Eglu Cube Pros and Cons?

[Stepnout]

Well if you have read my intro you will see I purchased a 3 Meter Eglu Cube and I am building an 8 x 10 A frame run extension on wheels. For 8 months a year I will be able to move this set up on new grass but will cover in the run for the winter with clear poly. I do feel the Cube is grossly over priced but I purchased the cube mostly for what I perceive to be ease of cleaning, ability to move to fresh green spaces and hopefully keeping my birds safe from predators.
I used to raise Pigeons and Bob White quail, I live in a very damp/wet/foggy area and I really did not like my wooden coops always being wet. Also I had a terrible time every couple of years with raccoons.
I will not be insulted if people have negative comments. I would really like constructive comments.
My questions:
Does anyone have an Eglu cube?
How do you like it?
If you have one what are the pros and cons?
Thanks a bunch
Stepnout

 

[Stepnout]

 

[Stepnout]

Forgot to post these. It’s working great essentialually I’ll be putting clear Polly on the coop for winter.

 

[Stepnout]

The birds have done very well in my set up. we have had loads of wind this winter. I covered the a frame with poly and left plenty of ventilation. I also purchased an Eglu winter ventilated blanket for the cube. I used sand and cut straw on the ground and heated the water. The birds have produced eggs all winter and are very healthy and happy. I have mucked out the cube weekly and the run several time. Looking forward to moving the birds to some new grass when things dry up.

 

[Stepnout]

My plan was to tarp in the 3 meter and 8 x 10 extension for the winter and heat the water. Fully knowing proper ventilation would be required. The cube also has an optional breathable insulating cover. Other Cube owners in Quebec have had no need for the insulating cover but I think I will invest in it. I have no plans to put feed or water in the coop just the run.
Thanks The YLWFlock your advice is very much appreciated.

 

[KAJAM416]

I have a Cube with a 3 meter run. My 4 girls love it and it was much bigger and roomier than I thought it would be. No regrets (other than the money - ouch!)

 

[Stepnout]

6 would be max looking for hybrids Easter Eggers. The inside is 1 sq meter or 10.7 sq feet. Of that 2-3 feet is nest box. This coop uses roosting bars instead of a solid floor.. I purchase the 3 meter run which is 3 sq meters or 32.3 sq feet. This is the reason I am building the 8ft x 10ft = 80 sg foot extension. I purchased 2 meter run cover half clear for sun and half solid for shade. The cover keeps the rain and wind off the birds extending the coop space to the outside.
My plans are to move the coop and run extension to new grass as required. The extension will have different roosting bars and play objects etc.

 

[TheYLWFlock]

6 would be max looking for hybrids Easter Eggers. The inside is 1 sq meter or 10.7 sq feet. Of that 2-3 feet is nest box. This coop uses roosting bars instead of a solid floor.. I purchase the 3 meter run which is 3 sq meters or 32.3 sq feet. This is the reason I am building the 8ft x 10ft = 80 sg foot extension. I purchased 2 meter run cover half clear for sun and half solid for shade. The cover keeps the rain and wind off the birds extending the coop space to the outside.
My plans are to move the coop and run extension to new grass as required. The extension will have different roosting bars and play objects etc.

Well, you will certainly have enough outdoor space! And it’s also great that you are partially covering it as well! My concern is that there isn’t enough indoor space. 10 square feet (whole area) - 2 s.f. (Nest box) = only 8 square feet of walking space for the birds indoors. That is only enough for 2 standard size birds, maybe 3-4 bantams. And the floor is roost bars, which aren’t very comfortable to walk on all of the time. Especially for most of the winter. Where are you planning on putting the feeder and drinker? They would take up a lot of the little indoor space if you had them inside, and if they were outside the water would freeze in the winter (unless heated) and rodents (and other critters) could get into the food very easily...

Just some things to think about!

 

[Ducksandchickens]

I have never used a eglu before but my cousin has. She says it’s easy to clean, cute looking, and you can easily buy or make more outdoor space. But it’s probaky only good to 3-5 chickens. As long as you have plenty of run space then they should be fine. I just have one question though. Does the eglu have a roost? Chickens love to roost at night and without one, they could develop leg injuries. I guess you could easily put a stick through the run so that they can roost during the day time

 

[TheYLWFlock]

My plan was to tarp in the 3 meter and 8 x 10 extension for the winter and heat the water. Fully knowing proper ventilation would be required. The cube also has an optional breathable insulating cover. Other Cube owners in Quebec have had no need for the insulating cover but I think I will invest in it. I have no plans to put feed or water in the coop just the run.
Thanks The YLWFlock your advice is very much appreciated.

Ok, good to hear! And you are welcome!