Meadowview Hen Boarding is a family friendly farm and we are renowned for our attentive care and outstanding boarding facilities. Our hen boarding service is open all year round. 

(Sorry we no longer accept ducks)

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Your chickens will have their own 5* coop and run during their stay, our coops can hold up to 10 chickens 

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The Holiday:

• After each stay coops are cleaned out, Jet Washed  thoroughly disinfected using DEFRA approved disinfectant, clean bedding is added and a spray of citronella or lavender to give that final touch. 

• The run woodchip are cleaned and sanitised using a DEFRA approved disinfectant

• We supply poultry layers pellets during the stay, water, oyster shell, mixed grit, bedding & of course afternoon treats !. If you prefer to use your own feed, your welcome to bring it along.

• Hens are spot cleaned during their stay to ensure pens stay clean and dry

• Drinking water is changed daily 

• Our coops are covered protecting from the rain, direct sunlight and wild birds

• Hens are locked away in their coop at night to keep them safe and let out each morning

• Afternoon treats will be given daily (This is usually a variety, changing daily, Mixed Corn, Poultry Tonic Seed, Poultry Conditioner or Chicken Fruity Treat, all of which always seems very popular with our feathered guests!

• Eggs can be collected for you to take home

• A photo can be sent via Whatsapp or Email of your hens settling in 

• Our boarding site has 24hr CCTV, is alarmed & locked at night

• We accept cockerels no matter how noisy!

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Bio Security 

The boarding area on the farm is only used by boarding hens

Due to our biosecurity policy there is no public access to the boarding area - we have

a strict bio security policy in place to prevent disease and other infection. 

We can send you a photo of your chickens settled into their coop :) 

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Prices from Jan 2024

Prices are all inclusive - 

£2 per hen a night for multiple hens 

Minimum stay charge of £49

Minimum charge of £7 per coop night

Late Checkout (Past 12 Midday but before closing) £7

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(Prices excludes Christmas / New Year) Please get in touch for Xmas Prices

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It is recommend to book early for breaks during school holidays !

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Before making your booking , please bear in mind we are closed on

Sundays & Wednesdays so your dates will need to work around this :) 

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Drop off times are as follows - By appointment during opening hours

Saturday -  By appointment During Opening Hours

Closed Sundays & Wednesdays (No collections or drop offs available)

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Collections are by 12 Midday

 

Collections are by midday - If you cannot make this time a late checkout charge of £7 is charged, as we will need to re accommodate your chickens into a clean coop, so we can get the pen ready for our next feathered guests

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To secure your booking a 25% non refundable deposit is required, outstanding balances are due on drop off

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If you would like more information on our boarding service or would like to book please message Charlotte - Meadowviewchickens@gmail.com or alternatively fill out the form below

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