Rachy Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Please help by signing this petition about me getting an eglu and please put why they are sooo much better than normal wooden chicken houses and that they are worth the price you have to pay. (Mum says eglus are too expensive.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Goes without saying Rachy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 That's a hard one Rachy, as we have a few members here with wooden coops who think that they are just as good as Eglus so rather than saying why we think Eglus are "better", why don't we just say what we like about them so that we don't hurt the feelings of the wooden coop owners as there are some beautiful ones out there. *takes off diplomatic hat* I love my Eglu because it's really easy to clean, doesn't need any maintenance and I can 100% trust it to be foxproof when the run is attached. It's smart to look at, easy to move around the garden and fits in the back of the car so we can take it to MILs so she can look after the girls when we go on our hols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 How very diplomatically put Kate, and not a slap in sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I rather impressed myself too Mel ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Because EGLU'S ARE GREAT Easy to clean Look Fab in the Garden. No mouldy flooring to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I'll ditto that Clare* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 It has got to be an Eglu because they are so easy to clean......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 The Hubby gave me a fright last night. He began to draw up plans for "The Great Chicken Pen", & sketched a handbuilt wooden chicken house in there too Myself & the children looked at him in shock & horror & told him we were 100% certainly getting an Eglu !!! He muttered for a while about expense & so forth (as men do) then agreed that NOT building a house would give him more time and the materials would cost nearly as much as an Eglu anyhow We MAY let him choose the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 EGLU ...... any colour ..... . The adopted flock are in wooden housing, and I used to look after hens in wooden arks when I was younger. All are great for keeping hens ... BUT .. if you have limited space and want convenience of cleaning etc, then the Eglu is the better choice (if the pennies permit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 We MAY let him choose the colour That'll be a blue one then Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Suprekate hit the nail on the head, so I'm ditto-ing her! I've never had a wooden coop so I can't compare. Happy with my Eglu though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 That'll be a blue one then Sarah Hope not! We are gently pushing him in the direction of the orange one Poor man - he really doesn't stand a chance in a house full of persuasive females Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 And that's just the way it should be ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 its so easy to clean, it looks great, its easy to clean, its great for small area's, its easy to clean, you get it devered and set up for you, its easy to clean, there is this great forum to go on, oh did i mention its easy to clean?? see if there is anyone in your area so you can take your mum to have a look first hand. she will soon come round. im only over in nottingham if thats any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 And that's just the way it should be ! Without a doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 That'll be a blue one then Sarah Hope not! We are gently pushing him in the direction of the orange one Poor man - he really doesn't stand a chance in a house full of persuasive females I love my orange one Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I haven't read the other replies on purpose so I can give you my "fresh" opinion. The Eglu is fantastic - doesn't take up a ot of space, easy to use and VERY easy to clean. Also - it is easy to movce about so you can change your mind daily if you like as to where it should be kept. You can even take it to someone else's house when you go on holiday for them to look after your chooks. Most importantly Omlet will alwyas be on the other end of the phone to offer help and advice - which is very important when buying a new pet. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleata Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 eglu's are FAB wouldnt be without mine or the girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I love my & chickens , as already mentioned it's easy to clean, looks stunning in any of the colours. Easy to move around if necessary. It's fox proof when chooks are in the run or eglu. This forum is fantastic, the support with any problems is super, there is always somebody that seems to be able to help. I was a bit worried about posting , but have been made to feel very very welcome indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Eglus are great, because even if you find out chickens aren't for you, you can sell the chickens, pop the egg port door off and grow strawberries in them. Or, paint the cover black and wear it to a Darth Vadar / Star Wars convention. Or remove the door, pop an Apple Computer in there and you have an 'outside computer' (don't try this in wet weather). But best of all, just stick with the chickens..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I love your sense of humour grd. Brilliant, made me laugh out loud Particularly the darth vadar bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Don't let the others hear you say that. They'll say it'll just encourage me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Excellent grd. I'd also add though that, if chickens weren't right for you the Eglu comes with a 28 day money back guarantee and command good resale prices on Enay. So easy to clean, minimal maintenance, bright and cheerful, fox-proof, easy to move around the garden and dismantle for trips to chicken sitters or whatever for holidays. Multi-functional if you take any of grd's ideas on board and if all else fails you can get your money back. Bit of a win-win situation I'd say But I have to add to this that I've no experience with wooden chicken coops and there are some very attractive looking ones out there, so I can't be truly balanced in my opinions. I've nothing against wooden coops.... it's just that I love my eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
