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  • Chick Mat | Appletons Non slip chick mat and hatching mat Appletons

    Chick Mat | Appletons

    13 reviews

    Essential for hatching and rearing day old chicks. Chick Mat is essential if you are hatching in incubators or raising chicks in brooder boxes. We use chick mat in our brooder boxes for the first 3 to 5 days. It helps prevent splays and gives the day-olds a firm surface to grip. Perfect if you are hatching pheasant, partridge, guinea fowl and chickens. We also use chick mat in our incubators during the hatching stage to stop eggs rolling around during the hatch. Chick Mat comes in a square app. 900mm x 900mm in green or black and can cut to size. Can be washed, disinfected and re-used.

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    $19.00

  • Comfort Chick Warmer | Heat Plate Comfort Chick Warmer | Heat Plate underside

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    Comfort Chick Warmer | Heat Plate

    41 reviews

    Economical heat plate and safe to use. Providing your newly hatched chicks with the right type of heat can make all the difference. At Appletons we have used Comfort Heat Plates for many years and it is great to see them now available for sale again in NZ. Over the years we have used them we have found them to be very reliable and an asset when raising chicks. They are made in Holland and are a very well made, good quality product. There are 5 different sizes available offering excellent value for money and with a new very clever height adjusting system, making them incredibly practical and energy saving. All the advantages of the new Comfort Heat Plate: Easy adjustment of height Enhanced insulation (PU) Higher plate temperature as before Low energy costs Double security thanks to a temperature fuse and a resistance fuse LED indicator Heat plates are a very natural heating system for chicks as it stimulates the natural heating of a mother hen and makes for healthier chicks. Chicks love to pop under mother hen for security and warmth and the Comfort Heat Plate does just the same. It is ideal to use for different types of poultry, ducks, pheasants and quail. We have used ours in the past to raise pheasants, ducks and chicks with great success. The beauty about these heat plates is that they are very economical to run so, in the long run, be a cost-saving investment. These plates are very easy to use and with the new unique height adjustment system, it makes setting the height easy. Safety has been ensured by including both a temperature and resistance fuse.   All round the Comfort Heat Plate gets a big tick from us! The optional regulator is available to purchase separately. The regulator is equipped with a 1-meter long cable. Controls temperature between 20%-100%. To be used up to 100 Watts.  www.comfortchicks.com

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    $125.00 - $200.00

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  • Heat Plate Cover | Comfort Heat Plate Cover | Comfort

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    Heat Plate Cover | Comfort

    2 reviews

    An easy answer for keeping the top clean! Heating plates can get very dirty from chicks jumping on top of them. With this new cover for heating plates, this problem is solved for good. The shape of the cover ensures that the chicks when they try to jump on top of the heating plate, slip back down again. The cover is simple to be placed and removed.  Made of transparent plastic (PET) and very solid. After each use, you can clean the cover by rinsing it with warm water to remove the dirt and dust. The cover is suitable for the new Comfort heating plate models (model from 2013 onwards). Heating plates not included.

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    $26.00 - $59.00

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  • Brinsea EcoGlow Safety 600 Chick Brooder | Heat Plate Brinsea EcoGlow Safety 600 Chick Brooder | Heat Plate

    Brinsea EcoGlow Safety 600 Chick Brooder | Heat Plate

    16 reviews

    Keeps chicks warm. Safe and easy to use. A brilliant little brooder. The NEW Brinsea EcoGlow Safety 600 Chick Brooder is an efficient and safe way of keeping newly hatched poultry, game and waterfowl warm.  Suitable for max ± 15-20 day old chicks. The EcoGlow Safety 600 is ideal for keeping newly hatched poultry, game and waterfowl warm for the crucial first days and weeks following. The low voltage heater panel warms the chicks directly by contact. The radiant heat is far more economical than a conventional infrared lamp, using about 5% of the electricity of a 250 watt suspended lamp, which is important when heating for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact with the EcoGlow Safety 600 is a more natural way of raising chicks than a heat lamp. It avoids the stress of being under light both day and night and the chicks get used to the natural light changes of night and day which improves weight gain and feather growth.  The metal heater plate of the EcoGlow Safety 600 improves heat radiation and evenness of temperature under the brooder as metal is a much better conductor of heat. The lower contact temperature and the easy height adjustment means that chicks can be 'contact brooded' (like the mother hen) for maximum comfort and the lowest wasted energy. The flared 'skirt' around the heater retains more heat, improving efficiency and reducing energy use. The EcoGlow Safety 600 has easy height adjustment for a wide range of chick sizes and its tough plastic and metal construction makes it durable and easy to clean. Maximum power consumption: 12 watts (240v to 12v NZ mains adaptor is supplied) Water-tight (IPX7 Safety Standard) construction and low voltage operation are designed to comply with stringent electrical safety standards. Supplied with a 240v NZ mains adaptor incorporating a 3-metre lead, simply plug in and go - no extra accessories, plugs or cords required. FREE 3-year guarantee when registered online. Dimensions:  291mm x 208mm x 61mm (yellow panel only) Not including legs. PLEASE NOTE: This product is for indoor use only and the room temperature should not drop below 10° C (50° F). The EcoGlow should be located in an area free from draughts and chicks should be provided with plenty of bedding.

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    $130.00

  • Brinsea ecoglow safety 1200 brinsea ecoglow safety 1200

    Brinsea EcoGlow Safety 1200 Chick Brooder | Heat Plate

    8 reviews

    Easy to use, easy to clean and economical to run. The NEW Brinsea EcoGlow Safety 1200 Chick Brooder is an efficient and safe way of keeping newly hatched poultry, game and waterfowl warm.  Suitable for max ± 30-35 day old chicks The EcoGlow Safety 1200 is ideal for keeping newly hatched poultry, game and waterfowl warm for the crucial first days and weeks following. The low voltage heater panel warms the chicks directly by contact. The radiant heat is far more economical than a conventional infrared lamp, using about 5% of the electricity of a 250 watt suspended lamp, which is important when heating for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact with the EcoGlow Safety 1200 is a more natural way of raising chicks than a heat lamp. It avoids the stress of being under light both day and night and the chicks get used to the natural light changes of night and day which improves weight gain and feather growth. The metal heater plate of the EcoGlow Safety 1200 improves heat radiation and evenness of temperature under the brooder as metal is a much better conductor of heat. The lower contact temperature and the easy height adjustment means that chicks can be 'contact brooded' (like the mother hen) for maximum comfort and lowest wasted energy. The flared 'skirt' around the heater retains more heat, improving efficiency and reducing energy use. The EcoGlow Safety 1200 has easy height adjustment for a wide range of chick sizes and its tough plastic and metal construction makes it durable and easy to clean. Maximum power consumption: 18 watts Supplied with a 240v NZ mains adapter incorporating a 3-metre lead, simply plug in and go - no extra accessories, plugs or cords required. FREE 3-year guarantee when registered online Dimensions: 44cm x 28cm x 22cm high PLEASE NOTE: This product is for indoor use only and the room temperature should not drop below 10° C (50° F). The EcoGlow should be located in an area free from draughts and chicks should be provided with plenty of bedding.

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    $170.00

  • Safety Heat Plate Cover | Brinsea

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    Safety Heat Plate Cover | Brinsea

    2 reviews

    An easy answer for keeping the top clean! Heating plates can get very dirty from chicks jumping on top of them. The heat plate cover is sold in a pack of 3 and are washable and re-usable. Made of transparent plastic (PET). After each use,  the cover can be cleaned by rinsing it with warm water to remove the dirt and dust. The cover is suitable for the new Safety 600 & 1200 heating plate models (models from 2019 onwards). Heat plates are sold separately.

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    $40.00 - $50.00

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  • Hygrometer | Bi-Metal | TFA Germany Hygrometer | Bi-Metal | TFA Germany

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    Hygrometer | Bi-Metal | TFA Germany

    4 reviews

    Essential incubation tool. This handy little device will come in very handy to double-check your humidity is where it should be! Precision Hygrometers, bi-metal type available in 45mm and 70mm - made by TFA Germany. These hygrometers have a bimetallic mechanism and it's possible to calibrate it completely. You can use it as a rough indication of relative humidity in incubators and Intensive care brooders. The relative humidity is indicated as a percentage from 0-100. The humidity in an incubator required depends on the kind of eggs and the extent to which the shell is porous. An egg should lose approx 11% to 13% of its weight during incubation. By calculating how much weight the egg should lose throughout incubation, you can determine whether you should adjust the humidity in the incubator. You can use this hygrometer as an indicator and then by weighing the eggs regularly. This combination is the best method to determine the humidity very accurately. These are one of the best quality hygrometers available, made by TFA in Germany. The smaller gold one is the 45mm and the blue one is the 70mm hygrometer. When it comes to incubation there are 4 key things to remember: Temperature, Humidity, Turning and Ventilation. Make sure you get all 4 right!

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    $28.00 - $36.00

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  • Comfort Thermo-Controller power lead for Comfort Heat Plate

    Temperature Regulator | Comfort Heat Plate

    1 review

    Want more control of the temperature? Rheostat Controller for plate temperature. The regulator is equipped with a 1-meter long cable. Controls temperature between 20%-100%. To be used up to 100 Watts. This is a handy little device that offers you more control of the heat generated the Comfort heat plates.  Only compatible with comfort heat plates.

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    $40.00

  • Radiant Heat Lamp Set + Emitter | Appletons Radiant Heat Lamp Set + Emitter | Appletons

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    Radiant Heat Lamp Set + Emitter | Appletons

    15 reviews

    Our recommended choice if looking for a good quality heat lamp for rearing quail, pheasant and chicks. Providing your newly hatched chicks with the right heat can make all the difference.This is the best set up you can provide your newly hatched chicks/pheasants/ducklings. The quality ceramic heat bulb emits ONLY heat (no light) so your chicks will have the warmth they need without light 24/7. This is a more natural way to raise chicks as the chicks will get a good night's sleep and a rested gut rather than feeding and being active 24/7. We have raised chicks using this heat source for 20 years very successfully. Works particularly well with pheasants, guinea fowl, quail that seem to crave the heat more than chicken chicks!The package comes with all the necessary components and instructions to assemble.We also sell the heat emitter bulbs separately, as always good to have a spare at hand.  Each package includes the following: quality European brand ceramic lamp holder, NZ plug, cord and switch quality New Zealand made reflector quality European ceramic heat emitter information sheet on raising day-old chicks Optional Hanging Chain with Snap HookGalvanised hanging chain and snap hook are essentially for secure hanging of your heat source. Length 1.9m  The safest support for your heat package. Available in 4 sizes depending on the number of chicks you are brooding.  Reflector Size & Wattage Best Position of Use Number of chicks Small Reflector with 75W Emitter In a decent-sized brooder box set up inside a house (building with insulation) Suitable for app. 6-24 day-old chicks Small Reflector with 100W Emitter In a decent-sized brooder box set up in a garage or a shed. Suitable for app. 24 day-old chicks Large Reflector with 150W Emitter In a shed, walk-in hen house  or a very large box (1.5m x 15m) Suitable for app. 24 -50 day-old chicks Large Reflector with 250W Emitter In shed, walk-in hen house or a very large box (1.5m x 1.5m) Suitable for app. 50 day-old chicks

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    $148.00 - $192.00

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  • Heat lamp set 30cm Pheasants enjoying the warmth of a heat lamp.

    Radiant Heat Lamp Set | NO EMITTER

    Our recommended choice if looking for a good heat lamp for rearing quail, pheasant and chicks. Providing your newly hatched chicks with the right heat can make all the difference.Raising chicks under a heat lamp provides a natural, radiating warmth. This is a more natural way to raise chicks as the chicks will get a good night's sleep and a rested gut rather than feeding and being active 24/7. We have been raising chicks for 20 years using this type of heat source and find it to be a very good option as the chicks only have to pass under the reflector to feel the warmth.This set includes the ceramic holder and the reflector - NO EMITTER (bulb)  We recommend either a 60W, 75W or 100W ceramic emitter for this size reflector.Suitable for raising up to 24 day-old chicks. Includes the following: quality European brand ceramic lamp holder, NZ plug, cord and switch 30cm reflector (made in China) information sheet on raising day-old chicks Optional Hanging Chain with Snap HookGalvanised hanging chain and snap hook are essentially for the secure hanging of your heat source. Length 1.9m  The safest support for your heat package.

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    $89.00

  • Heavy Duty Heat Lamp 300mm Shade | Interheat

    Heavy Duty Heat Lamp 300mm Shade | Interheat

    6 reviews

    Providing your newly hatched chicks with the right heat can make all the difference.  All-new aluminium brooding lamp shade set. Pre-fitted with a ceramic lamp holder for safety Large heavy-duty alloy heat sink for extended lamp service life. The shade has a removable wire cage fitted for extra safety in case of accidental breakages of heat bulbs from flighty chicks (Reducing the risk of fire). This set is pre-wired ready to go with 3 meters of cord. Standard NZ Plug 3-way dimmable switch featuring low/off/high. PLEASE NOTE THE EMITTER IS NOT INCLUDED AND NEEDS TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

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    $80.00

  • Heat Lamp 300mm Shade + Thermostat & Remote | Interheat

    Heat Lamp 300mm Shade + Thermostat & Remote | Interheat

    Built in thermostat and temperature settings Power saving model with remote control, built in thermostat and programmable temperature settings. The Heavy Duty aluminium brooding lamp set is pre-fitted with a ceramic lamp holder for safety and the addition of a large heavy-duty alloy heat sink for extended lamp service life. This model is fully remote controlled (supplied) to set temp and forget, saving on both electricity costs and extending lamp service life. The digital display shows set temp, actual temp and current wattage used. The lamp will automatically dim as the set temperature is achieved, thus not overheating your animals and using less electricity. The shade has a removable wire cage fitted for extra safety in case of accidental breakages of heat bulbs from flighty chicks (Reducing risk of fire). Lamp is pre-wired ready to go with 2.5 metres of cord & Standard NZ Plug. Complete with chain and hook for hanging. PLEASE NOTE THE EMITTER IS NOT INCLUDED AND NEEDS TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

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    $149.00

  • Heat Lamp - 30cm Heat lamp assembly - 30cm

    Heat Lamp Assembly 30cm | NO EMITTER

    1 review

    Cost effective heat source for raising day-old chicks. Features: Ceramic holder for extra safety Removable wire cage Chain included for suspension Dimmable switch Aluminium brooding heat lamp shield and reflector. Supplied with a ceramic lamp holder and a removable wire cage for extra safety (reducing the risk of fire). Features a 3-way dimmable switch - low/high/off. Pre-wired ready to go with 3 meters of plug lead and a suspension chain. Reflector diameter 30cm. (Assembly required). Please note the emitter is not included.

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    $45.00

  • Heavy Duty Carbon Heat Lamp Set with 400mm Shade

    Heavy Duty Carbon Heat Lamp Set with 400mm Shade | Commercial | Interheat

    Please note, This is an Extra large lamp shade designed for large scale Pig & Poultry use. New - Heavy Duty Commercial use Carbon Fibre Heat Lamp Set includes aluminium brooding lamp shade + secondary inner heat shield. Pre-fitted with ceramic lamp holder for extra safety and the addition of a large heavy-duty alloy heat sink for extended lamp service life. The shade has a removable wire cage fitted for extra safety For additional fire safety the lamp is fitted with an internal tilt switch in case the lamp is tilted or knocked off from its chain due to boisterous piglets or flighty chicks thus reducing risk of fire. Lamp is also pre-wired with a 3-way energy saving dimmer switch featuring low/off/high (Low provides an approx 40% reduction in output) Also supplied 2.5 metres of cord & standard NZ 3 pin / 10 amp Plug  complete with chain and hook for hanging. PLEASE NOTE THE EMITTER IS NOT INCLUDED AND NEEDS TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

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    $159.95

  • Ceramic Heat Emitter 75W Trixie Ceramic Heat Emitter 75W

    Ceramic Heat Emitter 75W | Trixie

    An excellent source of heat for newly hatched chicks. Unlike other light bulbs, ceramic heat emitters generate only ceramic radiant heat - not light. This not only saves you energy but also prevents keeping your animals awake at night, simulating a natural cycle and promoting greater health, growth and vitality. Because no energy is wasted as light, they are much warmer than a standard 100W light globe and give off intense radiant heat very quickly - perfect for raising your young chicks, pheasant and ducklings. Ceramic heat emitters also last much longer than conventional lighting bulbs which helps offset the upfront costs. They have a very long life span of up to 10 000 hours if used correctly. They are suitable as a constant heat source for both poultry and in terrariums. Protect against water splashes and knocks. IMPORTANT: Use only in ceramic bulb holders. Here at Appletons we have used the Trixie Ceramic 75W Emitters in our chick brooders for nearly 15 years. Perfect size for doing a small number of chicks - especially inside. Please check all your orders on receipt. We have 7 days to lodge a claim with the courier. This includes heat emitters (these are all tested and checked to be functioning on dispatch). If we are not notified within 7 days, unfortunately, we cannot address any damage incurred, and this will be at your expense.

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    $59.00

  • Elstein ceramic heat emitters Elstein ceramic heat emitters 100W 150W 250W

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    Ceramic Heat Emitter | Elstein

    8 reviews

    Top quality. Top brand. An excellent source of heat for newly hatched chicks.Unlike other light bulbs, ceramic heat emitters generate only ceramic radiant heat - not light. This not only saves you energy but also prevents keeping your animals awake at night, simulating a natural cycle and promoting greater health, growth and vitality. Because no energy is wasted as light, they are much warmer than a standard 100W light globe and give off intense radiant heat very quickly - perfect for raising your young chicks, pheasant and ducklings. Ceramic heat emitters also last much longer than conventional lighting bulbs which helps offset the upfront costs. They have a very long life span of up to 10 000 hours if used correctly. They are suitable as a constant heat source for both poultry and in terrariums. Protect against water splashes and knocks. Available in 100W, 150W and 250W. IMPORTANT: Use only in ceramic bulb holders. Elstein-Werk founded and patented the infrared ceramic heat emitter.  Based on the highest possible quality and performance level, their heating elements and systems completely fulfill all demands that customers and users expect from the ceramic infrared emitter.  These are the emitters we use at Appletons and sell in our Appletons Brooder Starter Packages and Radiant Heat lamp Sets. Please check all your orders on receipt. We have 7 days to lodge a claim with the courier. This includes heat emitters (these are all tested and checked to be functioning on dispatch). If we are not notified within 7 days, unfortunately, we cannot address any damage incurred, and this will be at your expense.

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    $52.00 - $60.00

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  • Infrared ceramic emitter Kerbl

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    Infrared Ceramic Emitter | Kerbl

    An excellent source of heat for newly hatched chicks. Offers amore natural warmth and gives your chicks a chance to sleep than a standard light bulb.Unlike other light bulbs, ceramic heat emitters generate only ceramic radiant heat - NO light. This not only saves you energy but also prevents keeping your animals awake at night, simulating a natural cycle and promoting greater health, growth and vitality. Because no energy is wasted as light, they are much warmer than a standard 100W light globe and give off intense radiant heat very quickly - perfect for raising your young chicks, pheasant and ducklings. Ceramic heat emitters also last much longer than conventional lighting bulbs which helps offset the upfront costs. They have a very long life span of up to 15 000 hours if used correctly. Protect against water splashes and knocks. Please check all your orders on receipt. We have 7 days to lodge a claim with the courier. This includes heat emitters (these are all tested and checked to be functioning on dispatch). If we are not notified within 7 days, unfortunately, we cannot address any damage incurred, and this will be at your expense.

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    $34.00 - $39.00

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  • 250 Watt Infrared Lamps | Glass Bulbs

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    250 Watt Infrared Lamps | Glass Bulbs

    1 review

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    Glass Infrared Bulbs. Interheat. Twin Pack.  Providing your newly hatched chicks with the right heat can make all the difference. If the preferred option for brooding chicks is a hanging lamp, then the heat emitters and infra-red lamps are a good choice.It is well known that prolonged light can disrupt growth rates and damage eyes of developing chicks as well as causing restlessness which can also lead to pecking issues in chicks. If your preferred option is to have some light available, we now stock high quality 250 watts tempered (Hardened) glass Infra-Red lamps. Infra-red will still emit a gentle red glow which is proven to be less damaging to eyes than prolonged exposure to white light. (These are commonly seen in restaurants keeping food warm) This will also reduce the risks associated with restlessness still allowing growing chicks to rest without the interruption of bright light.Note: These heat lamps produce an intense heat, therefore it is important a good quality ceramic lamp holder is used at all times. Suitable to use in the heavy-duty heat lamp set or in the ceramic bulb holders. For those that prefer no light (and no glass), we recommend the ceramic heat emitters. These do a fantastic job of radiating heat and giving the chicks the most natural way of growing. We have found chicks raised under radiant heat grow well, happy and fast.

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    $46.00

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  • 900w carbon fibre lamp interheat

    900 watt Carbon Fibre Lamp | Interheat

    Carbon fibre lamp | 900 watt. 900 watt Carbon Fibre lamp - For pig & large scale poultry use,

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    $60.00

  • Sale -16% Ceramic bulb holder with NZ plug Trixie ceramic bulb holder with NZ plug

    Ceramic Bulb Holder | Trixie

    2 reviews

    A must if using ceramic heat emitting bulbs. Quality European made Ceramic Bulb Holder with cord, switch and NZ plug. All ceramic heat emitters need to be used in ceramic fittings. Plastic holders are not suitable. This quality European made ceramic fitting is glazed and has a removable ceramic ring so a reflector can be attached to the fitting.

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    $50.00$42.00

  • Heat Lamp Reflector | Appletons Heat Lamp Reflector | Appletons

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    NZ Heat Lamp Reflector | Appletons

    Bounce the heat down! If using a heat-emitting bulb then a good reflector is essential. Using a reflector will trap the warmth and reflect it downwards making it much crosier for the chicks beneath it. The aluminum reflector offers a sense of protection for the chicks and will reduce unnecessary heat loss. We do not recommend using a heat emitter in a lamp holder without a reflector as the heat will all rise  - remember hot air rises! We have two sizes available. Both reflectors fit onto the ceramic bulb holder we have available for sale. Reflectors are NZ made. Our reflectors are made here in NZ - we support New Zealand made 😊

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    $52.00 - $96.00

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    Alloy Heat Lamp Reflector | Appletons

    Bounce the heat down! If using a heat-emitting bulb then a reflector is essential. Using a reflector will trap the warmth and reflect it downwards making it much cozier for the chicks beneath it. The alloy reflector offers a sense of protection for the chicks and will reduce unnecessary heat loss. We do not recommend using a heat emitter in a lamp holder without a reflector, as the heat will rise - remember hot air rises! made of light alloy metal ventilation holes for air circulation + extends lamps life emits heat evenly in the brooder made in China We have two sizes available. Fits our ceramic bulb holder with cord, switch and NZ plug.

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    $42.50 - $46.00

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  • My Cozy Nest - Laying Box My Cozy Nest - Laying Box

    Laying Box | My Cozy Nest

    7 reviews

    A very nice nesting box at an affordable price! Offers your hens a comfortable, private, dark and protected place to lay their eggs.  Made entirely of high-impact plastic parts (shock-resistant polypropylene) in the fresh, modern colours of lime and brown. The design allows for maximum ventilation but minimum light -  how hens like it! The laying area will take a good amount (good depth) of wood shavings. Thanks to the good lip on the front your hens cannot easily scratch the nest litter out. Entry is easy with a handy hop up perch with good anti-slip grip on it. The upper side of the nest has a rounded top to prevent chooks from perching on it. Allow one nest box per 4 to 5 hens. Installation is easy. The nest can be mounted to any flat wall inside your hen house or chicken coop. The back of the nest is open and is mounted to the wall with 4 screws. Top-quality product, Manufactured in Europe.  Dimensions: 40cm W x 49cm D x 44cm H. Wanting more than one? Give us a call on 03 5423224 or email info@chooks.co.nz as it is the same cost to send two. Plus you might wish to order a few extra items as there is lots of empty shipping space inside!

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    $54.95

  • Easy care internal nest box Easy Care Nest Box

    Easy Care Nest Box

    5 reviews

    Easy-to-clean removable nest box. Fix one, two or three of these nest boxes to your hen house interior wall and your hens will be delighted to have some instant, cosy private spaces to lay. Made from high density, impact-resistant polyethene that is easy to clean and will not rust or rot. The beauty of these plastic nest boxes is that mites can be easily washed away when cleaning. Easy to mount and demount with external keyhole screw slots. The sloped roof prevents rooftop roosting. The black front perch gives pre-entry landing spot. Ideal for mounting in groups. Allow one nest box per 4 to 5 hens. Dimensions: 42cm width x 40cm deep x 50cm high Wanting more than one? Give us a call on 03 5423224 or email info@chooks.co.nz as it is the same cost to send two. Plus you might wish to order a few extra items as there is lots of empty shipping space inside!

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    $104.00

  • Nest-o-Matic Roll-Away Laying Box Nest-o-Matic Roll-Away Laying Box

    Roll-Away Laying Box | Nest-o-Matic

    17 reviews

    Rollaway nest boxes make going away for a few days easy! The Nest-o-Matic is a comfortable and sheltered place for your hens to lay eggs. Eggs roll out by themselves into a covered tray, preventing them from being destroyed by the hens, or dirtied. This system ensures that all of your eggs can be collected quickly, easily and without hassle!  Benefits: Discourage broodiness in hens, as there are no eggs to sit on, hens will be less likely to go clucky. The roll out laying nest is supplied with a soft nest pad which is made of antibacterial polyethene. The softness of the nest pad ensures a comfortable area for the hens to lay. As required, the pad simply lifts out to be washed, dried and returned to the nest for tomorrow's eggs - thus keeping the nest clean, tidy and hygienic, giving your hens the ultimate comfort and with absolutely no hay, straw or shavings to bother with will reduce time spent cleaning your coop. You will be collecting clean fresh eggs every day, no more soiled eggs to wash, especially during the wetter months. The nest pad slopes down towards the collecting tray. The sloping floor can be set at three different angles where the eggs will naturally roll into the collecting tray where up to 12 eggs will be held at once. The lid of the collecting tray hinges and gives you easy access to the eggs. The curtain on the laying nest ensures the hens can lay eggs in a dark and sheltered area, giving your hen the privacy some coops lack, which can cause hens to seek other places to lay. The sloping roof of the Nest-o-Matic prevents the poultry from sitting on the laying box thus keeping it tidy. Multiple Nest-o-Matics can be attached to each other with the supplied mounting kit. This way you can connect several Nest-O-Matics to each other depending on your flock size! The Nest-o-Matic is made of durable material. The plastic parts are made of UV resistant and high-quality ABS and the body is galvanised sheet metal with a minimum of 1 mm thick. The tray base and lid are made of tough, long-lasting ABS plastic. Note: The Nest-o-Matic laying nest is delivered unassembled as a flat pack kitset. Assembly is easy and will only take minutes to assemble. Assembled size: 49cm length x 33cm width x 42.5cm high.

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    $99.99

  • multi nest boxes indoor roll away Rollaway Indoor Multiple Nest Boxes

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    Rollaway Multiple Nest Boxes | Indoor

    9 reviews

    Want clean eggs?  Rollaway nest boxes help to reduce egg eating and keep eggs cleaner.An affordable range of wall-mountable metal nest boxes with double and triple nest holes  A rollaway design that ensures that eggs roll safely away upon laying and prevents hens from destroying their own eggs. Features a front guard to help prevent the birds from scratching out bedding. The sides are made of galvanised steel while the sloped top and internal floor is a durable plastic. Small openings on the sides and designed into the plastic bottom nest to allow airflow and ventilation. Detachable plastic basket insert makes for easy cleaning. Shipped flat-packed to save on freight costs, but easy to assemble (and pre-cut holes for mounting on a wall) Please note that our new stock has a slightly different moulded green cover that sits over the eggs once they roll away. Dimensions:Double: 53cm Length x 33cm Depth (plus perch) x 43cm HighTriple: 80cm Length x 33cm Depth (plus perch) x 43cm High

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    $149.00 - $199.00

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  • Appletons External Timber Laying Nest Boxes External Laying Nest Boxes by Appletons

    External Timber Laying Boxes | Appletons

    4 reviews

    Got a hen house but no external nest boxes? Your chooks can access the nest boxes from within the hen house and you can collect the eggs from the outside. Three standard-sized nest boxes. Made to order.Overall size: 1.2m long and app. 35cm x 35cm per nest box Looking for internal nest boxes?We have a good selection of plastic, easy-care nest boxes that can be fixed to the inside walls of your hen house.

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    $379.00

  • Rollaway Laying Tray Only | Indoor Rollaway Laying Tray Only | Indoor

    Rollaway Laying Tray Only | Indoor

    Want clean eggs?  Simple rollaway plastic basket insert with green plastic cover. For use with a Rollaway Nest Box or as a do-it-yourself component for your own nesting box. Keep eggs clean and safe from pecking. Eggs roll down the tray into a protected, flap-covered chamber. Simply open the green flap to collect the eggs. Size: 29cmL x 33cmD x 43cmH

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    $25.00

  • Keep eggs clean with a nest-o-matic nest lines. Reduces breakages too! Nest Box Liner for the Nest-o-Matic

    Nest Box Liner | Fits Nest-o-Matic

    8 reviews

    Collect clean, fresh eggs every day with no more soiled eggs to wash, especially during the wetter months. The softness of the nest pad ensures a comfortable area for the hens to lay.As required, the pad simply lifts out to be washed, dried and returned to the nest for tomorrow's eggs - thus keeping the nest clean, tidy and hygienic, giving your hens the ultimate comfort and with absolutely no hay, straw or shavings to bother with and will reduce time spent cleaning your coop. Dimensions: approximately 300mm x 300mm, and can easily be cut down to a smaller size. Note -  We also stock the Nest-o-matic roll-away laying nest, which is delivered unassembled as a flat pack kitset... Assembly is easy and will only take minutes. 

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    $16.00

  • Nest Box Liner | Eglu Go & Go UP Chicken Coops Nest Box Liner Eglu Go and Go UP

    Nest Box Liner | Eglu Go & Go UP Chicken Coops

    6 reviews

    These nest liners work very well! Thumbs up all round from both the hens and us! 👍🐔🥚 Lovely, clean eggs to collect each day. We have seen no broken eggs since using the chicken astroturf.  Hens can sometimes kick the wood shavings out the bowl when fluffing around to lay. With the chicken astroturf, they cannot, so eggs are laid directly on top. Perfect! - to await your collection. 😊 The advantage of using Chicken Astroturf in your Eglu Go Chicken Coop: Fewer dirty shelled eggs, fewer cracks and breakages. The open structure of the new nest pad combined with the special shape and high flexibility of its individual blades ensures that the eggs rare sit on top and do not break. Fewer outside eggs Hens find nests fitted with Astroturf attractive. They seem to prefer Astroturf to any other material.  Cheaper and more profitable Unhygienic litter is now a thing of the past, as is the intensive labour needed to keep replacing it. Astroturf lasts for several years. We recommend buying two squares to alternate between cleans. Easy to install and maintain  The open structure enables more dirt to fall through and the new design prevents dirt from sticking to the nest pad. The mat is very easy to clean. TOP TIP: If your hens are older layers or set in their ways we recommend installing the nest liner and then covering it with some of their original nesting material (straw/hay/shavings)  Slowly reduce the amount of the original nest material until they adapt to the new liner. Remember chickens are creatures of habit and a sudden change is not a good thing -  trick them slowly into a new habit!

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    $20.00

  • Nest Box Liner | Eglu Cube Chicken Coop Nest Box Liner Eglu Cube

    Nest Box Liner | Eglu Cube Chicken Coop

    1 review

    These nest liners work really well! Thumbs up all round from both the hens and us! 👍🐔🥚 Lovely, clean eggs to collect each day. We have seen no broken eggs since using the chicken astroturf.  Hens can sometimes kick the wood shavings out the bowl when fluffing around to lay. With the chicken astroturf, they cannot, so eggs are laid directly on top. Perfect! - to await your collection. 😊 Available in a single pack.Size: 22cm x 73cm The advantage of using Chicken Astroturf in your Eglu Cube Chicken Coop: Fewer dirty shelled eggs, fewer cracks and breakages. The open structure of the new nest pad combined with the special shape and high flexibility of its individual blades ensures that the eggs sit on top and do not break. Fewer outside eggs Hens find nests fitted with Astroturf attractive. They seem to prefer Astroturf to any other material.  Cheaper and more profitable Unhygienic litter is now a thing of the past, as is the intensive labour needed to keep replacing it. Astroturf lasts for several years. We recommend buying two squares to alternate between cleans. Easy to install and maintain  The open structure enables more dirt to fall through and the new design prevents dirt from sticking to the nest pad. The mat is easy to clean.

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    $36.00

  • Nest Box Liner | Eglu Cube Chicken Coop Nest Box Liner Eglu Pro

    Nest Box Liner | Eglu Pro Chicken Coop

    These nest liners work really well! Thumbs up all round from both the hens and us! 👍🐔🥚 Lovely, clean eggs to collect each day. We have seen no broken eggs since using the chicken astroturf.  Hens can sometimes kick the wood shavings out the bowl when fluffing around to lay. With the chicken astroturf, they cannot, so eggs are laid directly on top. Perfect! - to await your collection. 😊 Available in a single pack.Size: 29cm x 80cm The advantage of using Chicken Astroturf in your Eglu Pro Chicken Coop: Fewer dirty shelled eggs, fewer cracks and breakages. The open structure of the new nest pad combined with the special shape and high flexibility of its individual blades ensures that the eggs sit on top and do not break. Fewer outside eggs Hens find nests fitted with Astroturf attractive. They seem to prefer Astroturf to any other material.  Cheaper and more profitable Unhygienic litter is now a thing of the past, as is the intensive labour needed to keep replacing it. Astroturf lasts for several years. We recommend buying two squares to alternate between cleans. Easy to install and maintain  The open structure enables more dirt to fall through and the new design prevents dirt from sticking to the nest pad. The mat is easy to clean.

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    $46.00

  • Nest Box Liner - Chicken Astroturf Nest Box Liner - Chicken Astroturf

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    Nest Box Liner | Chicken Astroturf

    4 reviews

    Out of stock

    Well worth the investment! Extra performance nest pads.The Astroturf Nest Pad is made from a special polyethylene composition. The blades are tapered for better wear and resistance. The rounded tops contribute to the hens' comfort, help to ensure a better egg roll-off and reduce the number of feathers clinging to the shell. Astroturf is suitable for both backyard and commercial layers. The chestnut colour was selected after intensive research. Benefits: Fewer dirty shelled eggs, fewer cracks and breakages.The open structure of the new nest pad combined with the special shape and high flexibility of its individual blades ensures that the eggs roll away nicely when using a rollaway nest box system. Fewer floor eggs.Hens find nests fitted with Astroturf attractive. They seem to prefer Astroturf to any other material. As a result, the number of floor eggs is negligible. Cheaper and more profitable.Unhygienic litter is now a thing of the past, as is the intensive labour needed to keep replacing it. Astroturf lasts for several years.  Easy to install and maintain. Astroturf is easy to cut to the right size. Once it is installed it needs little maintenance. The open structure enables more dirt to fall through and the new design prevents dirt from sticking to the nest pad. The mat is therefore very easy to clean. Dimensions: width 900mm x 20mm high

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    $120.00 - $360.00

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  • Bouncy Rubber Egg (Single) Bouncy Rubber Egg (Single)

    Bouncy Rubber Egg | Single

    33 reviews

    Bouncy Rubber Egg (Single). Perfect for the chicken lover who has everything! This false egg can be used for throwing, juggling and 'cracking' practical jokes. It is also useful for encouraging your chickens to lay their eggs in a particular place. Just be careful not to mix them up with the real things as they don't take too kindly to being boiled! Same weight as real eggs too  - app 60 grams per egg. Sold individually. Keep 2 to 3 fake eggs in the nest box to encourage your hens where to lay.We recommending investing in a few fake eggs. Very handy to have for a few reasons! We place them in the laying boxes when pullets are POL (point of lay) to encourage them to lay in the nest boxes. Hens will go and lay where there is usually an egg or two so having a pair of fake eggs permanently in the nest box/es is a good idea. Collect the fresh eggs daily and leave the fake eggs as an indicator to your hens. Slipping some wooden eggs under a broody hen to keep her sitting is another reason to have a pair...and fake eggs are solid so cannot be pecked at...collect fresh eggs often to reduce the risk of hens eating eggs. 

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    $2.60

  • Wooden Nest Eggs | A Pair Wooden Nest Eggs (A Pair)

    Wooden Nest Eggs | A Pair

    12 reviews

    Our recommended choice. These are full, natural size hens eggs. 70mm long x46mm in diameter. Painted over the wood for a very smooth finish and are most consistent to real eggs. Sold in pairs. These are the brood or fake eggs we like to use at Appletons. Keep a pair in the nest box to encourage your hens where to lay. We recommend investing in some false eggs. Very handy to have for a few reasons! We place them in the laying boxes when pullets are POL (point of lay) to encourage them to lay in the nest boxes. Hens will go and lay where there is usually an egg or two so having a pair of fake eggs permanently in the nest box/es is a good idea. Collect the fresh eggs daily and leave the fake eggs as an indicator to your hens. Slipping some wooden eggs under a broody hen to keep her sitting is another reason to have a pair...and fake eggs are solid so cannot be pecked at... collect fresh eggs often, to reduce the risk of hens eating eggs.

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    $10.00

  • Plastic Hens Eggs (A Trio) Fake hens eggs plastic weighted

    Plastic Hens Eggs | A Trio

    11 reviews

    3 white eggs. White plastic hens nest eggs. These are standard size weighted hens eggs. 63mm long x 44mm diameter. Weighing 36gm each. Pack of 3. Keep a trio in the nest box to encourage your hens where to lay.We recommending investing in some fake eggs. Very handy to have for a few reasons! We place them in the laying boxes when pullets are POL (point of lay) to encourage them to lay in the nest boxes. Hens will go and lay where there is usually an egg or two so having a pair of false eggs permanently in the nest box/es is a good idea. Collect the fresh eggs daily and leave the fake eggs as an indicator to your hens. Slipping some wooden eggs under a broody hen to keep her sitting is another reason to have a pair...and fake eggs are solid so cannot be pecked at...collect fresh eggs often to reduce the risk of hens eating eggs. 

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    $8.00

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