Storms and chickens

[HiltonHens]

Can you attach 2 Classic eglu's to a wir?

Currently have a classic and considering a WIR, and then possible attaching another classis for more chickens. Or would we it be better to buy a cube?

Decisions...

[Cat tails]

Yes, just get a second connector kit. It replaces one of the panels of the WIR

[AndyRoo]

You can do. Though I think someone had made the point on here before that, even if you have multiple Eglus, they all tend to just crowd into the one regardless.

[The Dogmother]

Depends on how many birds you have - personally, I would get a cube - much easier to clean out. Get the mark 1 though - there are quite a few on ebay.

[HiltonHens]

Have just realised the Omlet WIR has bigger mesh at the top, is this a problem with wild birds?

Also has any one managed to cover the roof with anything other than the run covers? I was thinking the corrugated plastic roofing sheets.

Not sure what to do now...

[mullethunter]

Mine is covered with clear tarpaulins

[Patricia W]

Alternatively, get a child’s plastic table.  Put one eglu under it, and one on top and put them inside the WIR.  High rise and low rise living! 

Edited June 17, 2019 by Patricia W

[Patricia W]

Just to say, if I was buying again, I’d get a conventional WIR not the Omlet one.  I’ve spent going on an extra £200 on covering the top half with weldmesh to stop rats getting in, plus tarps to stop birds and rain.   It needs a redesign in my opinion.  

[The Dogmother]

I would suggest that you cover it with clear tarps from Ebay - you'll need to cover much of the sides too in the rainy weather.

17 hours ago, Patricia W said:

Just to say, if I was buying again, I’d get a conventional WIR not the Omlet one.  I’ve spent going on an extra £200 on covering the top half with weldmesh to stop rats getting in, plus tarps to stop birds and rain.   It needs a redesign in my opinion.  

I agree - they aren't terribly sturdy.

[mullethunter]

Mine is the lo-rise version which is quite sturdy but I’m only 5’2” and pretty flexible - any normal person wouldn’t be able to get in and move around comfortably