Newchick76 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi folks... We are fast getting the chicken bug- we so love our girls and their delicious eggs. My other half is keen to build a permanent wooden run around their eglu go... And tips/ photos would be great for inspiration and how to make it safe particulary! My only breif is that we can leave room to swap the go for a cube in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Have a look here for some inspiration http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12663 or this is mine being built http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=86951 or more inspiration/tips & photos http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=73995&start=270 Have fun and keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Wow looking at all of those was fun. Everybody has such lovely spaces. I've been thinking about a WIR for a while and as Omlet don't sell theirs in 1m width it looks like homemade is the way to go. How do we go about making it around trees and plants ? I have a small rowan, a spindle tree, one of those rhus reindeer type tree and a yellow pompom thing all growing in their area. Would it be best to just dig them all up or maybe just leave them and have them as bigger Bonsai trees ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Wow scubababe how did I miss that post about your WIR being built. It is just super - and vast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Mine isn't on the scale of Scubababe's fabulous run, but if you're after a smaller version, you can see mine in my signature link . Luvachicken, re plants in the run, I have an unidentified plant growing in my run and it's doing ok (if a little dusty and covered in poo ). I pour the contents of the glug on it before refilling it every morning! You could leave them in as long as you think you can keep them small enough to not grow through the roof . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Thanks Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Here, I think I will maybe have them as miniature trees. I mainly wanted a WIR as the cats around here seem to enjoy spying on my girls, and there seem to be more of them these days. One the other day was massive and my girls wouldn't stand a chance. It would also be nice for the girls to be left out each time we take our dog for a walk, and they'd have more space if we went away for the weekend. A nice little project ready for 1/2 term maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Wow scubababe how did I miss that post about your WIR being built. It is just super - and vast Thanxs Chubby Chook It is a tad big isn't it Mine isn't on the scale of Scubababe's fabulous run, but if you're after a smaller version, you can see mine in my signature link It was you ANH that got me bit by the WIR bug You have been inspirational to me & a hugh help Luvachicken, if you're worried about the trees could you not put something around the trunk to protect them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I've added my tips to Lavenders Blue's thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Luvachicken, if you're worried about the trees could you not put something around the trunk to protect them? Sorry, haven't been on for a few days - been poorly. As for the trees, it was more the fact that they are tall, and so putting some sort of roof would be a problem. So I thought if they had a big chop they could be smaller trees instead. Do you think thats a good idea ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
