While the Eglu Go UP does not have traditional wooden perches, it does have specially designed perches with a structured surface and rounded corners for the chickens to sleep comfortably on at night. Roosting bars allow the chickens to grip onto something while they sleep, which makes them feel safe and comfortable. As they climb up into the Go UP to roost, they also get the reinforced feeling of being off the ground. Although they don’t look like traditional wooden perches, roosting bars are great for larger breeds who find it tricky to jump up to a raised perch, or recently rescued hens who don’t have the strength to flap, and the shape of the bars makes sure most of the droppings fall straight onto the slide out, easy clean tray underneath.

While the strong materials and thought out design makes it extremely hard for predators to get to your pets, no coop is 100% predator proof. Check the coop and run regularly to make sure all features are working as intended, including latches, doors and run clips. If you live in an area with lots of predators, including small ones like stoats, ferrets and weasels, you might want to consider shutting your hens into the house overnight.

Although it might take chickens a few days to get the hang of the ladder, the new and improved ladder grips make sure all chickens will soon have no trouble walking up and down it. If your chickens are having difficulties, or show no interest in using the ladder, place treats on the rungs to encourage them up into the coop. The durable all weather grips simply clip on to the rungs of the Eglu Go UP ladder to provide a large non-slip surface. The grips are especially useful for older, less agile chickens or for young hens who are perhaps using the ladder for the first time. The Eglu Ladder Grips have been a standard feature of the Eglu Go UP portable hen house since October 2019 and are fully compatible with all Eglu Go UP coops bought before this date. New and improved ladder grips have been available since March 2021.

No, the Eglu Go UP is a fully mobile hen coop with wheels, without the handles. However, if you have a run that is longer than 3 metres, or if you intend to move it by yourself most of the time, the handles will make it noticeably easier.

There are two covers to consider for weather protection for the Eglu Go Up Chicken Coop.

Heavy Duty Cover for Eglu Go UP (810.0128)
This product will cover the majority of the top, and some of the sides of the Eglu Go UP Run, giving your chickens or rabbits the ultimate protection from wind, rain and even snow. This cover will also give your hens lots of shade on a hot summer's day. This cover is made from a long-lasting, heavy-duty material that is completely waterproof. It is extremely hardwearing and should last you for years to come. Complete with bungees for easy attachment. 

Heavy Duty Chicken Run Cover (810.0110)
This generic cover offers the perfect shade and weather protection if you are looking for a large cover. It is rectangular in shape and suitable for most chicken coops, catios and rabbit runs. Made from long -lasting heavy duty waterproof material. Attach cover using the included bungee cords. Clean using a non-abrasive cloth and soapy water. This size is perfect to offer more shade on an Eglu Go Up Chicken Coop. Cover measures 90cm x 150cm

Yes, that won’t be a problem. If you want to keep your chicken coop on a slope or in a particularly bumpy area of your garden, we would recommend fastening the hen coop and run with the Omlet Screw Pegs. These are super easy to just twist into the lawn, thus removing any gaps under the skirt where chickens could possibly escape or predators could get in.

The house will take a couple of hours to assemble, and the run an additional hour or so, depending on which size run you have chosen. Your Eglu Go UP comes with a comprehensive instruction manual that takes you through the assembly process, and you can also watch this step-by-step How to Build video.

You don't need to add hay to the roosting bars or droppings tray as they are super easy to wash clean without. However, you should place bedding in the nest box.

The size of run you need depends on how many chickens you’ve got, the size of your chickens and how much they are allowed to roam free outside the run. Always aim to give your chickens as much space as you can, either by letting them free range in the garden, by extending the run, or by getting a bigger Walk in run attached to the run of your coop. If you’re having troubles deciding on what run size to get, feel free to contact our team who will be happy to guide you!

Thanks to the twin wall insulation system, the Eglu Go UP will keep your chickens nice and warm in winter without any additional covers. The Extreme Weather Protection does, however, offer extra protection and will keep the insulated hen house warmer for longer, so if you live somewhere very cold it’s a great addition to your setup.

For your peace of mind Omlet also gives you a 2 year warranty, so please contact us if anything goes wrong and we'll do our best to fix it straight away. Please note the warranty does not cover natural weather, animal and pest damage.

Can I use the Go UP for my cats/rabbits? We have not tested the Go UP with cats or rabbits so cannot recommend how safe it will be for these pets. Certain features, such as the ladder for rabbits, won't be suitable.

The Eglu Go UP has twin wall insulation which works in a similar way to a flask. The Go UP insulated chicken coop retains the heat produced by your chickens to keep them warm in winter. How warm it will be inside depends on how many chickens you have in the coop, and whether or not you have left the door open.

The Wheel Arm Track Guard fits in the space where the wheel arm moves across to lock when you lift the coop to move it. The wheel arm goes through the comb-like guard, but it prevents any overly curious chickens to put their head through this space. The Wheel Arm Track Guard is included in all Eglu Cube and Eglu Go UP run boxes as standard from July 2021.