I just can't believe that the Eglu has competition in this country. They are so popular, but also so expensive. I searched the net for alternatives and found this
http://www.ruleworks.co.uk/poultry/coop-shed.asp
It's just like the one Wendy's got. I was wondering about leaving the doors open and rain, cold are ect getting inside when Wendy posted the pics of her plastic house. Brilliant idea!
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Look what I just found!Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks
Re: Look what I just found!Yes, it is just like mine.
I am afraid neither of us are any good with saws, hammers etc. So my girls have to have the door ajar. I have a tarpulin over the top, so the rain doesn't get in as the door isn't open very far. They are outside in the cold or in a warm nest, laying, inside, in the day. I think it is brilliant too, if someone want to come and convert mine I would be happy. LOL Wendy http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning
Re: Look what I just found!Wendy, what did you do to ensure ventilation when the doors are shut?
Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks
Re: Look what I just found!i like the look of that, great idea
Re: Look what I just found!Down all the sides there are holes, that they give you little plugs to put in. I just left them out.
Wendy http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning
Re: Look what I just found!Ah, I see! Thanks for that Wendy
 I think OH is going to put in for divorce if I get another coop, but I am sooo tempted [evil giggles], it looks so easy to clean. First sign of red mites and I'll be at B&Q's! Anyone got a few spare mites ???  Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks Re: Look what I just found!Shall I post you a plank full?
 Helen xx
3 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 chooks, 3 fish, a shrimp that thinks its a prawn and a dappy dog. http://www.acountrygrandma.blogspot.com
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Hehe...you are too kind Helen! I'll PM you my address LOL Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks Re: Look what I just found! ive been wanting one for months but hubs wont budge his blood,sweat and tears went into making their existing coop,even if it has sprung a leak and we have red mite it still does a good job  (hubs words) my words are you dont have to clean the things out and get nasty thing on you or dig out the wet bedding in the leaking corner i think he will cave soon just have to keep moaning lol  jo x mum of 5,nanny to 2,2 cats,1 jack russell,6 chickens and a hubby.
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LOL, that's it Jo, nagging and little hints here and there usually do the trick Always make them think it's all their idea Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks
Re: Look what I just found!you know alright but you still do it!
Stace Bev xx
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