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Classic Hen House | Appletons

Description

Spacious walk-in timber hen house.

Lets in good light and plenty of ventilation. A very practical layout for easy care chook maintenance. Accommodates up to 18 heavy breed hens or 20 commercial hybrids with daily access to free-range. Professionally built, quality KITSET design with easy-to-follow assembly instructions.

Classic Hen House | Appletons

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$1,995.00 Incl. GST

Freight & Delivery Timeframes

All our timber housing is made to order. Delivery time will be on top of production time. We recommend a depot collection. For depot deliveries please use the physical address of your nearest Mainfreight Depot. For home deliveries please ensure your address is entered correctly. We will check and confirm all freight quotes and amend if required. Please note if you are requesting a door delivery there must be truck access, someone needs to be available on site to assist with a hand-unload otherwise opt for a depot delivery. Please read our shipping tab and T&Cs prior to confirming your order.

    • Timber housing is made to order

    Description

    Spacious walk-in timber hen house.

    Lets in good light and plenty of ventilation. A very practical layout for easy care chook maintenance. Accommodates up to 18 heavy breed hens or 20 commercial hybrids with daily access to free-range. Professionally built, quality KITSET design with easy-to-follow assembly instructions.

    Walk-In Timber Classic Hen House by Appletons

    Dimensions
    2.4m long x 1.2m deep x 1.8m high at front.
    Nest boxes are external to this measurement.

    Classic Hen House

    KITSET | pre-assembled & flat-packed for easy assembly

    A very practical layout for easy care chook maintenance.

    The access door and good head room makes this hen house quick and easy to clean.

    Features:

    • accommodates up to 18 heavy breed hens or 20 commercial hybrids (brown shavers or hylines) with daily access to free range.  
    • professionally built, quality KITSET design 
    • very easy assembly: all panels are pre-built with easy to follow instructions
    • all timber is H4 treated and H3.2 for the plywood  
    • built on skids for easy towing around the paddock  
    • solid plywood floor - keeps the house dry, draught-free, warmer and vermin out.
    • corrugated galvanised iron roof with matching flashings at each end
    • quality square welded mesh window on front panel for good ventilation and light
    • good person-sized door for easy access  
    •  pop-hole for chicken access (we can place it where you want it!)  
    • opening and closing pop-hole - lockable at night  
    • easy egg collection - nest boxes accessed from the outside
    • three separate nest boxes in one external laying box
    • 3 timber roosts (perches) are removable for easy cleaning  
    Appletons Classic Hen House interior view

    All timber roosts are removable for easy cleaning. If you need to temporarily secure the roosts so that do not move around.
    We recommend using a wedge pushed down at one end or placing  2 nails (one each side of the perch) on both ends.

    Choose Your Layout

    With our Classic Hen House you can choose to have the person door access positioned in the front mesh panel or in the side panel.

    Layout #1

    Person Access Door in End Panel  

    The photo shows the person door in the Left End Panel with the nest boxes on the Right. This option works well if you wish to place a run off the front and do not wish to walk into the run to access the hen house.

    Appletons Classic Hen House layout 1 with door in end

    Things To Consider | Layout, pop-holes, roof colour, rolled gutters

    Give careful consideration where you are going to position your hen house.

    Layout?

    Best Position and Access
    Carefully consider the placement of your hen house. Position solid walls to protect against prevailing wind and rain. It is advised to orient the front mesh panel towards the sun, as sunlight is beneficial. Ensure easy access to nest boxes, as egg collection is a daily task. Additionally, provide ample space for accessing the person door, particularly for cleaning, allowing room for a wheelbarrow.

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    Need Additional Chicken Access?

    Chook Pop-holes
    One pop-hole is adequate BUT if you are wanting to alternate your flocks free-range time then consider adding another pop-hole. If you have a paddock to the rear of the hen house and a run off the front then alternate their free range between these two areas. Keep them safe in the run (whilst you are at work) and give them access to free range at the weekends (when you are home) This will require two pop-holes; one in the front and an additional one where required.

    Appletons Mini Apex Hen House with white leghorns

    Upgrade to a Roof Colour?

    Upgrade Roof Colour to Colorsteel Endura
    The roof, flashings, and ridge capping are constructed from galvanized corrugated iron. For those seeking a specific roof colour, please choose from the Colorsteel Endura Range. (please google latest range online)  Upgrading to a Colorsteel Endura roof enhances aesthetics, reduces glare associated with galvanized iron, and complements your home and outbuildings effectively.

    Rolled gutter detail close-up

    Add a Rolled Gutter?

    Additional Rolled Gutter
    A rolled gutter is standard on the front of your hen house (front mesh panel). We can add another rolled gutter in galvanized iron if needed, or if you want a roof colour, choose the Colorsteel Endura option. Rolled gutters look good and remove the sharp corro-iron edge, which could be at head height for some. If you can walk around your hen house, it's best to choose two rolled gutters. A rolled gutter also guides water to the gutter ends, preventing a dripline.

    Need a Run? | Keep your flock safe 🙂

    The optional standard run measuring 2.4m x 2.4m

    Optional Run (2.4m x 2.4mx 1.9mH)

    The Classic Hen House can be purchased with a run attached to either the front or rear. This configuration is optimal for allowing your chickens to enjoy sunlight, dust bathe, and forage freely within a secure space. The run provides enhanced security, protecting your hens from potential predators (dogs, cats, stoats, ferrets, weasels etc)Additionally, it helps manage their movement, preventing them from entering flower beds or damaging your vegetable garden. An image of an Apex Hen House is displayed.

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