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Flatpack Eco-Coop - Standard Size

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:08:00 GMT

We offer both the Standard and the Extra Large coop in flatpack form for freight anywhere in Australia. Coops include feeder and waterer (but not food and straw).

To get an idea of the price for freight, please go to Shipping Options. Due to the constraints of our shopping cart, I'm afraid the price for shipping will always come to $0.00 - ignore this please and we will confirm the shipping price when we finalise your order.

The coops are easy to assemble and come with assembly instructions and you will need a cordless drill (screwdriver) or a strong wrist to put them together. To open the package up when it arrives, just remove the screws marked with an X in black texta.

Choose your size from the drop-down menu above.

Why is it called the Eco-Coop? See Being Green for more information about how our coops are sustainably made.

Flatpack Eco-Coop - Extra Large Size

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:08:00 GMT

We offer both the Standard and the Extra Large Eco-Coop in flatpack form for freight anywhere in Australia. Coops include feeder and waterer (but not food and straw).

Choose your size from the drop-down menu above.

Why is it called the Eco-Coop? See Being Green for more information about how our coops are sustainably made.

Tooth File

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:06:00 GMT

Chickens are fierce creatures that grow long and sharp teeth that need to be filed down regularly. We sell files designed just for this purpose at $10 per file. Files are invisible, weigh nothing, and all money raised is given to charity.

Certified Organic Stockfeed

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:55:00 GMT

The chicken feed we sell is certified organic and high in protein (for good laying). The diet is especially formulated to keep older chooks laying as long as possible (whilst still ensuring young chooks lay well too).

We can courier it to you anywhere in Sydney, Blue Mountains, Illawarra, Central Coast and even Newcastle and surrounds (with a few exceptions) for $10 delivery per bag. Please choose the "Feed ONLY $10 per bag" shipping option.

Please note, we use a docket based courier that is $10 per docket up to 25kg. The feed bags are 25kg so they are one docket per bag for courier delivery. We despatch feed on Thursdays and Fridays so please can you place an order when you have a week’s worth to avoid running out.

Chooks

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:46:00 GMT

We sell chickens separately if you have your own coop.

At Rentachook we sell a crossbreed hen called an Isa Brown. These are renowned for their egg laying (they hold the world record for the most eggs laid by a chook in a year!) and they are placid (get along well with kids and other pets). All birds are sold at 'point of lay' or laying, usually between 18 and 22 weeks old. The chooks have been triple vaccinated and cost $30 per hen.

Henrun Gate

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:37:00 GMT

For $50 we will sell you a gate (with hinges and a latch) and two 1.2m hardwood gate posts. We used to make readymade henruns but ended up with lots of short lengths of cut wire when people miscalculated the length needed. What you do is hammer the gateposts into the ground, attach the gate and latch and then shoot off to the local hardware store and buy some cheap chookwire, some tomato stakes and cable ties and then, hey presto, you can make your henrun as big as you like (and/or move it around). Alternatively you could order one of our Henrun Kits and we will install it for you.

The Extra Large Eco-Coop

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMT

If who want to keep more than 2 hens (the standard Eco-Coop is designed for 2 chooks) you might be interested in an Extra Large Eco-Coop. These are made to the same design as the Eco-Coop but are 2.3m long and 1.3m wide/high (quite a bit bigger), they have 2 perches and can accommodate up to 8 chooks*.

Extra Large Eco-Coops includes feeder and waterer, some straw and food to get you started.

Discounted chooks are available with this coop as a package (normally $30 per chook). Please select from the menu above.

When deciding how many chooks to purchase, consider that a chook lays most eggs in its first three laying years (from 6 months old to 4 years old approx) and then the egg laying declines after that. If you buy the maximum number of chooks a coop will hold initially, then you won’t be able to expand your flock at a later date to maintain your egg supply. For this reason we suggest that you start with 2 or 3 chooks and then you will have space to add more chooks in a few years time. I call this keeping a rolling flock.

Why is it called the Eco-Coop? See Being Green for more information about how our coops are sustainably made.

The Eco-Coop Package

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:09:00 GMT

The Eco-Coop comes as a package comprising a standard chicken coop, 2 hens, a feeder, a waterer, some food and straw - everything you need to get you started keeping chooks in your backyard, including all the advice and help you need to make it a success.

The coop and hens are sold on our rental return terms. Meaning that, if after 6 weeks, you decide keeping chooks is not for you, you can return it and get your deposit back (see Renting for more information on how renting works).

The standard coop measures 1.8m long and approximately 1m wide/high and is designed for 2 chooks. You can also purchase the coop without chooks if you already have your own chooks or want to find a special breed yourself.

Why is it called the Eco-Coop? See Being Green for more information about how our coops are sustainably made.

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