Shirl Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 After deciding that I'm going to get 2 more bantams I thought I ought to mention it to DP. Well he suggested that he'd rather buy a cube than get a run extension for the Eglu. He doesn't want the chooks to take up anymore space than they already do (our garden is only 100 x 40ft). I'm not keen on the cube because it sounds a lot harder to clean. I'm a wimpy 5ft 2 girlie so don't like to exert myself much and it sounds like the cube would be a bit too much like hard work. Also I can just about reach in the Eglu with my rake so don't think it would reach under the cube. Having had the chooks on grass for a week I want to move them back to a permanent place so moving the run/cube to clean won't be an option. On the other hand I'd love a purple cube Opinions please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Please DO cube. I've just ordered a pink one and you'd LOVE the purple Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Cube gets my vote, i have to give the cube a full clean every 2 weeks and i'm only about 5ft 2. It does take about 2 hours but last week was the first time. I would still get the cube, then you can get loads of chickens and not worry about them not having enough space. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Definitely Cube! I haven't got an Eglu yet - though one is arriving next week for my beautiful bantams - but I would have thought that the Cube is easier to clean out/ collect eggs etc. No bending down involved, and I have found it very easy to look after. I love it, and when I win the lottery I am going to get one in each colour and fill them with wonderful chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 Cube gets my vote, i have to give the cube a full clean every 2 weeks and i'm only about 5ft 2. It does take about 2 hours but last week was the first time. I would still get the cube, then you can get loads of chickens and not worry about them not having enough space. xx 2 hours I've got a 5 month old and a toddler, it would never get done. My Eglu takes about 20 minutes. I think I'll have to stay with the Eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 No! It doesn't need to take that long, although I've spent a while on Eglus if it's meant I'm doing something useful outside in the sun & putting off other chores indoors. Really, I don't see that the Cube takes any longer than an Eglu! You have 2 dropping trays and larger bar sets but then I tend to just do frequent empties (with 9 hens) & bar s"Ooops, word censored!"e & Diatom, and just a good all over now & again very infrequently when it suits. Good access to the back & one side makes it much easier. If you can achieve that on a permanent base, a Cube is easy peasy. Great fun & purple is fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 We love our Cube I cleaned it out yesterday including mucking out the run which involves dismantling it ( you don't have to I just find it better) and I moved it to a better location all in under an hour. To clean just the living quarters takes ten minutes tops with a power washer. The Cube seems to take up less floor space than and Eglu too. I do have a few suggestions to make it even better at the next release, I will post them on another thread in the eglus and cubes section so everyone can add suggestions too. I don't know how many would be practical but I am sure Omlet would listen if there are good ideas for an even better Cube! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Dont be put off by what i said!!!! I dont have a (working) hosepipe so i just had a bucket of water and had to keep going in and out of the kitchen to fill my watering can up so i could rinse it. We have fixed the hosepipe now and i will clean it today and let you know how it goes. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 Well that's a relief. I've pm'd another forum member to ask if I can visit and see their cube. I think I need to see one in the flesh so to speak before I decide. I've definitely decided I want it in a permanent position. The position I have in mind does not lend itself to moving the cube to clean the run so I really need to see one. Thanks for all your help and advice. Now who is going to ask Omlet when the new improved Mark 2 cube will be out? (Yes I know they might not be planning one but we are ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 ...(our garden is only 100 x 40ft) Only 100x40?!!! Ours is 40x40 at it's very widest points and I thought that was an okay size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 well you know what its like, by the time you've got toys and sheds in the garden it seems to shrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Gotta be a cube, no comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Gotta be a cube, no comparison There seems to be so many areas for improvement on the cube whereas the Eglu seems to be pretty much spot on. Oh I really need to see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Those who have had both say the cube is easier to clean....no stooping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
