Verified Reviews for Eglu Cube^® - Large Chicken Coops with Runs

Finally got round to giving my opinion on the cube and extended run which I have now had for four weeks. I would fully recommend to anyone thinking of purchasing having myself looked at all the other options before taking the plunge. Delivery on time. Easy to assemble and to date no leaks. Living in Cumbria where it rains all the time if there was going to be any it would have happened by now. It has been well worth the initial outlay as it is very easy to clean and maintain. The chickens have now become part of the family and my two terriers seem to have accepted the new editions.

I ordered my Eglu cube and was given an earliest delivery date of nearly 3 weeks time - given that I had chosen the normal green I found this a tad disappointing. I was especially irritated when, having arranged my day off work to receive the cube, Omlets couriers actually delivered it the day before. I enjoyed constructing my cube but did have to play about with it to get the gaps even around the body. To date have had no issues with leaks, however my girls really don't like the ladder and the claim that the cube is easily maneuvered is not correct unless there is a second person involved. On the whole though I think the product is very funky, if a trifle expensive, and would recommend it to others who want to have an aesthetic chicken coup in their garden.

We bought the cube at the Ideal Home show. I was attracted to it by the simplicity, good looks, and the ease of keeping clean. We were contacted as promised by phone, and the order arrived by post, at the allotted time. All the pieces were there, and it was very simple to put together, with easy to follow. The cube is now assembled in our garden, and looks great. Now all we need is the chickens to put in it! We are really pleased and would thoroughly recommend the omlet cube.

Based on only a week's experience so far, I think the cube is excellent. My 3 hens took to it immediately and seem very content mooching around in there. However, I do think that the ladder is really badly designed, and needs more rungs, closer together, and maybe even to reach nearer to the floor.

Overall a very easy to clean and maintain hen house, the fact that the hens have to roost on the slat floor means our 4 hens all end up piling into the nesting area though - very messy or requires eviction later on. If there was a way of having a raised perch this would possibly enhance roosting options I think. The couriers that are used for delivery are rubbish. Nothing ever arrives when it is scehduled (I have made two orders, cube and run extension). Dump them now!

I am really pleased with the cube - it gives my chooks plenty of roosting/laying room and is really easy to keep clean. I felt that the spaces between the rungs on the ladder were too big for my bantams and made an enclosed wooden one which hooks on. I like the original idea of it not reaching the floor as it deters mice etc. As weasels are a problem where I live I have covered the run in a smaller gauge green wire and secured with tie wraps and tent pegs. Whilst this was time consuming and cost about £40 I feel it was well worth the extra effort.

Having been really happy with my green eglu for nearly a year I felt it was about time to upgrade. Roy delivered my funky new cube and assembled it in time for my new arrivals. I have now expanded from 3 Omlet chickens (sadly Gladys passed away quite soon) to 8 mixed variety birds. Only thing I would say is that I really liked being able to completely take the eglu apart to clean - and am struugling with the best way to go about the same procedure with the cube - any suggestions would be gratefully received.

We can't fault the product its ease of use, and the design is excellent. The delivery was on time, the man who brought it was helpful & knowledgeable. The first egg arrived within an hour of the driver leaving. The after sales service has been good and supportive. When one of the hens appeared to be a bit off colour, an e-mail to 'Barbara' was quickly answered with helpful advice and reassurance. A telephone advice line would have complemented the information provided electronically, and allowed easier discussion of signs and symptoms.

The Cube is BRILL!! Sooo easy to clean - only takes 10 mins - if that! I lined the trays with newspaper, so it just needed lifting out, a quick spay and wipe over, more paper back in, and slot back in place. The plastic bars are also really easy to clean. It looks nice, and with two people it can be moved easily. Very sturdy and good quality - the girls love it, and started laying just 2 days after it arrived!!

Brilliant Idea Chickens seem very happy put themselves to bed of a night shut the door until the morning Great and have had no trouble with Foxes yet and our area is prone to them