DavidJones01 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Hi! I was curious to know about the potential problems the chickens can have regarding living in a plastic container. Theres studys that show the nasty toxins in plastics like BPA, that have an impact on our health, are in our body and are detected in urine within 15mins of touching certain types of plastics. Is this an issue for the chickens and the eggs they produce? Interesting article here http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/08/bpa-in-cans-and-plastic-bottles-linked-to-quick-rise-in-blood-pressure/?_r=0 So the types of plastics to absolutely avoid are types 3,6 and 7. The level of toxins that can leach out increase with temperature of the material, so I was thinking this maybe an issue for summer months? I couldnt find any info regarding what eglu is made out of, perhaps someone here can shed some light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Welcome to the forum . To be honest, I've not heard anyone express any concerns regarding this in the 7 years I've been on this forum. It would be pretty difficult to avoid plastics completely, especially if you've chosen to avoid the wooden coop option. There don't appear to have been any health issues cropping up which could be attributed to hens living in a plastic coop so personally I wouldn't worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 You need to contact Omlet direct for information regarding the type of plastic used in the manufacture of Eglus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I have a recycled plastic coup and have had it for 2 years with no problems at all. Never heard of any toxic problems and changed from wood after an infestation of red mite . Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The Eglu has been around for 10 years now. When it first came out there were a lot of predictions that hens would overheat, suffer from condensation, get foot problems from the roosting bars etc. None of them came true. I think over the relatively short life of a chicken (though I've had one live to 7) any impact from the plastic would be very unlikely to cause a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 My hands are now on plastic keyboard, after finish typing my right hand will be on the mouse, made of plastic, I wouldn't worry much about my hens who are sleeping now in a plastic shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 none of my chickens have exploded yet.... Chickens are at much greater risk of health problems from a poorly designed coop of any material IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) I think the coop material is polypropylene and as such poses no health hazard whatsoever. It has been in use now for half a century and parts made from it are everywhere in the house, car, garden and workplace. A relatively cheap but durable material. As far as I am aware health issues arise from thin film plastics used in packaging which are totally different materials. So I wouldn't give it another moments thought DavidJones01 and welcome to the forum. Edited December 21, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I agree with the above. As far as I am aware, the issue with toxins leaching out of plastic was regarding thin plastic water bottles, heating up in cars and then people drinking the water? Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I agree with Christian - was going to post the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
