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Premier Hen House | Appletons

Description

Large walk-in timber hen house 2.4m x 2.4m.

Walk-in, spacious hen house that is easy to clean and ideal for a decent sized laying flock. If you have a large flock this is the hen house for you! Accommodates up to app. 40 heavy breed hens or up to 50 commercial hybrids (brown shavers or hylines) with daily access to free-range. Professionally built, quality KITSET design with easy-to-follow assembly instructions.

Premier Hen House | Appletons

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$5,000.00 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

    Large walk-in timber hen house 2.4m x 2.4m.

    Walk-in, spacious hen house that is easy to clean and ideal for a decent sized laying flock. If you have a large flock this is the hen house for you! Accommodates up to app. 40 heavy breed hens or up to 50 commercial hybrids (brown shavers or hylines) with daily access to free-range. Professionally built, quality KITSET design with easy-to-follow assembly instructions.

    Appletons timber walk-in Premier Hen House

    Dimensions
     2.4m long x 2.4m deep x 1.8m high to the apex inside
    App. 2.6mm high from the ground to the top outside.
    Laying boxes are external to this measurement.

    Premier Hen House

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

    Walk-in, spacious hen house that is easy to clean and ideal for the larger flock.

    If you have a large flock this is the hen house for you!

    Features:

    • accommodates up to app. 40 heavy breed hens or up to 50 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 plywood is H3.2 treated  
    • built on skids for easy towing around the paddock  
    • solid plywood floor - keeps the house dry, draught-free, warmer and vermin out
    • galvanised corrugated iron apex style roof with matching flashings at each end
    • rolled gutters (non-drip) on both sides  
    • large person-sized door for easy access  
    • easy egg collection - nest boxes accessed from the outside
    • 6 x nest boxes - all at one low level (position of laying boxes can be on any of the 3 solid panels)
    • 4 x single rail roosting system giving 9.2m of perching space 
    • quality square welded mesh window on front panel for good ventilation and light. (mesh window opening height is app. 60cm - a third netting to two thirds plywood.)  
    • 1 x opening and closing pop-hole for chooks to come and go  
    Appletons timber walk-in premier hen house for larger flocks
    Appletons large timber walk-in Premier Hen House spacious interior for larger flocks

    Perching

    Single Rail Roosting System
    4 x single rail perches giving a maximum of 9.6m of perching space. The timber roosts are removable and sit on side rails in the house. Can be easily removed for cleaning and allows for more room in the house than a tiered drop-down system. Roosting rails can be added or removed according to the number of birds using the house.

    Need More Laying Boxes?

    If you intend to maximize the hen capacity within this structure, modifications to the standard design are recommended, such as incorporating an additional perch and an extra tier of laying boxes. This enhancement will provide your poultry with ample roosting area and sufficient nesting spaces. A general guideline suggests accommodating four to five hens per nest box. The Premier Hen House is equipped with the standard six nest boxes; however, upon request, we can implement a double-row configuration, resulting in a total of twelve nest boxes.

    Optional double row of laying boxes on the Appletons Premier Timber Hen House

    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.

    Apex hen house with roof colour upgrade to denim blue coloursteel endura

    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 from predators

    Optional Run (2.6m x 2.4m x 1.9mH) 

    The Premier Hen House offers an optional front-attached run. This configuration is perfect for allowing your chickens to enjoy sunlight, dust bathe, and forage when you're unable to supervise. The run provides added security, protecting your hens from potential predators, and prevents them from damaging your flower beds or vegetable garden. The door panel can be installed on either side. The structure includes three full-sized, screw-together panels and two small connecting panels. Ensure a level surface for proper assembly. A top netting panel is optional, designed to keep your hens in and the sparrows out.




    optional run measuring 2.6m x 2.4m

    Photo shows run attached to an Apex Hen House.

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