Customer Reviews

Took a while to erect and some difficulty with one screw which did not 'bite' (while putting the top on). Main problem was that the ground was not completely flat and this made construction difficult due to lack of alignment of parts (presumed that this was the problem rather than manufacturing error). The 'skirt' of the run made movement difficult. As we had ex battery hens who did not have strong legs we were advised to remove the ladder for the first two weeks to avoid injury. This meant that the hens had to be lifted into and out of their 'house' and also that some eggs were laid at the back of the run. It would have been extremely useful if there had been an access point at the back of the run to avoid kneeling and crawling in chicken faeces to get chickens and eggs out. However, the cube is easier to clean and I would recommend to others (although I do think it is expensive).

The cube is fab and the girls are very happy. Definitely a two man job to construct and I got the wrong instruction booklet in the package.

Although our small second hand Eglu is only for housing new ex-batts before they move into the cube, we had no hesitation in buying plastic bars for use with it. We already have them in the cube and they make a real difference to cleaning out, especially in that cold winter weather when the hens are inside for longer and the bars are correspondingly messier!

Fairly soon after ordering the cube I was contacted to be informed that delivery would be delayed by 2 weeks. On arrival the cage sides of the run were bent but I managed to straighten them. They were not particularly well packed. I had problems constructing the cube and required advice as things didn't quite line up as expected. When completed it seemed like a good design but manufacturing quality was not 100%. One side has a gap large enough to put a screwdriver through. From all the reports and the price I expected a rolls royce hen house but I feel I got a 'seconds' quality item and service.

I have an Eglu Classic and have just acquired a Cube. The ventilation is just above the slatted perches (i.e. just where the chickens sleep), rather than under the perches in the Classic. I am a bit concerned about them sleeping in a draft. Otherwise, it is very well thought-out, but I am not finding it possible to move on my own. It could do with some handles, and a brake for people who live on slopes.

Easy to clean, and cosy for the girls.

Really pleased with it, now trying to save as we would like a big one! One of the quality points for me is ease of cleaning . In the future would you do one big enough for 18 chickens ( probably won't be able to afford it though).

Having had concerns over whether to buy a cube or timber chicken house partly on cost, I can say that I definitely made the right decision. The cube looks great in the garden and is so practical, east to erect (delivered flat packed because I live in South Wales), and so easy to maintain. Cleaning takes about 10 minutes, the back comes off for easy access and there are no real concerns over red mite etc. The additional investment is well worth while, the chickens and owners are all over the moon with the cube. Highly reccommended.

The cube + extension arrived on the date expected in five large boxes. After 5 hours we managed to assemble everything but we had problems with the lid not closing properly. After a few telephone conversations to Omlet, a new lid arrived two days later. I would say that is well designed but not perfectly manufactured. We have four buff orpington chickens and they really struggle with the ladder. I think this could be improved and we are in the process of modification as I write this! Ideally we could do with another extension for when we are out, but we will have to save up another £100 first. Pros: Easy to clean, Secure Cons: Very Expensive

This chicken house is fab , easy to clean and move around the garden, also being as fox proof as anything can be, I feel the chickens are very safe. All in all GREAT!