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

After much research, I chose the Omlet Eglu with the nine-foot run. I assembled it myself after watching a few videos online and following the directions that came in the boxes. I am SUPER happy with the purchase. The cube is made extremely well. I moved it out into the yard by myself and have since moved it around the yard easily with/without assistance. Within 24 hours my chickens were moving in and out of the coop like clockwork. The 1-star reviews who complain about the run must have done something wrong. Even the nine-foot run easily clears the ground to move around the yard. I saw another reviewer that stated a hawk got to the chickens, and there is just no way this could happen if the directions were followed. I did see one question/comment that referenced raccoons being able to open the doors on the coop. Although I really doubt the raccoons would have the strength to turn the handles, I went ahead and put child-proof doorknob covers on the two doors just as an added precaution. I'm pretty sure this will keep raccoons (and small humans) out! :) As far as shipping, I live in the Tampa, Florida, area and ordered my coop on a Sunday, assuming it might be weeks to receive it. To my pleasant surprise, the entire coop came on Thursday of the same week. I realize this might be just the luck of the draw (and the supply chain) but it was great to get it so quickly. I highly recommend this product!

I have had all sorts of coops over many years, from converted sideboards to bespoke built wooden houses, none are a patch on Omlet. Again I have owned every single coop they have made, an eglu classic, go, go up, two mark one cubes and final a new mark 2 cube, the best of all in my opinion. I love the excellent build quality, the fact it is so easy to clean, the design knowledge the sliding door in the nest box is a great feature. The only niggle I have is I wish the poo tray would fit more easily into my wheely bin. I am toying with the idea of a walk in run, the only thing I haven’t had, just not too sure it offers enough weather protection using just covers compared to wooden walk ins….

This coop exceeds my expectations! Building was easy and actually enjoyable, especially compared to other coops I've built and it is very durable. Customer service was exceptional and very quick to respond.

The Eglu Cube is well designed for easy use and cleaning, although for first-timers it takes much longer to put together than suggested in the instructions. We got this to keep our six rescue chickens away from wild birds during the avian flu outbreak and they took to it straight away. The extended run was much smaller than they are used to, so it is now connected to a fully netted secure run, using the Eglu fencing and bird netting. Linking would have been easier if there was another way of opening the mesh around the Cube, but when things are back to normal it will stay inside the run and that won't be a problem. It all survived the storms, using all the guy ropes supplied for the fencing. The hens are doing a great job scarifying my dreadful lawn, which will be re-seeded in the spring. Squirrels have managed to break in, but the girls soon see them off.

The chickens are so happy with their eglu and so am I. So easy to keep clean and easy to stop them roosting in the next box which is a great bonus

Excellent hut and run , So glad I bought it

Stairs are unsafe and not easy for larger breads to use. A ramp would be a lot more practical. I am in the process or constructing and new ramp. I also have removed the roosting rack because it is slippery and my chooks won't use it. I'm quite underwhelmed with my purchase.

Setting up takes much longer than claimed. Clips are sometimes difficult to handle.

I assembled it on my own, so it took me a while but I did it! My chickens love it and whenever I put the pen at another place, they will happily follow it to go to bed. One thing that could be improved are the stairs, a bit difficult to climb up and down for older chickens. But not sure if it would be the same for other stairs as I never had any other pens before! Good and durable pen!

So glad my husband and I decided to get this coop. It's worked perfectly for our needs. Definitely a great purchase choice. And much nicer than other store bought coops.