{"title":"Coop Care \u0026 Maintenance","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"sc-bSqaIl iXTDAP pf-116_\" data-pf-type=\"Heading\"\u003eKeeping your hen house clean is key to having happy, healthy hens.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-bSqaIl iXTDAP pf-116_\" data-pf-type=\"Heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-jKTccl dCeBIC pf-58_\" data-pf-type=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat your hen house is constructed of can make all the difference when it comes to controlling mite numbers. \u003c\/span\u003eSmooth, flat surfaces go a long way to reducing population numbers. Avoid coops and houses built out of rough-sawn, unfinished timbers, old pallets, especially tongue and groove-styled timbers. Avoid insulating hen houses with wool or pink bats and any other linings. Smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces like plastic are great to keep clean and go a long way to making it easier to keep on top of mites.\u003cbr\u003eOmlet's range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/collections\/omlet-eglu-chicken-coops\" title=\"Eglu Chicken Coops\"\u003eEglu plastic hen houses and chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e are a very good choice as super easy to maintain and keep clean. Unlike wooden housing, you do not need to repeatedly treat your Eglu - saving you time and money. Made from energy-efficient polymers using modern construction techniques, the Eglu will last for years and at the end of its life can be 100% recycled. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/blogs\/news\/the-low-down-on-red-mites-how-we-love-to-hate-them\" title=\"The low down on red mites and how we love to hate them in in our chicken coops\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe sell diatomaceous earth for use in your coop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you notice that red mites have begun to overrun your chicken coop, it is time to consider treating your hen house with Appletons Poultry Safeguard and investing in our Appletons De-Mite Powder to assist with the elimination of Red Mite. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is also highly effective if used regularly as a preventative, as this will continuously deter any mites, killing them before numbers can build up to an infestation. The Appletons Lifestyle Poultry and Pet Housing team offers you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/collections\/healthcare\"\u003equality options\u003c\/a\u003e that help to keep the nest and coop clean and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1l-trigger-sprayer","title":"Sprayer Bottle","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for mixing Poultry SafeGuard, Smite Pro or Poultry Shield.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandy \u003cstrong\u003e1L bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e with an adjustable spray nozzle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandy \u003cstrong\u003e2L UV stable bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e with adjustable spray nozzle from fine mist to jet spray and a lockable trigger for continuous spraying. Comfortable and lightweight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":28859244478544,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L","offer_id":30219309285456,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-Spray-Bottle-1Litre.jpg?v=1760650123"},{"product_id":"appletons-coop-economy-pack","title":"Coop Maintenance Pack | Appletons","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEverything in one easy pack!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping your hen house clean is key to having happy, healthy hens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select our starter pack or economy maintenance pack. Both packs contain the same products just different sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppletons Poultry Safeguard Concentrate\u003c\/strong\u003e - The ultimate solution to a mite-free hen house. NZ Made. Economical. No other cleaner does the job better!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppletons De-Mite Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e - For residual control of red mites on perches and in nesting areas in poultry housing, Organic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack of Face Masks \u003c\/strong\u003e(5) - Yes it is a good idea to wear one when cleaning out your coop! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger Sprayer Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e - For easy application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(244, 150, 25); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e 500ml Poultry SafeGuard Concentrate, 350g Appletons De-Mite Powder, Pack of Face Masks (5), 1L Trigger Sprayer Bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(244, 150, 25);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEconomy Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(244, 150, 25);\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e 1 Litre Poultry SafeGuard Concentrate, 1 kg Appletons De-Mite Powder, Pack of Face Masks (5), 2L Sprayer Bottle (brand can vary)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pf-type=\"Heading\" class=\"sc-ctqQKy ioCblW pf-6_\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Clean a Timber Hen House\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDepending 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 scrapper 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 on a regular basis. If your hen house smells bad and is attracting flies then something is not working. A chook house should have no odour and be a sweet-smelling home for your chooks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Clean an Omlet Chicken Coop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmpty the dropping tray out regularly (daily if you prefer or weekly) and replace with a thin layer of fresh wood shavings. Once a month we recommend cleaning roosting bars and droppings tray with 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 is maintenance dose works well. Please rinse well with potable water. Your Egu should look as good as new after its clean! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Starter Pack : 500ml Safeguard Concentrate, 350g De-Mite Powder, 5 Face Masks + 1L Spray Bottle","offer_id":30217740124240,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Economy Pack: 1L Safeguard Concentrate, 1kg De-Mite Powder, 5 Face Masks + 2L Manual Sprayer","offer_id":30217821618256,"sku":"","price":114.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-Appletons-Coop-Maint-Pack-Starter.jpg?v=1764039293"},{"product_id":"appletons-poultry-safeguard-concentrate","title":"Poultry Safeguard Concentrate | Appletons","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur best selling coop cleaner. \u003cbr\u003eVoted the best solution to keep on top of Red Mite!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed mites reproduce rapidly. These nasty bugs don’t live on your chickens but hide in the framework of your coop, perches and nest boxes, only coming out at night to feed on the blood of your birds. The result is your chickens become stressed, suffering anaemia, reducing egg production and even death if not treated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/red_mite_logo_100x100.png?v=1569308723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed mites are also very difficult to control, so Appletons have developed Poultry Safeguard which \u003cstrong\u003edissolves mites\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eon contact\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s also a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edisinfectant, killing bacteria, viruses and odour\u003c\/strong\u003e in coops.\u003cbr\u003eAppletons Poultry Safeguard is\u003cstrong\u003e New Zealand made \u003c\/strong\u003eand best of all it is\u003cstrong\u003e economical.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a concentrate which you mix with water as you need it - you get approximately 50 litres of maintenance solution from our 1-litre bottles and as a mite treatment approximately 20 litres. Making it more \u003cstrong\u003ecost-effective\u003c\/strong\u003e when compared to other similar available products.\u003cbr\u003ePoultry Safeguard is a non-toxic blend of high foaming surfactants, sequestrates and alkaline builders and quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) which effectively dissolves waxy accumulations and is effective against a range of microbes (including Avian Influenza Virus, Avian Infectious Bronchitis and Newcastle’s disease) and micro-organisms including bacteria, mildew, moulds and fungi. \u003cbr\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno egg withholding\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eperiod \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhich is great as you can let your hens back in to lay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f49619;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ultimate solution to a mite-free hen house. No other cleaner does the job better!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 500ml, 1L and 5L Concentrate bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":28859253424208,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":29014156116048,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":29014156181584,"sku":"","price":124.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-Poultry-Safeguard-range.jpg?v=1764294981"},{"product_id":"powder-applicator","title":"Powder Applicator","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandy powder shaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake dusting your hen house an easy chore with our powder applicator.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for using with Appletons De-Mite Powder. Please remember to wear a face mask when cleaning your hen house and using your powder applicator.\u003cbr\u003eColour may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29048553144400,"sku":"","price":20.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-powder-applicator-green.jpg?v=1768170411"},{"product_id":"mr-sticky-fly-catching-ribbon","title":"Fly Catching Ribbon | Mr. Sticky","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Fly Catcher\u003c\/strong\u003e - no nasty sprays!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 rolls per box\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28859417985104,"sku":"","price":8.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-fly-ribbon-roll-2.jpg?v=1763950779"},{"product_id":"smite-professional-concentrate","title":"Smite Professional Concentrate","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEliminate mite, clean and disinfect - all at once!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmite Professional Concentrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful liquid for cleaning and disinfecting your chicken house and eliminating the dreaded Red Mite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/smite_logo_160x160.jpg?v=1569321056\" style=\"margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmite will effectively eliminate Red Mite and other parasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso effective against mite eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmite is non-toxic and does not contain pesticides\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasant odour and easy-to-use dosing pump\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful biocidal disinfectant action against viruses and bacteria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomical, only 3-6% dilution required\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient detergent degreaser and cleaner - ideal for removing organic matter where mite parasites breed and thrive\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all animal and bird housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne product does it all - cleans and disinfects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmite Professional  is a non-toxic biocide concentrate that will kill red mites in chicken houses when mixed in a 6% solution with water. \u003cbr\u003e1 litre of concentrate makes 34 litres of solution at 3% - dilution guide, add 30ml to one litre of water. \u003cbr\u003eAt 6% solution, 1 litre makes 17 litres - dilution guide, add 60ml per litre of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean and sanitise your chicken coop, spray thoroughly allowing the liquid to penetrate all the cracks and crevices the rinse\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(gloves and a mask are advised).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBirds can be allowed back in as soon as the coop is dry. Once dry we recommend using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/products\/appletons-de-mite-powder-diatomaceous-earth\" title=\"Appletons De-Mite Powder\"\u003eAppletons De-Mite Powder\u003c\/a\u003e to eliminate any traces of red mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not spray on the birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a 1L concentrate and a Ready To Use 750ml Spray Bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"750ml Ready To Use","offer_id":28859791179856,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L Concentrate","offer_id":29038073315408,"sku":"","price":37.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-smite-concentrate-1lt.jpg?v=1762314252"},{"product_id":"appletons-de-mite-powder-diatomaceous-earth","title":"De-Mite Powder | Appletons","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor long-lasting residual control of Red Mite and other external parasites in poultry housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/red_mite_logo_100x100.png?v=1569308723\" style=\"margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust on perches and nesting areas in poultry houses. The mites will crawl through the powder to reach the birds. The powder scratches the red mites waxy outer covering of their exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate and die slowly. This product is 100% natural Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth and can be used safely in organic systems. There is \u003cstrong\u003eno withholding period for meat or eggs.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe recommend first sanitising the hen house with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/products\/appletons-poultry-safeguard-concentrate\" title=\"Appletons Poultry Safeguard Concentrate\"\u003ePoultry Safeguard Concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/products\/smite-professional-concentrate\" title=\"Smite Professional Concentrate\"\u003eSmite Concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/products\/poultry-shield-concentrate\" title=\"Poultry Shield Concentrate\"\u003ePoultry Shield\u003c\/a\u003e and when surfaces are dry apply the Appletons De-Mite Powder. Use hand application (wear a glove!) or our handy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/products\/powder-applicator\" title=\"Powder Applicator\"\u003epowder applicator\u003c\/a\u003e and sprinkle\/rub on perches and in nest box bedding. Apply to floor litter only if birds huddle\/sleep on the floor at night. Dust Appletons De-Mite Powder into all the corners and timber joins around the house, perches, nest boxes. We apply weekly to our hen houses and coops to keep on top of the mites. \u003cbr\u003eIt can also be effectively used in poultry dust bowls\/baths to aid with external parasite control. For the control of red mites in poultry houses, we recommend using Appletons De-Mite Powder. Our De-Mite Powder is 100% food grade diatomaceous earth certified organic and bee friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 350g, 1kg and 5kg. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"350g","offer_id":28859792982096,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":29030466486352,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":29030466519120,"sku":"","price":96.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-Appletons-De-Mite-Powder-Range.jpg?v=1764038973"},{"product_id":"wood-shavings","title":"Wood Shavings | Bedding","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eReap the benefits of using untreated wood shavings in chicken housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal 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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 4 sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Box - App. 40L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f49619;\"\u003e(Pick Up or Courier Size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTop-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, \u003cu\u003eeco-packaging\u003c\/u\u003e – no plastic!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31cmx31cmx27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50L Bale | NaturesBed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f49619;\"\u003e(Pick Up or Courier Size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTop-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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: app. 14cmx22cmx46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e420L Bale | NaturesBed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f49619;\"\u003e(Pick Up or Courier Size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTop-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: app. 45cmx45cmx60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFadge | NaturesBed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f49619;\"\u003e(Pick Up or Ship)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Small Box - (Courier)","offer_id":28859804549200,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x Small Box (Combined Courier)","offer_id":40007454294206,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50L Bale (Pick Up or Courier)","offer_id":46529389789374,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"420L Bale (Pick Up or Courier)","offer_id":39579713208510,"sku":"","price":46.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fadge (Pick Up or Ship)","offer_id":29038404534352,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-Wood-Shavings.jpg?v=1763950034"},{"product_id":"face-masks","title":"Face Masks","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLook after your lungs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear a face mask when mucking out your hen house.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal 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. 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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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpray RX Powder onto pet bedding, sleeping areas and the surrounding environment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e apply directly to animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40467357040830,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-RX-for-parasites-250g.jpg?v=1778115696"},{"product_id":"anti-red-mite-kit-olba","title":"Anti Red Mite Kit | Olba","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKeep on top of red mites naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Advantages of Using the Anti Red Mite Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etotal solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA natural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand very effective way of fighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotatable red mite trays so\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eno dirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egets in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong wall brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand mounting material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto attach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating Red Mite Trays and Wall Brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Easy to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAttaching 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/Olba_BMCB_productsheet.pdf?v=1758165976\"\u003eDownload Product Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/OLBA_anti_red_mite_kit.pdf?v=1758165955\"\u003eDownload Assembly Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"300\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1119652642?h=7b9403e0c9\u0026amp;loop=1\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45416528281790,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-Olba-Anti-red-mite-kit-for-poultry.jpg?v=1758159305"},{"product_id":"banshee-240ml-red-mite-solution-hawkeye","title":"Banshee 240ml - Red Mite Solution | Hawkeye","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural NZ-made repellent to deter and prevent red mite infestations in poultry sheds, coops, hutches or houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBanshee 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo use, simply mix and spray the solution onto coop surfaces. \u003cbr\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is a safe, effective, and easy-to-use solution for ongoing coop protection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Use:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBanshee 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe product is added to water at the correct use rate depending on the type of sprayer used:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80ml per 5 litres of water for a garden sprayer, or 16ml per litre of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80ml per 100m2 of treated area if a more elaborate professional or commercial sprayer is being used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Banshee an insecticide?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo, Banshee is not an insecticide as it is designed to repel mites away from poultry housing.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Banshee smell?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBanshee 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill resistance develop with Banshee?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt is very unlikely that resistance will occur due to its use as a repellent and the blend of essential oils used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I determine how much water my sprayer applies over 100m2?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you mean by 'Don't spray past the point of run off'?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducts 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Banshee Kill Mites?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Banshee work on other mites, such as Tropical Fowl Mite and Northern Fowl Mite?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBanshee 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanshee contains no synthetic insecticides and is easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is available in the following pack sizes and configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240mL pack with included measuring cylinder, which is sufficient for 15L of spray mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5L pack for commercial growers and larger-scale operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-Hawkeye-Banshee-SDS-Oct-2021.pdf?v=1772497610\" title=\"Banshee Technical Data Sheet\"\u003eBanshee Safety Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanshee 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"300\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1169749435?h=7b9403e0c9\u0026amp;loop=1\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed 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.\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanshee has a number of benefits over other products which are used for red mites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessed to be exempt from regulations by the ACVM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafer with low toxicity from natural essential oils instead of harsh synthetic chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo crystalline silica, a cancer causing impurity found in diatomaceous earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow residual product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied to surfaces, not directly to the birds resulting in less stress on the birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450706022590,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-Banshee-red-mite-deterrent-spray-chicken-coop.webp?v=1772500014"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/collections\/chickeneglulargecubeiseasytocleanandmaintainomlet-1-1675199839299_1.webp?v=1684548103","url":"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/collections\/coop-maintenance\/lice.oembed","provider":"Appletons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}