Looking after your hens
We use the Omlet Eglu Cube and Soloway housing (with a minimum of 16 sq mtrs run on grass and woodchip); as only this type of housing can be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between stays, thus not harbouring red mite or other insects, and offers superb protection from predators.
All of our runs are a minimum of 1 mtrs apart to prevent cross infection between birds.
We can also accommodate larger flocks please call to discuss your requirements.
Your chickens will be looked after to the highest standard and cleanliness and:-
If you prefer your hens to have the brand of feed they are used to – please bring it along and we will happily follow your routine.
Please note - we cannot accept any birds that are sick due to cross contamination, therefore all hens will have a health check when they arrive, and we reserve the right to refuse admission of birds that are showing signs of infectious disease/injury or are in a poor condition. This is to protect the health of all of the hens staying on our smallholding.
To ensure we have the coops all clean and ready for their new occupants our boarding hours are as follows:-
Drop off – from 2.00pm onwards times tbc prior to arrival
Collection – between 9.00am and 11.00am
We are also open – Bank Holidays
If you would like to drop off or collect outside of these times please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you wish us to store all or some of the eggs your girls lay during their stay with us thereby giving you a welcome home present on your return, we request you provide on drop off suitable egg boxes/storage containers with your name clearly marked on them.