Eglu
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| Eglu | |
| Manufacturer | Omlet Ltd |
|---|---|
| Type | chicken coop |
| Units sold | Over 15 thousand, as of 2007 |
The Eglu is brand of chicken coop designed and marketed by four graduates from the Royal College of Art and intended for small-scale chicken keeping. It was first shown at the degree show at the College in 2003. It was launched in April 2004 and has won a number of awards. There are also alternative models for rabbits and guinea pigs.
[edit] Awards
- British Standards Institute Design Award 2003.
- Finalist Deutsche Bank New Business 2003
[edit] References
- Siegle, Lucy. "Fresh way of life sweeps suburbia", The Observer, Sunday November 7 2004. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- Jeavens, Christine. "Eggs and the city", BBC News, Monday, 24 May, 2004. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- Fleming, Nic. "The latest in urban chick...a five-star coop", The Telegraph, June 26th, 2005. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- Iggulden, Amy. "Chic coops to house urban chickens", The Guardian, Saturday April 10 2004. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- Smith, Lewis. "Urban hen coop for the designer chic", The Times, April 10, 2004. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
