Life in the city, with its many commitments and chores, made us forget how different country life is. This is a choice that many have decided to follow in recent times. The reasons are different, first of all the desire to follow a healthier and healthier lifestyle. Another reason could be that living in the countryside involves lower costs than normal city life, since those who live generally self-produce and can sustain themselves. Many instead take a compromise position, choose to work in the city, but decide to live in the countryside. Whatever the choice, being in the middle of nature also involves work that adds to normal tasks. Taking care of the vegetable garden, the garden, sowing, there are many activities. Above all, when you have animals, you spend a lot of time to give them attention. For this reason, have accessories that can make our work less tiring can help us in our daily activities. Among these it is certainly worth mentioning chicken coops for laying hens of Cucciolotta, comfortable and functional products that will save us a lot of time.
Garden chicken coops: chicken coop Cucciolotta hens to ensure maximum comfort for the animal
Le Cucciolotta chicken houses they are therefore products that make save a lot of time in the work, but at the same time they are accessories designed for those who want to have a garden or a visually pleasant outdoor space.
these chicken coops for laying hens they represent a perfect product even for those who do not have the countryside but live in a house with an outdoor space. The garden is a very important part of the house and often represents the choice of those who live in a residential area of the city who do not want to give up being surrounded by nature. These chicken coops are all Made in Italy: and their design blends perfectly with the style of your home. For example, the polly hen house it is perfect for a residential city environment, instead the Polly Farm hen house it fits very well in a wooden house or in any case a country house with a more rustic style. THE chicken coops are meant to guarantee your laying hens in maximum comfort. Comfortable compartments they will be used for hatching, it will be easy to extract the eggs without disturbing the animal. THE Cucciolotta chicken coops are also are thermally insulated, your hens will not suffer from the freezing winter cold and the high summer temperatures.
The chicken coops for hens: the multilayer HPL material
I chicken coops of Cucciolotta they are very easy to assemble, the pieces are interlocking and do not require tools to be assembled. The fundamental characteristic of these chicken coops is the construction material that guarantees the maximum usability. By purchasing it you no longer have to worry about buying a new one, theIn fact, multilayer HPL is very resistant to shocks and scratches, therefore it will last over time without requiring maintenance. Another key feature of the material is that it does not absorb odors or liquids. The house for chickens and hens can therefore be washed easily with water or with simple household cleaners. All the chicken coops have the sunroof and this will help you a lot in cleaning. The price of these chicken coops is therefore justified by their usability and resistance.
The Cucciolotta garden hen houses
All the typologies made available by Cucciolotta, an Italian artisan company, are produced by high quality, resistant and long lasting.
On the online site, you can choose between different models to find the right one according to your needs and tastes.
The first is the elegant and refined "Polly chicken house", a modern chicken coop, perfect for those looking for something characterized by a contemporary and less rustic style. It is available in sizes S (85x100x86h) and M (95x100x110h).
The second is the chicken coop for laying hens "Polly Farm", which goes well with a wooded environment and a rustic wooden house.
For those who own a large number of animals and maybe looking for a chicken coop for 10 hens, the ideal are the "Polly Gothique chicken house" with dimensions 115x135x97h and the "Polly Maxi Country chicken house"(180x110x111h).
Why raise hens in the garden
In addition to establishing contact with nature and living the peaceful country life even in a small way, raising chickens in the garden with a well-made chicken coop it can prove to be the right choice for various reasons.
From an ethical point of view, growing hens in a small domestic farm is much better than the terrible conditions in which these animals are forced to live in Italian intensive farms, where overcrowding reigns, the almost total lack of hygiene, the scarcity of food and water, cannibalism among the hens, the constant harassment by operators and the strong stress. So facnedo, happy and healthy hens are bred by removing them from their cruel fate.
A laying hen can produce over 150 eggs per year; in this way you get free fresh and natural eggs all year round, which bring many beneficial properties for the body and can be used in many recipes.
The initial investment is relatively small: the laying hens of breed can have a cost that varies between 20 € and 50 €. Obviously it is necessary to add the thick of the house. But the disbursement will eventually be convenient, as it will save the money of a precious food such as eggs. Furthermore, there is no contribution to use of the packaging that characterizes this food industry.
They keep insects and pests away various from the home garden, since they feed on larvae, ants, spiders, ticks and much more. In addition keep mosquitoes away, because they cannot stand the smell of the hens.
You can feed on leftovers from food that humans do not consume and throw away, going to waste; obviously it is good to check if they are suitable food for laying hens.
These animals they also produce excellent fertilizer, which will lead to the lush growth of plants and flowers.
They are also exemplary very sociable, which can keep company, as a result they are increasingly popular in animal therapies.
Finally it should be emphasized that taking care of 4 or 5 hens it is not overly demanding: a few minutes a day are enough with a couple of daily checks, paying attention in any case to the cleanliness of the chicken house.
Polly Farm Plus chicken coops
If you are attracted to country life and want to expand your poultry farm or are just looking for one cottage for your already large chicken farm, Cucciolotta has solutions suited to your needs. In addition to the wide range of items dedicated to small to medium-sized farms, a solution in Farm Plus format is available.
To meet this need, a type of chicken coop for laying hens suitable to accommodate a number of at least 25 hens or, alternatively, 30 chickens, to which one or more additional modules can be added to accommodate up to 100 laying hens or 120 chickens.
We are talking about Polly Farm Plus Chicken Coop, available in two versions shown in the images below. Both have common characteristics, being chicken coops made of a resistant material, that is the multilayer HPL, which counteracts the attack of the notorious red mites and is entirely washable. It also resists bad weather and does not require constant maintenance.
The dimensions of the base module are respectively 175W x 145W x 135H cm, for a useful internal space of 150 x 135 cm (2mq).
Both of them chicken coops they are equipped with 2 doors for the entry and exit of the hens to allow free access for the hens thanks to the adaptation of the chicken guard, i.e. the automatic opening mechanism. It is possible to retrieve the eggs and check the inside of the house via the double roof, a procedure that is made easier and will allow you not to disturb the life of your hens.
These are chicken coops for laying hens which, in addition to being functional, pay great attention to aesthetics. In this way you can achieve a perfect combination: lead a life dedicated to self-production without giving up giving a country chic style to your garden.
The elements necessary for a "home made" chicken farm
It is increasingly common nowadays to decide to independently produce food for daily use. We no longer trust products bought in supermarkets, which often have undoubted origin and whose production processes are not known. Therefore, an ever increasing number of people reserve part of their space for raising hens, whose eggs are a basic food for the preparation of the most varied dishes. However, improvisation is never a good solution and it is necessary to find out about the most suitable ways to start an activity of this kind. Your chicken farm could be your golden egg business!
But what are the essential elements to start this activity?
If you have a small garden or a small piece of land you are already well under way. The next step is essential to ensure an excellent level of life for your hens. Therefore, enclose a part of your land and then choose the Cucciolotta chicken house that best meets your needs. If you want to buy a small number of cattle, it is advisable to move towards the purchase of medium-small structures, such as the Polly Farm Chicken Coop or, if you want to give a more country style, they are available there Polly Farm Classic Wood Collection Ruby Walnut Green Roof , Polly Farm Collection Wood Ruby Walnut Green Roof. These are all solutions that guarantee maximum performance, with an attractive design and which, requiring no maintenance, are ideal for those who have just approached a life based on autonomous poultry farming.
After having organized the space to be allocated to livestock, you can proceed to purchase hens, preferably 4 months old, drinking troughs, plastic boxes, straw and feed.
You just have to test yourself!
