Chicken Memorials

[Pekin_Bantams]

I'm thinking about getting an Eglu Cube and a few run extensions too. For the foreseeable future they would probably not be allowed to free range due to a nuisance cat next door.

Would a 6 metre run attached to an Eglu Cube be enough for 4 bantams or do I need another metre extension?

Also, if the 6 metres is long enough - would I fit an extra bantam in there (to bring it to 5)?

[Cat tails]

The rule of thumb is about 1 square meter per hen. Some breeds will tolerate less, others will require more. 6 meter extension is more than plenty for 4 bantams, but also very unwieldy and hard to clean. Have you considered a walk in run? Will give you much easier access.

[Pekin_Bantams]

That's great, Thank you for your help.

I did look into a walk in run but I liked how the Eglu Cube with extensions could be moved if needed (even though it will be extremely tricky to move 6m).

They'll be on the grass so when I do manage to move them 😂, I'll probably just hose off that area and then let the grass recover, so cleaning hopefully won't be a problem.

[Cat tails]

On 5/24/2022 at 6:05 PM, Pekin_Bantams said:

That's great, Thank you for your help.

I did look into a walk in run but I liked how the Eglu Cube with extensions could be moved if needed (even though it will be extremely tricky to move 6m).

They'll be on the grass so when I do manage to move them 😂, I'll probably just hose off that area and then let the grass recover, so cleaning hopefully won't be a problem.

I would say that moving a run with 6 meter extension would likely be nearly impossible rather than difficult. I know some struggle with moving a 3 meter run.

I think many of us (including me) start off with the romantic notion of chickens on grass. But soon learn/realise that a more permanent set up is much more user friendly.

[Pekin_Bantams]

oh ok, thank you

[mullethunter]

I agree with Cattails. 
 

Also, even though that would be plenty of space for 4 bantams (although I have to say it depends on the bantams - plenty big enough for 4 pekins / Dutch or Belgian bantams or similar but not big enough for 4 maran bantams) they would still completely destroy and dig up all the grass within weeks if not days to the point where it would need completely re-seeding.

[Marcy]

Would 2 orpingtons and a Cochin have enough room in the Go -Up. It says 2-3 large breed. With 9 ft run plus free range tome? Would like to hear from others.

[Pekin_Bantams]

On 5/26/2022 at 9:23 PM, mullethunter said:

I agree with Cattails. 
 

Also, even though that would be plenty of space for 4 bantams (although I have to say it depends on the bantams - plenty big enough for 4 pekins / Dutch or Belgian bantams or similar but not big enough for 4 maran bantams) they would still completely destroy and dig up all the grass within weeks if not days to the point where it would need completely re-seeding.

Thank you for your help

Although, I have now completely changed my plan, I've decided to get an eglu classic and attach it to a walk in run - so it has a set place in the garden - but only half height (so 1.15m) with 1.8m width and 3.6m length.

Would you say this space and type of eglu would be okay for 4 pekin bantams? 

Thanks again

[Cat tails]

On 6/9/2022 at 4:37 PM, Pekin_Bantams said:

Thank you for your help

Although, I have now completely changed my plan, I've decided to get an eglu classic and attach it to a walk in run - so it has a set place in the garden - but only half height (so 1.15m) with 1.8m width and 3.6m length.

Would you say this space and type of eglu would be okay for 4 pekin bantams? 

Thanks again

That would be plenty of room!

[Pekin_Bantams]

Great! Thank you

[mullethunter]

I agree - that’ll be great. Make sure you post photo’s!