Omlet Eglu coop and run attachment hack

[deidreg]

I have an Omlet Eglu coop and attached walk in run. I'm very happy with them. (so are my girls!) Omlet provides a good conversion kit to attach the Eglu and run. However, I wanted to maintain the original coop door instead of the smaller opening in the conversion kit. Below are two videos to show how I did this. It wasn't difficult.

Omlet's installation video. At 1:05 you see the detached panel where the coop will meet the run. At 1:25 you'll see a rectangular panel from the conversion kit being installed horizontally. This is where I depart from the instructions.

In my video, I show how I attach the rectangular panel vertically so I can keep the original coop door and cover the gap where the coop and run connect.

Below is a picture of my set up. Happy to answer any questions.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Is it strong to protect them from predators?

 

[aart]

Below is a picture of my set up. Happy to answer any questions.

More pics closer up to see how the small run is attached to the bigger run.

 

[deidreg]

Is it strong to protect them from predators?

The coop and run are strong. I reinforced with hardware cloth to keep out small critters and grabby racoon hands.

 

[deidreg]

More pics closer up to see how the small run is attached to the bigger run.

It's tough to see because of the hardware cloth, but I used lots of zip ties rated for outdoor use.

 

[aart]

It's tough to see because of the hardware cloth, but I used lots of zip ties rated for outdoor use.

A pic from inside the big run would be enlightening.
Looks like you need to add HC to the large run as well, at least at the bottom and a couple of feet up.

 

[PastyButtsMom]

I have an Omlet Eglu coop and attached walk in run. I'm very happy with them. (so are my girls!) Omlet provides a good conversion kit to attach the Eglu and run. However, I wanted to maintain the original coop door instead of the smaller opening in the conversion kit. Below are two videos to show how I did this. It wasn't difficult.

Omlet's installation video. At 1:05 you see the detached panel where the coop will meet the run. At 1:25 you'll see a rectangular panel from the conversion kit being installed horizontally. This is where I depart from the instructions.

In my video, I show how I attach the rectangular panel vertically so I can keep the original coop door and cover the gap where the coop and run connect.

Below is a picture of my set up. Happy to answer any questions.

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This is exactly what I want to do - thank you so much for posting! My biggest concern with the Eagle is that rats and mice can get into the run through the large holes in the fencing. There are tons of rats around here and I worry about that. Looks great!

 

[deidreg]

This is exactly what I want to do - thank you so much for posting! My biggest concern with the Eagle is that rats and mice can get into the run through the large holes in the fencing. There are tons of rats around here and I worry about that. Looks great!

Glad it was helpful! Good luck.

 

[Chickenmom-1600]

I have an Omlet Eglu coop and attached walk in run. I'm very happy with them. (so are my girls!) Omlet provides a good conversion kit to attach the Eglu and run. However, I wanted to maintain the original coop door instead of the smaller opening in the conversion kit. Below are two videos to show how I did this. It wasn't difficult.

Omlet's installation video. At 1:05 you see the detached panel where the coop will meet the run. At 1:25 you'll see a rectangular panel from the conversion kit being installed horizontally. This is where I depart from the instructions.

In my video, I show how I attach the rectangular panel vertically so I can keep the original coop door and cover the gap where the coop and run connect.

Below is a picture of my set up. Happy to answer any questions.

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What about the door? Like around the door frame. I worry about the holes and how to secure it without gaps. Minks and weasels can climb and get it.

 

[deidreg]

What about the door? Like around the door frame. I worry about the holes and how to secure it without gaps. Minks and weasels can climb and get it.