! I started off with this, run too small? Then this, too big. I feel like Goldilocks looking for the 'just right' run!

 

I like the wooden one!

 

I'm still struggling with the decision to have the Eglu inside our outside the run... AAARRRGGHH!

 

Still, have plenty of time, as not doing anything till after the conservatory is built, so got couple of months.

[Kazzy73]

I have been looking at what this guy makes http://www.aviarieworld.com/ does all different sizes and can request unique shapes etc.Prices very reasonable as well,I asked about delivery and its 60.00 as he uses couriers,hope this helps.

[C&T]

Thanks for that Kazzy73! There is one there that is almost the perfect shape that is "off the shelf"...

 

Will have to take a closer look at the specs when I have a mo...