Give me a viable Eglu Cube alternative

[GamRich]

The girls have spent 2 nights in their coop. I am putting them in around 7:30 and then waiting for the door to close at dusk. It is so shaded that I decided today to use the timer instead of the light setting. I still have not mastered the light, it only gave two options, manual or light. Will it come on since I'm trying the timer? The girls are all going up and down the ladder now at 6 1/2 wks. My question: is it normal for the girls to put themselves into the coop several times a day to cuddle and nap? It seems to be mid-day and late afternoon nap time? They come running when I approach the run (spoiled to treats). Also what do you use in your nesting box for bedding? Did discover that an 18 lb. dog CAN move 10 lb. rocks if they are determined. More rocks tomorrow.

 

[BlissyChick]

I wanted to share my thoughts on the Omlet Eglu coop which I've had for about a year now. I have the coop in a 9' x 24' walk-in run (also by Omlet). And they free range in my suburban backyard half the day. It works great for us! But I agree that it's not big enough for more than 4 standard sized chickens. I have 4 girls and they are pretty packed in there. I think 3 standard size would be the perfect fit. I live in Southern California so the weather is really nice so they only sleep and lay in there but otherwise in their run and the yard. I agree with previous post that if you live in cold weather, the Eglu would not be a good coop for them to stay in during bad weather since there is just not enough room (and dark...no windows just small ventilation slits). They can't even flap their wings with them all in there. Another thing to think about it with the Eglu is that they don't have traditional roosting bars so the birds just pile up inside and move around to settle in and throughout the night. My sweet Red Sex Link at the bottom of the pecking order can't simply get on a perch and be because the other girls can easily get to her and peck her. It's not bad and she never gets hurt and settles in after a few minutes. But it's just something I would never have thought of before...as I'm new to chickens and these Apr 2021 girls are my first!

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I love the tables you have to the left of the picture - how did you create those?

 

[My Three Chicks]

I love the tables you have to the left of the picture - how did you create those?

Hi there. It's just a plant shelf from Amazon!
TOVACU Indoor Plant Stand for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYRYTKL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[linguini]

I'm so hoping a hen, the coloring worries me and feather shapes. I am posting a few photos that were made this morning.

Do you see any saddle feathers - long stringing feather near the tail - coming out? that's a more reliable indicator for roosters.