CatsCube Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 With my cube arriving at the start of winter, Im just a little concerned with my chooks having enough shelter from the elements. Looking at the Omlet shop they have winter shades for the smaller eglu but nothing except the basic shade for the cube. My Garden has no undercover areas, so Im just concerned that in poor weather like if its quite blustery they wont have any chlter from it. Any suggestions, perhaps a shower curtain covering more of the run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Yes, i would definately recommend a shower curtain, as this really does give the extra shelter they need. I have an eglu with the winter shade at the run door end and a summer shade at the eglu end. (I have the run+ extension). they always huddle up under the winter shade when its wet/cold. Try and get a clear platic shower curtain as this lets more light in. Hope you enjoy your new girls! Here is a link to Claret's run cover so you get the idea, sorry couldn't find one with a cube! http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=6717 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks for answering that on my behalf Christian I'd recommend a clear cover every time - it means that they get plenty of light even on dull days and it keeps them nice and dry too. Very easy to make too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Excellent, I will get some clear tarp this weekend when I get all the other bits in preperation. Just a quick qeestion thought how do you secure them? Im guessing if I cut holes and use something like cable ties, those holes will just rip and it will come apart IYSWIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Baggage bungy straps is the answer! We have a curtain over our cube run and secure it with a couple of these and then put the omlet shade over it to help hold it down. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Plastic shower curtain from Ikea - 99p. Fastened to the run bars with black metal spring clips er, ahem, 'borrowed' from the stationery cupboard at work. (I'm going to return them when I give up keeping chickens, honest ) Just the right size to cover the Eglu run, maybe you'd need two for a cube, but it couldn't be easier or cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I used some plastic eyelets from Millets (£2.99 per and some bungee hooks from B&Q. All cost well under a tenner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
