Anyone else have a Omlet up & go?

[Marcolombi]

Thanks thanks thanks, it was a doubt that I could not get out of my head.
Unfortunately here in Italy there is no big Eglu market, I did some research without positive results. Craftsmanship works a lot: D
Thanks again and Merry Christmas!

 

[TheFatBlueCat]

Have you got the wheels on your go up? I would move it daily/every second day if practical. I have a go, but just the hutch part as I got it for a broody coop. I really like it but it is expensive for what it is. I would only be comfortable with two of my big heritage girls in there and if my rooster decided to live there nobody else would fit!

 

[dorklandresident]

Hello,

I have an eglu go (not the up) and run and so far I love it. Very easy to clean. I have 3 orpingtons and they fit just fine. Yes, they are expensive but the price didn't bother me. I like it better than any of the wood coops I have had in the past.

Back to your question though, In the eglu run I use sand as the substrate and I let them out of the run periodically to a larger fenced in area. They seem content. No fighting or anything else that would indicate the chickens are unhappy with their living arrangements. I do worry that they might get bored.

I like the sand because I can easily rake it and they take dust baths in it. Right now, because of melting snow and such, the sand is looking a little on the mushy side and I am considering maybe trying something different but I am unsure what. I think hay or wood chips would probably get exceedingly gross.

I tried a bunch of things to enrich them with no success. They did start picking at the spray millet so that is something. I ordered the Omlet perch and peck toy to see what happens.

 

[aart]

I like it better than any of the wood coops I have had in the past.

How long have you had chickens?

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[dorklandresident]

How long have you had chickens?

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Hello!

I fixed it. I am in massachusetts, USA.

As far as how long I have had chickens, that is a little complicated. I had chickens as a teen (4 ish years) and then again when I was in college for a few years (another 4ish). I also had other birds including pigeons, ducks, and pheasants. I took about 7 years off from birds and just restarted with 3 chickens about 2 months ago.

 

[sillysamoyeds]

Perfect timing to find this thread! I'm currently considering the Go Up with a 2mtr run and 12 mtr fencing for a flock of 3-4 silkies. Do you think this is big enough, or should I invest in the Cube?
Thanks, Chicken Newb

 

[Emamaree]

Perfect timing to find this thread! I'm currently considering the Go Up with a 2mtr run and 12 mtr fencing for a flock of 3-4 silkies. Do you think this is big enough, or should I invest in the Cube?
Thanks, Chicken Newb

To be honest if I had the money I would have gone cube, I have 4 chickens and personally feel 3 max. Lucky for me my chickens all grew up together and there is never any issues they all snuggle together during the day and night so for this reason I'm ok about the up and go and mine has a 3m run then every other day free range but they always stay close

 

[dorklandresident]

Perfect timing to find this thread! I'm currently considering the Go Up with a 2mtr run and 12 mtr fencing for a flock of 3-4 silkies. Do you think this is big enough, or should I invest in the Cube?
Thanks, Chicken Newb

My set up is pretty almost that. I have the go, not the up and more fencing. I strongly recommend you get the 21m fence or more.

As far as the number of chickens, I have 3 orpingtons and they fit fine. Silkies are significantly smaller. But my chickens are sisters and grew up together so fighting.

I am happy with Omlet products so far.

I did however modify the run because I was worried about raccoons.

 

[Emamaree]

My set up is pretty almost that. I have the go, not the up and more fencing. I strongly recommend you get the 21m fence or more.

As far as the number of chickens, I have 3 orpingtons and they fit fine. Silkies are significantly smaller. But my chickens are sisters and grew up together so fighting.

I am happy with Omlet products so far.

I did however modify the run because I was worried about raccoons.

I too have brought the fencing 21m but yet to put it up