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WHY OUR HUTS?

There are so many reasons to invest in a quality Shepherd Hut Hen House from Heritage Hen Huts:

✔️ Suitable for up to 20 large chickens (30 Bantams)

✔️ Beautiful to behold; Traditional Style

✔️ UK Design & Build: Built to Last

✔️ Red Mite Resistant

✔️ No Assembly Required

✔️ Built from recycled and sustainable materials

✔️ Easy to clean, Zero Maintenance

✔️ Built-in ChickenGuard Automatic Door

✔️ Built-in Eggtopia Nest Box

✔️ Easy to move

✔️ Rodents hate it​; Raised & Chew Resistant

✔️ Two Year Warranty

Find out more:

Size Matters

Anyone who has kept chickens will understand how a small flock can creep up to a large flock in no time at all. Chickens are so rewarding to keep, and of course provide us with beautifully fresh eggs.

 

We have followed the recommendations of the British Hen Welfare Trust in designing the Shepherd Hut Hen House for as many as 20 large chickens, (30 Bantams), but it will of course be a luxurious abode for smaller flocks.  

The Eggtopia Nest Box, which can be pre-fitted to your hut, enjoys an innovative community style design, which can comfortably cater for 25-30 birds.

Beautiful to Behold

There are so many different types of chicken huts available; ones that look like garden sheds on stilts, ones that place functionality above aesthetics (to put it kindly), and ones that although once loved, are now rotting, peeling and falling apart.

 

Our challenge was to design a hut that would not only look good enough to become a picture perfect part of a beautiful garden, but that also was a decent size for a growing flock, had incredible functionality, longevity and was mindful of sustainability. 

 

The Shepherd Hut Hen House was designed by a long time chicken keeper and designer Emma in collaboration with her husband Steve who just happens to be a Shepherd's Hut Master Craftsman. Bringing together aesthetics, functionality and performance they designed the Shepherd Hut Hen House, a chicken house that will enhance the look of any garden or paddock, and which is not only pleasing to the eye, but one that will enhance the lives of your chickens as well.​​

UK Design & Build:
Built to Last

Our intelligently designed chassis and main structure uses thick gauge steel to ensure a build quality second to none.  The frame is then either galvanised or galvanised and spray painted, which not only looks great, but extends the life time expectancy, for a hut that will last.

 

The roof structure is created from traditional curved galvanised anti-condensation, corrugated steel, with a black plastisol covering, which not only gives protection from the elements but also a beautiful finish.

 

We use thick, 100% recycled plastic boarding, which is chew and red mite resistant and easy to clean.

The solid steel wheels mean the whole hut is manoeuvrable and can be easily repositioned as and when needed. 

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Red Mite Resistant

Red mites are an ever increasing problem for chickens and humans alike, and with warmer UK weather set to give them a significant advantage as they thrive in warm, humid conditions. They can easily kill chickens, and although they don’t live on humans, they can cause a range of skin conditions, so mitigating them is essential.

They can be a tricky problem to deal with as they live in your coop in the daytime in cracks and crevices, and feed off the blood of your chickens at night.  If you have red mites you may notice a drop in egg production, a pale comb and wattles or anaemia on the chicken that sadly can lead to the chickens death.

All types of chicken coops can get red mite, however wooden coops tend to suffer from infestations the most, as mites love moist wooden surfaces, and there are hundreds of places to hide.

Using plastic and metal instead of wood, we have not only minimised the places mites can hide, but our hut can be washed with a hose or jet wash countless times with no ill effects and it dries in minutes. Plastic huts also do not need to be treated with insecticides like wooden coops.

Our huts can also be completely disassembled in under 20 minutes and every component can be pressure washed if you so wished (although this would not normally be necessary), ensuring you completely remove any trace of mites.

No company can claim to completely remove the threat of mites, but we have taken huge strides to prevent and effectively deal with them. 

No Assembly Required

Most of our competitors deliver wooden or plastic hen houses that come in multiple boxes, with long sets of instructions, and which need quite the range of tools in order to construct, not to mention the skill and time!

 

Just check the reviews to find construction times of 2-3 days for some of the most well know plastic chicken houses. We don’t believe in providing you with half of a service.

The Shepherd Hut Hen House comes completely assembled, and ready to roll. They are light enough to be rolled into position, and can be ready for your happy hens almost immediately. 

 

Each hut can be pre-fitted with an automatic door opener, and our own uniquely designed Eggtopia Nest Box. Your bespoke and fully assembled hut is only a click away!

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Sustainability

Our huts are built to last thanks to the use of high-quality recyclable steel and 100% recycled plastic boarding and are designed with the environment in mind.

 

Steel is one of the most sustainable materials, not only environmentally conscious but economically strategic in its inherent longevity and durability, being highly recyclable without losing its strength or quality, more steel is recycled each year than aluminium, paper, glass and plastic combined.

 

The 100% recycled boarding is chew resistant and non-toxic, it is rot proof, waterproof, won't dent and won't become brittle or fade when exposed to sunlight, in fact it absorbs UV rays and can act as an insulator. It is maintenance free and can be washed down repeatedly with no adverse effects. It is recyclable after use and is made from high quality recycled products such as plastic bottles, carrier bags, film and packaging, discarded material that would otherwise be sent to landfill or export. 

 

We pride ourselves on providing a sustainable product with incredible longevity, and one of the most environmentally friendly chicken huts on the market.

Easy to Clean - Zero Maintenance

Our Shepherd Hut Hen House has been designed with simple and easy cleaning at the top of the list. 

 

Each hut comes with our unique ‘swing perch system’ meaning the whole of the floor space can be accessed easily and quickly.

The side entry door is large enough to simply sweep out the soiled bedding, and you could even climb in to access if you wished! There is no lip over the threshold making cleaning effortless.

 

The hut can also be completely disassembled in under 20 minutes with less than 20 screws and bolts, and every component pressure washed if you so wished (although this is not normally necessary).

The floor is made from smooth, waterproof, easy to clean, rot free 100% recycled plastic ensuring great hygiene and longevity.

In fact all of the structure is waterproof which means you can jet wash it easily if required, and it dries in minutes.

We believe this is the easiest hut in the market to clean!

Built-In ChickenGuard Automatic Door

Protect your flock with the latest ChickenGuard All In One Automatic Door which can be pre-fitted to your Shepherd Hut Hen House, providing you with peace of mind, and your chickens with a secure and reliable door opening system. 

ChickenGuard are the market leaders for reliable, automatic poultry house doors, with 25,000 customers worldwide, and their latest All In One Automatic Door features a useful auto stop feature, and it allows you to set an open and close time or daybreak and dusk using a light sensor, whichever is first.

The benefits and convenience of a trustworthy automatic door system cannot be overstated, which is why we have partnered with ChickenGuard, and offer the pre-fitting service to your hut.

Built-In Eggtopia Nest Box

For the ultimate in nest box solutions, the Eggtopia Nest Box can be pre-fitted to your Shepherd Hut Hen House. This innovative nest box incorporates a community style design, and so is suitable for 25-30 chickens, has a rollaway system to keep eggs clean and unpecked, is reversible, so eggs can be collected from inside or outside of the hut, and includes features to prevent broody behaviour and overnight roosting in the nest box. 

The Eggtopia Nest Box not only increases egg laying efficiency, it also saves time and effort, results in happier hens, and clean eggs every time. Find out more about this revolutionary nest box here.

Easy to Move

Once the Shepherd Hut Hen House arrives, fully assembled, it can be easily rolled into position on the steel wheels. If you plan to move your hut regularly, you might like to invest in a turning axel to provide extra manoeuvrability, or rubber wheels, which are particularly useful on wet, soft ground.

Rodents Hate It - Raised & Chew Resistant

The advantage of a raised coop is that it is far less hospitable for rodents, who are known for building large nests under chicken houses, even under the concrete pads that support them, making them almost impossible to eradicate. Obviously a raised hut helps to prevent rodents building a stronghold, and by moving on occasion, this further helps to reduce their success. 

Furthermore, the thick, 100% recycled plastic boarding, is chew resistant, and prevents rodents gaining access to the hut. 

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Two Year Warranty

Our warranty provides you with peace of mind. Your hut is covered from the day it reaches you, and you never need to do a thing to receive the cover,  we have your back.

If in the unlikely event you have an issue, email us with the details and photos which help us to identify the issue and propose a resolution. This way we can ensure you have happy hens again as quickly as possible.

Take a look at our Terms and Conditions for all the details.​​

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