Customer Reviews

We have 6 kids and 2 full time jobs. We really want to become more self sufficient because of the size of our family so we were very interested in chicken keeping but very concerned about how much spare time we had. We decided to invest in the Eglu because the ease of care inherent in its' design really appealed to us as a family. We cannot say enough good things about how healthy our chickens are in it, how simple it makes it to care for them and how wonderful it is to see everyone in our family - down to the littlest- be able to contribute to the care and keeping of our chickens. We are about to order our 2nd Eglu!

At first I wasn't sure if I should get the Eglu Cube or the Eglu Go. I was only thinking of getting three hens but decided on the Cube in the end and I am so glad that I did. A lot more expensive but worth every penny. I started off with 3 hens in the basic cube but soon realised that I would like some more so ordered the extension run and got two more. The girls are in the run when I'm out or at work and free range when I'm home. Although it states that you could house ten hens in the Cube you would have to increase the run by about 3 meters to give them enough space. We found it easy to put together and so easy to keep clean. I line the trays with news paper and cover with shavings and change once a week. Same with nesting box but change less often. The hens have managed the ladder no problems. Had to show them how to get to roost first night and then they managed all on their own. I would recommend to anyone thinking of getting hens. Another plus of the Eglu is that they are fox proof. We back onto open fields and I wanted a house that was secure. I have got the Omlet pegs which secures the run to the grass. Overall very pleased and a good company to deal with.

fast delivery pleased with my order

Very good. The Eglu itself is easy to clean, run a little more difficult. A rake won't quite reach the Eglu end so my partner normally ends up getting in to clean the run. Maybe a gate/hatch nearer the Coop end could be added

Does the job, soaks up moisture and makes the run smell nice.

The product is good and does,what it should. However it is quite pricey. My bars were broken when they arrived(no protective wrap). When i rang they were replaced without quibble. However i did explain i needed the replacement quickly due to imminent arrival of hens and was told they would be despatched that day. It actually took a few days for them to be posted which meant they arrived after the hens.

I already have the Eglu Cube and I have been really pleased with how easy it is to clean and maintain. I had a couple of hens that needed a home so bought the Eglu Go. I am so disappointed at how many eggs get broken due to there being no real space/depth to the laying nest area. I have had the Go for about a year now. I have tried everything from filling the whole floor with straw to keep the eggs safe but all the straw gets really messy, no matter how often its changed and still the eggs get broken. The depth of the nest area needs to be deeper so it can be filled properly. A softer landing for the Hen to lay - they stand to deliver! Hence lots of broken eggs. The mud also gets straight into the hen house and laying area, especially with such damp weather we have. No amount of cover keeps the area dry. I have opted to put the hens on rubber chippings and they are now successfully mud free! Just the problem of the broken eggs. So I now take both the trays out and let the hens lay on the soft weed suppressant membrane. Luckily they haven't started to eat the eggs deliberately. Cleaning is a real fiddle as there are too many places for dirt to collect as its hollow construction is made from 2 sides screwed together allowing lots of areas for insects and slugs underneath to hide! So if your thinking of making a purchase and you really want hens then think about the cube- off the ground, less mud in the hen house, great laying area separate from the roosting area, easy to clean - absolutely perfect! The Go will be made redundant.

I was impressed at how easy the cube was to build. The design has clearly had a lot of thought put into it and it has a very solid feel to it. Chickens moved straight in and seem happy, although the little Pekin took a couple of goes to get the jump to the ladder right. Will post additional comments following the first 'big clean'.

Fantastic value for a £1, bit awkward to get it, but once it's in place it does it's job brilliantly

Replaced my old rust ones with these, nice to spruce the eglu up it looks much better now.