Single hen

[CockADoodleDoo]

in an eglu with a run converter added on is there enough space for 5 chooks.

its odd because if you look on the internet there are other coops with smaller runs that say suitable for 5 chooks

 

In summer they get about 3 hours freerange and in winter they only get weekends out as when i come home its dark.

 

Sam

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Hmmm, not sure. The eglu is certainly big enough 'cos they all snuggle up. Have you got anything in their run - ie logs or branches for perching etc (mine seem to like that)? Do you have room for an extension too?

[Snowy]

I used to have 4 in a run with converter. I agree the eglu is no problem, but the run is a bit tight. If you could add an extra extension it would be fine.

[chickencam]

I've got 4 in an eglu with a run converter, they are fine but we have had a problem with our White Star doing some pecking so we are trying to let them out in the afternoons at the moment.

[chelsea]

i agree with the others. I dont think the eglu house is a problem - just the run. If you got the converter/extension and you could let them free range when you can it should be ok.

[AJuff]

I have 5 girls in an eglu with a run convertor. There is enough room but even so they tend to all stay together at one end of the run. They freerange for an hour or so each day and have the weekend out roaming. In the eglu they squash up against each other leaving plenty of spare room for a few more. Go ahead, 5 is ok.

[chocolatedog]

I have 3 with a single run converter - 3 with the normal run was just too many especially with the bit of bullying going on. Now they've got the converter panel as the extra length it allows them much better space so I'm less worried about them being in the run all day if they really have to be......I would say (although I'm not an expert by any means) that yes, 5 in the eglu might be OK but you might find pecking going on through overcrowding in the run.....I suppose it all depends on the size of the chickens - bantams would be fine but from own experience I would say for hybrids and up you need more run space..... If they're all cosy and buddy-buddy then it might be OK