nin-chicken Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hello,I've been looking through the various sections of the board and seen some AMAZING walk I runs which have thrown up alot of new questions and worries. I apologise if these questions have been asked and answered a million times before! What are the reasons for choosing a wooden walk in run as opposed to one of the omlet walk in runs? How big should my run be for four hybrid chickens? They'll be in it most of the time though I will try to let them free range when I can. Is it better to put the cube on the inside or outside of the run? And in each case what little added extras should I include? Thank you so much for your advice. I don't even have my chickens yet but I'm already obsessed and my head is spinning! Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 The Omlet walk in run wasn't available when I got mine, otherwise I'd have considered it. Some people feel wooden ones are more suitable in a garden; some people want odd shapes; some clever people have built their own. I took the day off today to paint mine, its taken most of the day and an Omlet one wouldn't have needed that, so it's a matter of personal choice really. Allow around 1 square metre per hen - so I have six in my 2m x 3m run, if you can have some branches or perches in there it will give them even more space. Cube in or out really depends on how much room you have, and will you be able to move it for cleaning? Having spent the day up close and personal with my Aviaries4U run, I have been reflecting on this subject and I wouldn't bother again with a hatch to access the egg port - I always end up going into the run anyway. A stable door with top and bottom opening is invaluable though, and if I did it again I'd have it opening inwards, not out. I wouldn't other with the shelf, which I never use. Other than that, I am very happy with my run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I had been dithering for ages, but now have my garden back, such bliss! I didn't buy omlet as it was too small, needed a roof and kick boards, all of which I was able to get more cheaply in a WIR from cotswold wood company. I have a 4m cube train attached and I can close off the cube if needed, I preferred to keep the cube house out as I have a raised Eglu in the WIR. I am very happy and so are the girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I've got an Omlet WIR and I love it. Yes, it was expensive but if I decide to sell it, I know it's got a resale value. It isn't as imposing as a wooden WIR either. However, if I did go for a wooden WIR, I'd go for Aviaries4U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I love the look of the Omlet WIR, and if it was nearer to £350 for the 2x2 I'd have one, but as it is £585 is too much. It is also very annoying that attaching an eglu or eglu run costs you an extra £40 over the basic model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thanks for your replies. I think the problem is that there are things I like about both but I agree that the omlet one is quite pricey. But then there's no maintenance... For the run to attach onto a cube with run is actually £50 less so it makes no sense that it is more to attach to an eglu! If there's less mesh it should be cheaper surely... Anyway I think I'll give it some more thought, see what comes up on eBay and wait for the people at Cotswold wood company to get back to me Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
