Coop Care & Maintenance

Our top-selling coop cleaner. Voted the best solution to keep on top of red mites in poultry housing. The ultimate solution to a mite-free hen house. No other cleaner does the job better! High-performance cleaner, sanitiser and odour neutraliser. Powerful disinfectant kills micro-organisms, bacteria and viruses. Dissolves and eliminates red mite on contact. Economical - 1L makes up to 50L solution. No egg withholding period. Can also be safely used to disinfect your brooders and incubators. Available in 500ml, 1L and 5L concentrate bottles. Suitable for all animal housing. Understanding Red Mite Red mites reproduce rapidly, especially in warmer weather. These nasty critters don't live on your chickens. They live and hide in the framework of your coop, roosts and nest boxes, coming out at night to feed on your birds' blood. As a result your chickens become stressed, suffer from anaemia, experience reduced egg production, and may even die if not treated. Managing red mites can be incredibly difficult, which is why Appletons developed Poultry Safeguard. This New Zealand-made concentrate dissolves mites on contact and acts as a powerful, economical disinfectant that kills bacteria, viruses, and odours in coops. Poultry Safeguard is a non-toxic blend of high-foaming surfactants, sequestrates, alkaline builders, and quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs). It effectively dissolves waxy accumulations and targets a range of microbes and micro-organisms, including mildew, moulds, fungi, Avian Influenza Virus, Avian Infectious Bronchitis, and Newcastle's disease. Instructions Do not pre-wash or water blast your coop or hen house before using this product.Remove all poultry from the treatment area. Do not spray directly onto birds. Remove all floor litter, droppings and nest box material from the house. Scrap off any debris from perches and walls. For best results, ensure roosts are removable. Mix up solution to recommended dose in a backpack sprayer or pressured hand sprayer. Apply mixed solution directly onto dry surfaces. Thoroughly spray all surfaces, including cracks, joints, framing, and crevices. Pay special attention to perches (roosting areas) and nest boxes (laying areas). Leave to air dry and then rinse off with potable water (water suitable for drinking). The rinse-off is optional for timber housing. When the house is dry, dust perches and nest boxes with Appletons De-Mite Powder. (The two-pronged approach is best when you are treating for red mites) Replace with fresh floor litter and nesting box material. Your coop or hen house is now ready to let birds back inside. Repeat the treatment in 5 to 7 days if you are experiencing red mites. This will treat any juvenile mites that have hatched since the first treatment. Repeat spraying will break the breeding cycle and help to prevent re-infestation. In severe infestations, repeat treatment at the higher dose every 5 to 7 days until under control. Ongoing MaintenanceRegular cleaning, especially in the warmer months, with a maintenance dose will keep housing free of disease and red mite under control. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour, signs of infestation, and how to treat your flock Blog: Red Mite in Poultry Housing 😡 What To Do - practical steps for tackling a red mite infestation Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Take a Peek in your Chicken Coop 👀 - a handy guide to spotting early signs of trouble in your coop Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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For long-lasting residual control of red mites and other external parasites in poultry housing. Organic powder treatment, when used regularly in poultry housing, acts as a deterrent for red mites. 100% natural food-grade Diatomaceous Earth Can be used safely in organic systems Works well as a preventative No withholding period for meat or eggs How it works Apply (dust) on roosts and nesting areas in poultry houses. The mites will crawl through the powder (silica) to reach the birds. The powder (silica) scratches the red mites' waxy outer covering of their exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate and die slowly. Available in 350g, 1kg and a bulk 5kg. How to use First sanitise the hen house with Poultry Safeguard Concentrate or Smite Concentrate, Then, when surfaces are dry, apply the Appletons De-Mite Powder. Using a gloved hand or our handy powder applicator sprinkle/apply to roosts and in nest box bedding. Apply to floor litter if birds huddle/sleep on the floor at night Dust Appletons De-Mite Powder into all the corners and timber joins around the house, roosts, and nest boxes. We apply it weekly in our hen houses and coops to keep on top of mites. It can also be effectively used in small amounts in poultry dust bowls/baths to aid with external parasite control. Ongoing MaintenanceRegularly (weekly) dust roosts and nest boxes, especially in the warmer months. Especially between coop cleans. This will help to deter any red mites. This is the best way to keep on top of them. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour, signs of infestation, and how to treat your flock FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Lice - identify lice on your birds and how to treat them effectively Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Red Mite in Poultry Housing 😡 What To Do - practical steps for tackling a red mite infestation Blog: Dissecting Diatomaceous Earth - how diatomaceous earth works and why it's effective against mites Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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Everything in one easy pack! Keeping your hen house clean is key to having happy, healthy hens. Select our starter pack or economy maintenance pack. Both packs contain the same products, just different sizes. Appletons Poultry Safeguard Concentrate - The ultimate solution to a mite-free hen house. NZ Made. Economical. No other cleaner does the job better! Appletons De-Mite Powder - For residual control of red mites on perches and in nesting areas in poultry housing, Organic. Pack of Face Masks (5) - Yes it is a good idea to wear one when cleaning out your coop! Trigger Sprayer Bottle - For easy application. Starter Pack: 500ml Poultry SafeGuard Concentrate, 350g Appletons De-Mite Powder, Pack of Face Masks (5), 1L Trigger Sprayer Bottle.Economy Pack: 1 Litre Poultry SafeGuard Concentrate, 1 kg Appletons De-Mite Powder, Pack of Face Masks (5), 2L Sprayer Bottle (brand can vary) How to Clean a Timber Hen HouseDepending on what system you use, it should be done at least once or twice a year or more often if you have a red mite issue. We recommend every 4 to 12 weeks. Please wear a nose and mouth protector when undertaking this job due to all the fine dander and dust particles which could carry all sorts of nasty bacteria or fungi. We use a wide-mouthed shovel brush, pan, paint scraper and big plastic bin to clean our houses. Remove the bulk of litter using the shovel and then sweep out the rest with a brush and pan, and then using a scraper remove any necessary stubborn bits. Sweep out. Mix up Poultry Safeguard Concentrate to the correct dilution (see instructions on the bottle) and spray onto dry timbers. For residual red mite control, we recommend using Appletons De-Mite Powder in your hen house regularly. If your hen house smells bad and attracts flies, something is not working. A chook house should have no odour and be a sweet-smelling home for your chooks. How to Clean an Omlet Chicken CoopEmpty the dropping tray regularly (daily if you prefer or weekly) and replace with a thin layer of fresh wood shavings. Once a month, we recommend cleaning the roosting bars and droppings tray and cleaning out the nest box. Washing the plastic trays and bars is recommended. This is a good time to check for red mite and other creepy crawlies! For residual control, dust roosting bars, perch rails and nest box bedding with Appletons De-Mite Powder. Every 3 to 6 months we recommend giving your eglu a thorough clean from top to toe. We use a water blaster for this, set on a wide-angle nozzle. Poultry Safeguard used at its maintenance dose works well. Please rinse well with potable water. Your Egu should look as good as new after it's clean! ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour, signs of infestation, and how to treat your flock Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Red Mite in Poultry Housing 😡 What To Do - practical steps for tackling a red mite infestation Blog: Dissecting Diatomaceous Earth - how diatomaceous earth works and why it's effective against mites Blog: Make Your Chicken Coop Easy To Clean - tips and tricks for a low-maintenance coop cleaning routine Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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Handy powder shaker. Make dusting your hen house an easy chore with our powder applicator.Perfect for using with Appletons De-Mite Powder. Please remember to wear a face mask when cleaning your hen house and using your powder applicator.Colour may vary. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour, signs of infestation, and how to treat your flock Blog: Red Mite in Poultry Housing 😡 What To Do - practical steps for tackling a red mite infestation Blog: Dissecting Diatomaceous Earth - how diatomaceous earth works and why it's effective against mites Blog: Take a Peek in your Chicken Coop 👀 - a handy guide to spotting early signs of trouble in your coop Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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Eliminate mites, clean and disinfect - all at once! Smite Professional Concentrate is a powerful liquid for cleaning and disinfecting your chicken house and eliminating the dreaded Red Mite. It is a biocidal disinfectant, killing micro-organisms, bacteria and viruses to keep your bird or animal housing clean. It is a highly efficient cleaner, getting rid of organic matter where parasites breed and thrive, and it works as a super degreaser, removing the build-up of waxes and faecal deposits. Smite will effectively eliminate Red Mite and other parasites Also effective against mite eggs Smite is non-toxic and does not contain pesticides Pleasant odour and easy-to-use dosing pump Powerful biocidal disinfectant action against viruses and bacteria Economical, only 3-6% dilution required Efficient detergent degreaser and cleaner - ideal for removing organic matter where mite parasites breed and thrive Suitable for all animal and bird housing One product does it all - cleans and disinfects DosageSmite Professional is a non-toxic biocide concentrate that will kill red mites in chicken houses when mixed in a 6% solution with water. 1 litre of concentrate makes 34 litres of solution at 3% - dilution guide: add 30ml to one litre of water. At 6% solution, 1 litre makes 17 litres - dilution guide: add 60ml per litre of water. To clean and sanitise your chicken coop, spray thoroughly, allowing the liquid to penetrate all the cracks and crevices, then rinse (gloves and a mask are advised). Birds can be allowed back in as soon as the coop is dry. Once dry, we recommend using Appletons De-Mite Powder to eliminate any traces of red mites. Do not spray on the birds. Available in a 1L concentrate and a Ready-to-Use 750ml Spray Bottle. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour, signs of infestation, and how to treat your flock Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Red Mite in Poultry Housing 😡 What To Do - practical steps for tackling a red mite infestation Blog: Dissecting Diatomaceous Earth - how diatomaceous earth works and why it's effective against mites Blog: Take a Peek in your Chicken Coop 👀 - what to look for when inspecting your coop for mites and parasites Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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A natural NZ-made repellent to deter and prevent red mite infestations in poultry sheds, coops, hutches or houses. Banshee is a blend of natural plant essential oils in a mineral oil carrier, featuring emulsifiers that allow it to mix easily with water for easy application. To use, simply mix and spray the solution onto coop surfaces. There is no need to treat the birds directly. Banshee works by disrupting mite activity, encouraging them to leave treated areas and reducing infestations over time. It is a safe, effective, and easy-to-use solution for ongoing coop protection. Directions for Use:Banshee is straightforward to use, only requiring a pressurised sprayer, such as a common 'garden sprayer' or 'trigger sprayer' found in hardware stores. The birds should be moved out of the area to be treated until the spray solution has dried.The product is added to water at the correct use rate depending on the type of sprayer used: 80ml per 5 litres of water for a garden sprayer, or 16ml per litre of water. 80ml per 100m2 of treated area if a more elaborate professional or commercial sprayer is being used. FAQs Is Banshee an insecticide?No, Banshee is not an insecticide as it is designed to repel mites away from poultry housing. Does Banshee smell?Banshee is made using an essential oil blend and has a characteristic odour which comes from the essential oils used. Some people like the odour, some people don't. Will resistance develop with Banshee?It is very unlikely that resistance will occur due to its use as a repellent and the blend of essential oils used. How do I determine how much water my sprayer applies over 100m2?A typical 'garden sprayer' will apply 5L of water per 100m2 of treated area which would require a dilution rate of 80 ml Banshee in 5L of water, or 16 ml Banshee per litre of water. What do you mean by 'Don't spray past the point of run off'?Products such as Banshee should be applied as a fine spray, where the spray droplets are very small. Ideally these should cover the surface evenly, but not to the point where they pool together to form larger droplets on the surface. This is called the point of run off. If this occurs these larger droplets can run (vertical) or drip (ceilings) off the surface, and means too much spray has been applied. Does Banshee kill mites?Unfortunately, the terms of our registration exemption state that we can only talk about the use of Banshee as a repellent. We encourage people to purchase and try Banshee to draw their own conclusions. Does Banshee work on other mites, such as Tropical Fowl Mite and Northern Fowl Mite?Both of these mite species live on the birds themselves, so require a treatment directly onto the birds. We cannot recommend that Banshee is used in this manner. Technical Information: Banshee was developed by Renovo Technologies in response to a request from a commercial grower. The commercial grower continued to use Banshee with outstanding results on flock health.The success of Banshee has encouraged Renovo Technologies to make it available to a larger group of users in pack sizes which suit all scales of poultry farming, from small urban/lifestyle through to large commercial growers. Banshee contains no synthetic insecticides and is easy to use. It is available in the following pack sizes and configurations: 240mL pack with included measuring cylinder, which is sufficient for 15L of spray mix 5L pack for commercial growers and larger-scale operations Banshee Safety Data Sheet Banshee works by repelling red mites from poultry housing and, in the process, preventing mite infestations in the birds. The essential oil blend was specifically formulated to deter red mites from a treated area, based on extensive research and consultation with a commercial grower and veterinarians in New Zealand. As can be seen in the video below, red mites will actively stay away from any surface treated with Banshee. This is a result of the essential oils used and while they smell appealing to people, they are avoided at all costs by red mites. Red mites live on surfaces and in cracks and crevices and only migrate onto the bird to feed. If the mite harbourages in chicken housing are not attractive places for red mites to congregate then they move out and away from the birds. This reduces the ease of getting a blood feed from the birds and so reduces the egg laying from the female red mites.A repeated program of treatments should see the numbers of red mites lessen through attrition described above and eventually eliminate their presence form the chicken coop completely. Banshee has a number of benefits over other products which are used for red mites: Assessed to be exempt from regulations by the ACVM Safer with low toxicity from natural essential oils instead of harsh synthetic chemicals No crystalline silica, a cancer causing impurity found in diatomaceous earth Low residual product Applied to surfaces, not directly to the birds resulting in less stress on the birds ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour, signs of infestation, and how to treat your flock Blog: Red Mite in Poultry Housing 😡 What To Do - practical steps for tackling a red mite infestation Blog: Dissecting Diatomaceous Earth - how diatomaceous earth works and why it's effective against mites Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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Keep on top of red mites naturally. The Anti Red Mite Kit offers a natural and highly effective way to control them by preventing them from reaching your chickens via the roost (perch). Red mites visit your chickens on the roost every night. The mites drink themselves full of blood and go back to their hiding place. The consequences for your poultry are serious. Your chickens can become seriously anaemic and even die from it. Red mite can also cause reduced egg production. Young chickens are particularly susceptible to these mites, which hide in all the cracks and crevices of your chicken coop. The Advantages of Using the Anti Red Mite Kit The only total solution on the market A natural and very effective way of fighting Rotatable red mite trays so no dirt gets in Includes long wall brackets and mounting material Simple to attach Rotating Red Mite Trays and Wall Brackets The kit includes two rotatable trays, designed for easy and mess-free refilling of oil. Olba has also provided two long wall brackets with press nuts and fixing materials. For optimal results in preventing red mites from reaching the chickens, a minimum distance of 8cm between the perch and the hen house wall is required. ✅ Easy to Use Attaching the Anti Red Mite Kit is simple. Fill the rotating trays three-quarters full with the oil of your choice, which will prevent mites from reaching your chickens. It is important to regularly check the trays. If you notice any red mites, it is advisable to treat the rest of the hen house as well. Additionally, ensure that the red mite trays always contain enough oil to maintain this natural and effective method of pest control. Download Product SheetDownload Assembly Instructions ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour, signs of infestation, and how to treat your flock Blog: Red Mite in Poultry Housing 😡 What To Do - practical steps for tackling a red mite infestation Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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Safe for small animals and caged birds. Less toxic than table salt Odourless & Non-staining Eradicates pests physically, not chemically Safe for all caged animals - rabbits, guinea pigs and caged birds The uniquely sized particles pass through the exoskeleton blocking the stomach tract and simply dehydrates. The pest can not build an immunity to the product therefore it works long term. Due to the Milling process, RX becomes negatively charged which keeps the product in the environment long term for continued effectiveness Spray RX Powder onto pet bedding, sleeping areas and the surrounding environment. DO NOT apply directly to animals. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Lice - identify and treat lice in your flock FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour and how it affects your flock's health Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Do My Chickens Have Lice? - how to identify and treat lice in your flock Shop Poultry Products for External Parasites - browse our full range of products for treating external parasites

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Look after your lungs! Wear a face mask when mucking out your hen house.Ideal for when you are cleaning out the fowl house. Chicken dander and dust can be a real irritant to the lungs and it is advisable to wear a face mask when cleaning out or working in your hen house. We have found these masks to be easy to wear and very effective. They are nose bar adaptable, have a high filtration capacity, are close-fitting, have a low resistance to breathing (lets you breathe easily!) and are hypoallergenic. Available in convenient packs of 5.

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Ideal for mixing Poultry SafeGuard, Smite Pro or Poultry Shield. Handy 1L bottle with an adjustable spray nozzle.  Handy 2L UV stable bottle with adjustable spray nozzle from fine mist to jet spray and a lockable trigger for continuous spraying. Comfortable and lightweight.

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Reap the benefits of using untreated wood shavings in chicken housing. Ideal for raising chicks and for use in nesting boxes, wood shavings are the best choice for a deep litter system. We recommend them over wood chips or sawdust because shavings are soft, fluffy curls of timber rather than dusty particles that can clog or hard, sharp chips. Deep litter refers to the loose, dry layer of material—ideally wood shavings—spread over a dry plywood floor in the hen house. When combined with chicken manure and topped up with fresh wood shavings as needed, deep litter usually only needs to be removed every 6 to 12 months. If maintained properly, it stays odour-free and breaks down into rich compost without added weeds when added to the compost bin. We do not recommend hay or straw for deep litter systems because they absorb moisture less effectively and may carry mould or fungal spores that can affect the respiratory health of pets and people. Available in 4 sizes: Small Box - App. 40L(Pick Up or Courier Size)Top-quality, 100% NZ Produced Natural Pine Shavings. Super absorbent and odour reducing. Ideal choice for your pets bedding and litter trays. Kiln-dried to provide a dry and soft environment. Double screened to remove dust and small particles with the health of your pet in mind. No chemicals or additives. Compressed into box. Earth-friendly, eco-packaging – no plastic!Dimensions: 31cmx31cmx27cm 50L Bale | NaturesBed(Pick Up or Courier Size)Top-quality, 100% NZ Produced Natural Pine Shavings. Super absorbent and odour reducing. Ideal choice for your pets bedding and litter trays and poultry requirements. 50L before packing. Compressed. Kiln-dried to provide a dry and soft environment. Double screened to remove dust and small particles with the health of your pet in mind. No chemicals or additives.Dimensions: app. 14cmx22cmx46cm 420L Bale | NaturesBed(Pick Up or Courier Size)Top-quality, 100% NZ Produced Natural Pine Shavings. Ideal for dairy, equestrian and poultry requirements. Super absorbent and odour reducing they are the ideal choice for your pets bedding and litter trays. Kiln-dried to provide a warm, dry and soft environment. Compressed 420L before packing (4x1 Approx) Double screened to remove dust and small particles with the health of your pet in mind. No chemicals or additives.Dimensions: app. 45cmx45cmx60cm Fadge | NaturesBed(Pick Up or Ship)A Fadge weights app. 100 kgs and is made up of 100% NZ produced compressed pine wood shavings (4:1 Approx) Holds 2 cubic metres before pressing and equals about 10 of our regular white bags. The wood shavings in the fadges have been screened before pressing to minimise dust and are untreated kiln-dried and 98% dust-free. Please check we have them in stock prior to ordering. The fadge is available for pick up or we can ship with Mainfreight.For Mainfreight home deliveries there will be an additional charge of $46. If you wish to avoid this charge opt to collect from the depot. This charge will be added to your order when we process your order. ℹ️ Learn more Blog: Enjoy Eggs All Year Round with the Heritage Breeds - keep the eggs coming through every season Blog: Why Hens Hide Their Eggs - nest box tips to keep eggs where you can find them Blog: The Amazing Egg - everything you ever wanted to know about eggs Shop Laying Boxes & Fake Eggs - browse our full range of nest boxes and accessories

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The Perfect Fly Catcher - no nasty sprays! 4 rolls per box ℹ️ Learn more Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Make Your Chicken Coop Easy To Clean - tips and tricks for a low-maintenance coop cleaning routine Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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