These houses are the end result of several years search for the ideal small animal house. They are made from recycled plastic, which has many features important to a poultry keeper, and come in a range of colours from traditional green to funky blue, red or yellow.

The thick plastic is a good insulator, and the interior stays cool even in the heat of summer. There is plenty of ventilation, which is important for all animals, and particularly poultry. The houses require no maintenance, and the smooth interior walls are easy to clean and help prevent disease. Compared with a wooden structure, the solid plastic walls mean there are far fewer crevices for pests such as red mites and no inaccessible hiding places.

The houses can be easily cleaned using a bucket of soapy water or can be power washed. The plastic dries quickly allowing you to replace the bedding and let the animals back in. Disease control is a particularly important if you are raisinganiimals in batches, and these houses can be cleaned and disinfected thoroughly before introducing a new batch of young animals. The houses are substantial, so they won't blow over in a high wind, and if you ever move, they can be dismantled and flat packed for transportation.

So, if you are looking for an alternative to a wooden animal house, one that is environmentally friendly and not too expensive – you've just found it.

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