The Right House for your Hens
The sun is out, the kids are off school, and now is the perfect time to start keeping chickens. Worried about the effect of such extreme temperatures on hens? Don't be, because the Eglu has been specially designed to remain cool in Summer and insulate hens in the Winter. And cleaning couldn't be quicker; rinse the Eglu down with a hose and it'll be spick and span in no time.
Still not convinced? Jennifer Trueland's latest entry in The Occasional Diary of a Chicken-Keeper eggsplains why she chose an Eglu Classic for her ex-battery hens, and why she traded in her wooden house for an Eglu Cube. She said: "The new chickens seemed to like it well enough – and, indeed, so did the old ones. So much for “chickens don’t like plastic”, as when they were integrated and allowed to choose their bed, sometimes all six would try to squish themselves into the Eglu.”
After all that, if you still prefer the traditional style of chicken housing, why not check out our Forsham housing. Beautifully made and built to last, the Boughton and Lenham are fantastic chicken coops!
Wordsearch Winner
James Green was the lucky winner of our Summer Wordsearch Competition. He now has the task of choosing what to spend his £30 on – much more of a puzzle than the wordsearch itself. We think most of you will have solved the wordsearch, but here is a photo of James' entry in case you are still stuck!
Jewellery Inspired by Bees
Need an excuse to treat yourself to some fabulous new jewellery? The latest collection from 'Strange of London' has been designed to raise awareness of the plight of the honey bee! Look bee-rilliant while supporting a great cause? Yes please!
Designed by Matthew Strange, this eclectic yet exquisite jewellery really is bee-autiful. Choose from the delicate Honey Bee range, or the modern Honey Comb collection, and make a statement. And when someone compliments your pretty new piece, you can tell them why bees are so important.
Visit the Strange of London online shop to find out what all the buzz is about!
Why to Eat Eggs for Breakfast
Weekends are the perfect eggscuse for lazy mornings and big breakfasts, and now there's another reason why you should get the pancakes on and the bacon under the grill...because eggs are healthier than ever before!
A recent report revealed that eggs today are better for us than they were 30 years ago, due to the diets of chickens. Hens are no longer fed meat and bonemeal, but healthier foods such as vegetable oil, meaning that they are producing eggs with 70% more Vitamin D, 13% less calories and 20% less fat than previously. A medium egg now has just 66 calories, while a large egg comes in at 78.
Adding two eggs to your diet every day will give you two thirds of your recommended amount of Vitamin D, which is essential for a healthy body, and they are full of protein. So get boiling, poaching and scrambling and enjoy a healthy breakfast this weekend!
Holiday Homes for your Pets
The Summer holidays have finally begun and many of you will be jetting off on holiday over the next few weeks...but have you sorted out care for your pets yet? For cat, rabbit and guinea pig owners in Salisbury, we have disovered a gem of a place to take your pet.
The Riverside Cat Hotel is a luxury boarding cattery that has provided accomodation for cats for several years. With double-glazed units, insulated sleeping quarters, activity centres and an extensive feline menu, it has it all. But since April, owner Pam has welcomed rabbits and guinea pigs to stay too! These lucky pets get to stay in a 5 star Eglu, where they can eat, sleep and run around as they please. We hear the garden views are great too!
Due to its popularity, Pam plans to add more Eglus to the collection soon, but if you want to book your pets in to the Riverside Hotel, it's best to do it quickly!
Kids Living in Eglus
You'd be surprised how often we get sent photos of children in Eglus, but this one gave us a real giggle. Joanne's sons Fin and Ewan decided they'd better test out the new chicken coop before letting the hens in, and they proved that it was definitely spacious enough. We can't quite work out how the boys got out after their eggsperiment, but Joanne assures us that they evacuated before the chickens moved in!
Omlet's new delivery drivers are a right pair of double yolkers!
Gruen Magazine
This month the Eglu featured in German house and garden magazine 'Grun'. There was a five page article about keeping chickens, including a great write up of the Omlet chicken housing. Featuring both the Eglu Classic and the Cube, the write up described our chicken housing as 'chic and practical', with lots of clever features. Correct! It is also easy to clean, has fantastic insulation and makes collecting eggs quick and easy.
If you live in Germany and you want to buy an Eglu, phone 04188-891382 or visit our German website. In the UK and want to learn more about our products? Click here!
BBQ Sword
Planning on firing up the barbie this summer? Then grab yourself this season's must-have accessory – the bbq sword! Complete with cut-out mask, you will look every inch the musketeer, and you'll be well and truly prepared to battle the burgers and stab those steaks.
H2gO Bag
It's great when it's hot and sunny, but when the weather is dry it's important to remember to water the plants. For many people a watering can is just too small so the H2gO bag is the perfect solution. Fill with 80 litres of water and move it around the garden in your wheelbarrow. Simple!
Go Feeder Drinker Stand
This heat-wave could leave your chickens eggstra thirsty, so it's important to check they have plenty of fresh water. This free-standing holder, complete with feeder and drinker, can be placed in a shady spot as an extra source of food and water to their usual Glug and Grub.
Gipsy Patchwork Picnic Rug
Whether you're planning a picnic, a day on the beach or a festival weekend this summer, you'll need a rug to perch on. This patchwork fleece rug is so soft you will be happy to sit on it all afternoon and wrap it around yourself when it's chilly. Plus, the bright design means you'll spot it a mile off!
