About Us
It all started with an egg!
Appletons Lifestyle Poultry and Pet Housing
Poultry is Our Speciality
We have everything you need to make chicken keeping fun and easy. Explore our bestselling, easy-to-clean Omlet chicken coops and our simple-to-assemble kitset timber walk-in hen houses.
We also offer an extensive range of poultry feeders and drinkers, healthcare products, poultry feed, secure chicken runs, practical chicken fencing solutions, and plenty of boredom-busting chicken accessories.
With a passion for what we do, we have built up a wealth of experience over the years breeding and preserving traditional heritage poultry breeds. As a family business, we are 100% Kiwi owned and operated.
From an Egg to OMLET!
We work in partnership with Omlet UK to offer NZ their modern and innovative pet housing and accessories range. Omet offer a contemporary range of pet housing that all pets will love. From catios to cat trees and smart indoor dog crate furniture. The rabbit and guinea pig range is designed to offer your small pets a happy and enriched life.
We have been helping Kiwis care for their pets since 2004. Whatever product you choose we are happy to assist with advice whenever you need it. Talk to us today.
We love your pets like you do!
Simply the Best
Appletons has grown to become New Zealand’s leading poultry supplies business, offering an extensive range of quality products many of which we have refined and designed in-house. Our workshop has created an innovative line of flat-packed timber chicken coops, making life easier for backyard chicken keepers. We also proudly support local businesses by having our feeders and drinkers manufactured right here in New Zealand. We prioritize quality and longevity, avoiding "cheap and cheerful" alternatives.
We ship nationwide and strive to offer the most economical shipping options. We also ensure a fast and efficient courier service through our trusted delivery partners.
Nz's No.1 Lifestyle Poultry and Pet Housing Specialists
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"Thank you very much.
For all those out there contemplating the delight of keeping a few chooks.
Appletons is THE place to start. Nothing but friendly and helpful advice from the first phone call until the last egg.
The Ultimate Coop on Wheels seemed a little costly when I saw it on their website but I can promise you it is not. All the little problems that I recall from an A Frame house years ago, have all been designed out. This coop is built like the proverbial Outhouse and will be in service for years to come. It all goes together faster than Lego Bricks and just as easy. Did the whole thing from start to finish in an hour, thereabouts, with various tea breaks to admire my fine work!
Once we had the coop set up the chickens arrived. The box the ladies turned up in was a work of art in itself. Complete with a little drinker and food for their journey. I have been less well looked after by Air New Zealand.
Fionna and Gordon will answer any and all of your questions. Give them a call."
Richard, Dunedin