Bantams or Qails in an Eglu...
Discussion
Sorry all a badly worded (and spelt heading) I was in a rush and had to go.
It wasn't meant to mean which was better (and chickens are not actually ruled out) but does anybody have any experience/views on the Eglu system.
To put things into context we have plenty of space at the end of the garden where I keep my Bees and have a veggie plot as in this video from 1 minute on......
It's been neglected for about two years since then (bees are still there and happy) but it's in hand for a major clear up. We have thought about getting chickens before but not bit the bullet. My thinking now is to get Her a birthday present that'll be a total surprise hence the Eglu system turning up on that day. That in my mind could make things simpler and safer? Much like my bees and honey, eggs would just be an added bonus. My thinking on Bantams and or Quails (spell checker worked their
) is to keep them out of my neighbours gardens! I can't do that with my bees 
It wasn't meant to mean which was better (and chickens are not actually ruled out) but does anybody have any experience/views on the Eglu system.
To put things into context we have plenty of space at the end of the garden where I keep my Bees and have a veggie plot as in this video from 1 minute on......
It's been neglected for about two years since then (bees are still there and happy) but it's in hand for a major clear up. We have thought about getting chickens before but not bit the bullet. My thinking now is to get Her a birthday present that'll be a total surprise hence the Eglu system turning up on that day. That in my mind could make things simpler and safer? Much like my bees and honey, eggs would just be an added bonus. My thinking on Bantams and or Quails (spell checker worked their
) is to keep them out of my neighbours gardens! I can't do that with my bees 
We had an eglu about 8 years ago.
We used it for ducks.
It was good system for starters but if I was getting chickens now I think I’d prefer a walk in enclosure.
The foxes are such a problem around our way that the iglu with run is only big enough if you’re going to let them free range for some of the day.
Unfortunately around here the foxes are brazen and snatch during the day
We used it for ducks.
It was good system for starters but if I was getting chickens now I think I’d prefer a walk in enclosure.
The foxes are such a problem around our way that the iglu with run is only big enough if you’re going to let them free range for some of the day.
Unfortunately around here the foxes are brazen and snatch during the day
Nemophilist said:
We had an eglu about 8 years ago.
We used it for ducks.
It was good system for starters but if I was getting chickens now I think I’d prefer a walk in enclosure.
The foxes are such a problem around our way that the iglu with run is only big enough if you’re going to let them free range for some of the day.
Unfortunately around here the foxes are brazen and snatch during the day
Cheers. Foxes are definitely around but rarely seen so I guess they'll be locked in every night and a walk in run either bought or made soon after. Our dogs have a knack of sniffing out Fox turds when out for a walk and run around and insist in rolling in it - boy it effing stinks !!We used it for ducks.
It was good system for starters but if I was getting chickens now I think I’d prefer a walk in enclosure.
The foxes are such a problem around our way that the iglu with run is only big enough if you’re going to let them free range for some of the day.
Unfortunately around here the foxes are brazen and snatch during the day
Bantys are cute, and growing your own Quails eggs is v county if that's your bag (although ideally you'd have a poultryman to do the legwork for you).
But day to day, hen's eggs are much more useful, and are also a commodity that is readily tradable with other neighbours who grow stuff you also like;)
But day to day, hen's eggs are much more useful, and are also a commodity that is readily tradable with other neighbours who grow stuff you also like;)
Badda said:
I’d just go for regular hens. We’ve had bantams and hens and whilst bantams are lovely little things, hen eggs are much more rewarding for the effort.
I and everyone that eats our bantam eggs would disagree........they may be smaller but not a lot of difference in yolk size (well ours anyway) 
We have an Eglu and I like it. It was my mother's and must be at least 15 years old. Currently empty but we plan to install new chickens this year. Easy to clean out, doesn't rot like a wood house. It's in an enclosed run so they can be out all day but secure at night. In winter we shut the door completely to keep them warm, but in summer they just get shut into the caged area at night with the house door left open. I think you can get automatic doors for it if you want.
Fresh eggs delivered daily are great, and essential for proper poached eggs. If you're happy looking after bees, chickens should be no problem. I once idly floated the idea of beekeeping to my mother, thinking of a possible birthday present, but she immediately said 'not f
king likely, far too much hassle'!
Fresh eggs delivered daily are great, and essential for proper poached eggs. If you're happy looking after bees, chickens should be no problem. I once idly floated the idea of beekeeping to my mother, thinking of a possible birthday present, but she immediately said 'not f
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