Comments on: How to Pay Too Much for Home Grown Eggs

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:25:43 +0000

I read an article about the eglu in the new yorker (sep 28, 2009), and it was designed for a college thesis project by four industrial-design students in 2004. I’ve looked it up because my husband has been egging me to get chickens – for both chicken and eggs – but I’ve been to my grandma’s farm. They escape her homemade coup/chicken house, and the poop stinks. We also live in the country where we have plenty of coyotes.

I like the design being easy-clean and compact, and it’s definitely cute, but the price tag is hefty, and I too wondered how, then, one keeps them warm in the winter. I have to say, more power to them if the designers can keep this product going – not bad for a group of college students!

And if my hubby ever convinces me to try chickens, I’d take one for free also!

By: April

April — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:42:09 +0000

The truly funny thing is – Eglu is selling 50 pound bags of organic feed for $72. SEVENTY TWO DOLLARS PEOPLE!!!! It’s like, what? $25 for 50lbs of organic at the feed store. I get non-medicated run-of-the-mill stuff for $11/50lb bag. $72 is just crazy! (for the record – I would take a free eglu too!)

By: Chicken Coup

Chicken Coup — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:58:29 +0000

At least it comes in multiple colors. It is pricey and I agree with Amy the cost comparison should be done with organic free range eggs.

Still though the contraption is convenient and kind of cool.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:33:40 +0000

Tip: Buy a yard sale child’s playhouse. Add wire run and next box. Et Voila! You have a cute little porta summer home for your hens. You will need something more substantial for winter.

By: Building a Backyard Chicken Coop

Building a Backyard Chicken Coop — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:31:21 +0000

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