Frequently asked questions
HOW DOES RENTING WORK?
The standard rental comes with our chicken coop , 2 egg-laying hens, organic feed, bedding, a feeder, waterer and everything else you need for a successful rental. You also get a copy of our Handbook which includes information for the care of your hens along with some great educational material to use!
IS RENTACOOP AVAILABLE IN MY AREA?
We currently service Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Woodstock, Brantford, and most area's in between. Please CLICK HERE or contact us to find out if rentacoop is available in your area
CAN I PURCHASE THE COOP AND HENS AFTER THE RENTAL?
We even apply half of your rental fee towards the purchase price!
HOW MANY EGGS WILL THEY LAY?
During the height of Summer Isa Browns typically lay an egg almost every day. Depending of the season that you rent, you can receive up to a dozen eggs a week. However, during the darker colder months, hens usually lay between one eggs every two to three days.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RAISING CHICKENS?
You may not know this but chickens have amazing personalities. Some hens will come when called, let you pick them up, let you rock them to sleep on your lap (especially on the swing-set) and many will follow you around the backyard while you're gardening. They are also natural composters! They will eat all of your unwanted table scraps and will turn them into delicious and nutritious eggs. They're great at pest control as they will naturally forage your yard for small insects. One of their favorite things to snack on is actually ticks!
ARE CHICKENS NOISY?
While roosters tend to be the noisy ones of the bunch, hens are usually quieter. They may announce with pride that they have laid an egg by singing their "egg song" but most of their chatter is pretty quiet.
ARE THE CHICKEN COOPS PREDATOR PROOF?
Our coops are designed to keep your hens safe. The hardware cloth siding is attached with industrial strength staples to keep everything securely in place.
WILL THE HENS GET ALONG WITH MY PET?
Maybe.
We have yet to hear about an aggressive cat, even after dozens of rentals, the hens are usually too big for them to bother; however we do not suggest having your cat interact with the hens.
Some dogs get along with the hens right away, while most take about a week of training for you to become comfortable enough to allow them to share the yard with the hens unsupervised. A select few take longer than a week or are unable to co-habitate with the hens.
WILL THE HENS RUN AWAY?
Most hens will stay near their coop because they love the company of You, their Human! Because they love human interaction if you let them out of the coop they will most likely hangout with you.
DO CHICKENS BITE?
Anything with a mouth can bite, however, our hens are highly social and would much rather take a treat from your hands. They are very social and are definitely not your grandmothers chickens :)
DO CHICKENS SMELL?
As long as you remove the soiled bedding once a week and move the coop every 4-5 days , you won't smell a thing. We use compostable straw for their bedding which soaks up the moisture and covers up any would be smell.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I GO ON VACATION?
Our coops have an indoor part and an outdoor part (the run) which allow the hens to peck at grass, eat bugs, enjoy sunbaths and get fresh air all while being completely safe in their predator proof homes. In the warmer months with 2 hens, they will be okay in their coop for 4 to 5 days. You can go away for a weekend without worrying about the hens and the eggs will be there when you get back. However, when the temperature falls below freezing at night, the waterer must be checked daily for freezing.
Remember, any time you spend away is less time that you get to spend with your girls!
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