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Hi Betula,I wouldn't put an Eglu on an allotments... it'll be gone in no time and then straight onto ebay by said theiving oik.Worries aside I'd personally go for a Maran hybrid, I started with three of these (a Bluebelle, Speckledy and a Maran Cuivree) and they've laid an egg each pretty much every day. This winter is their second winter though and two are moulting so not so many eggs. They're quite friendly and not too skittish so maybe good for a starter. If you want pretty looking birds I'd recommend Barnevelders & Buff Sussex.However they're addictive so be prepared to add more when the bug takes hold.