Collection: Coops & Hutches

Coops and hutches give chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals a safe, weatherproof outdoor home. A chicken coop with run houses hens with nesting boxes and a run; a rabbit hutch outdoor or guinea pig hutch shelters them with an enclosed area and space to move. The right one suits how many animals you keep and your space, and must keep predators out. Think about the animal, how many you have, and secure, weatherproof housing with room to move.

What does a chicken coop need?

A good chicken coop covers a few essentials for healthy hens:

• Nesting boxes: private spots for hens to lay, roughly one box per three or four hens.
• Roosting perches: raised bars where chickens sleep off the ground.
• A run: an enclosed outdoor space to scratch, forage and move about safely.
• Ventilation and weatherproofing: airflow without draughts, and shelter from rain and sun.
• Predator-proofing: secure latches and mesh to keep foxes and other predators out.

What size hutch does a rabbit or guinea pig need?

Rabbits and guinea pigs need far more space than many small hutches provide, so size generously. A rabbit should be able to take several hops in a line, stand fully upright on its back legs, and stretch out, with a separate sheltered sleeping area and a run for exercise. Guinea pigs need room to move and, being social, company and space for more than one. An undersized hutch harms their health and behaviour. Look for a hutch with an enclosed weatherproof sleeping area plus an open run, and the more space the better. Match the size to the animal's need to move, not just to fit them in.

How do you keep coops and hutches predator-safe?

Predators are a real threat to poultry and small pets, so secure housing is essential. Foxes, and in some areas other predators, will test for weaknesses, so use secure latches they can't nose open — foxes are clever with simple catches. Strong mesh, buried or skirted at the base, stops predators digging under. Close and lock the coop or hutch securely each night, when most predators hunt. Check regularly for gaps, weak spots and chewed timber. Raising a hutch off the ground also helps. Secure latches, dig-proof mesh and locking up at night keep animals safe from predators.

Common questions

How many nesting boxes for my chickens?
Roughly one nesting box per three or four hens, since they'll share and often favour the same one. Place them in a private, darker part of the coop to encourage laying.

How big should a rabbit hutch be?
Big enough for the rabbit to take several hops in a line, stand fully upright on its back legs, and stretch out, plus a sheltered sleeping area and a run. Bigger is always better for their health.

How do I keep a coop predator-safe?
Use secure latches predators can't nose open, strong mesh buried or skirted against digging, and lock up securely each night when predators hunt. Check regularly for gaps and weak spots.

Can guinea pigs and rabbits share a hutch?
It's generally not recommended — they have different needs and can injure each other, and rabbits can carry bacteria harmful to guinea pigs. House them with their own kind, and give social animals company.

Can I pay for a coop or hutch with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our coops and hutches start from $60, which is four fortnightly payments of $15.

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