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[Melgrj7]

I am looking into getting a few chickens for eggs and for my dog to have something to herd in future and was just wondering if the eglu is a good product? I am thinking of 3-4 chickens and live in the city so it needs to be something easy to move around in the yard. Thanks.

http://www.omlet.us/products_services/products_services.php?view=Chickens&about=the eglu

 

[picklespickles]

well, its a very cute product.

but to me, way expensive. you could build something way bigger for a lot less. or even pay someone else to build you something a lot bigger and still come out cheaper i bet.

 

[silkiechicken]

For a chicken home, I always thought the eglu was over priced and too small. Better off with a kennel and a dog house for 4 birds and much less cost for more space. I think the eglu is good enough for maybe 2 birds. Others have used it though and if you search eglu, might be able to find the old posts that rate it with peoples experiences.

 

[Dawn419]

Here are a few links concerning Eglu's....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=25917

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=15114

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2003

Hope this helps!

Dawn

 

[Melgrj7]

Thanks for the links and info! Found some other things I like better

 

[gobbles!]

Ooooh way, way too expensive! I like building stuff, anyway.

 

[herechickchick]

If I were only going to keep 2 -3 chickens I would buy it. I really like the design. I think it is functional and I do not mind the price. I say get it.

 

[rosyposyosy]

I have 3 chickens, and I wouldn't ever buy it, sure, it's cute, and semi-functional, but it is way too small. Even if you had 3 bantams it looks too small.

 

[okto]

when i was first looking at having a couple of city chickens, the eglu looked like the ideal solution. then i saw the price.
frankly, i was a little ticked. i mean, i love mother earth too and all that, but come on, its made of plastic. i also read
their website and it says that you can put around four standards or six banties. having seen one in the flesh, i dont think so.

there are some good ideas there. the cleaning system, the door, the additional run. but for $665 shipped, most of us can
do better for less. you could hire a carpenter and buy some wood for less. how much does plastic cost?

i applaud their design. i admire the features.

i am dismayed by the initial cost and the additional price for accessories. i also think that they are a little misleading in the
amount of chickens that can fit.

i really want to like the eglu, but just cant seem to find it in me.

 

[Melgrj7]

Yeah, after doing more reading, mostly on size, I think its too small. I would like to have 3-4 standard sized chickens so will probably build something or maybe buy the chick n barn with run. The eglu is cute, but small.