1 Coombe Grove
Ram Lane
Ashford
Kent
TN25 4LS
Tel: 01233 714258
Email: animalshacks@aol.co.uk
Web: http://www.animalshacks.co.uk
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We started as a hobby and became involved in rescuing ex-commercial hens. In addition, we now sell chickens and Coops. With an ethos of caring for our chickens to give them an environment in which they thrive before going on with their new families! In addition, we developed Animal Shacks Chicken Hotel. Our customers have absolute peace-of-mind knowing that their hens are in a safe and caring, family environment. By popular demand, we've expanded our care to include small animals too. We have a growing, diverse number of pets here, which include RABBITS, GUINEA PIGS, DUCKS, TORTOISES, HAMSTERS, DAGUS, GERBILS AND OF COURSE HENS. We are able to have many more types of pet, so please do enquire if not on the list.
Chicken Coops suitable for flocks 2-15. Clean Coops with a good size, fox-proof pen.
Rabbits/guinea pigs enjoy a hutch with foxproof run
Mice/rats/gerbils/hamsters can be brought in their existing cage, or, for a small charge, have one of ours.
All animals will be let into their individual enclosures early morning and safely closed into at sunset, making sure they are safe, dry and warm.
Chickens are given a general health check (we reserve the right to refuse any chicken, or any animal, which exhibits signs of ill health or infestation)
Your pets will enjoy a clean, safe home/pen with fresh, dust extracted bedding, to spend their days and nights in whilst with us. Clean water, food (layer pellets) and grit provided daily...plus treats (corn/mealworm)
Pet appropriate Veggies, fruit, hay and quality nuggets..e.g. Natures Feast
IMPORTANT:- TERMS YOU AGREE TO BY BRINGING YOUR PET TO US:
In the unlikely event that your pet requires vetenary attention, we will try to consult with you first but we will not let a pet suffer and will seek vetinary care if need be. All charges incurred are your responsibility.
HENS: (per night)
0-4 x hens £5
5 hens or more hens at £1 each per night
£15 minimum stay.
Discounts for large flocks (10+) and/or long stays (over 21 nights)
PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR WORMING SERVICE
RABBITS:-(Sharing per night - must be bonded)
1 x rabbit £7.00
2 x rabbits £10.00
3 x rabbits £12.00
All pets have their own housing and run, they will only share if they are bonded with the Pet they share with at home.
£15 minimum stay
IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ
WE ASK TO SEE (AND COPY) YOUR RABBITS CURRENT VACCINATION RECORD AGAINST MYXAMATOSIS AND RHD 1&2 WE REGRET THAT WE WILL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BOARD A RABBIT WITHOUT SEEING THEIR RECORD.
GUINEA-PIGS:- (sharing, per night)
£5 per night, with an additional £2 per night for each guinea pig sharing
Must be used to sharing at home (bonded)
£15 minimum stay
CAGED PETS:- per week
Hamsters
Rats
Gerbils
Mice
Dagus
Are £20 per week (single), £25.00 (2 sharing), £30 x 3 (sharing)
Must be used to sharing at home.(bonded)
Tortoise £5 per night, two bonded sharing, £8 per night, three sharing (bonded) £10 per night.
We add a nightly charge of £1 for Pets requiring heated accommodation. For pets sharing it’s only £1, not £1 each.
NB: we politely ask for a 20% deposit during peak periods. Easter, June-September, Christmas & New Year)
NB: We are open during the Christmas period. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day incur an additional £5 per stay fee on each of those days.. all other days over Christmas are as normal.
COLLECTION/DROP OFF TIMES:
ALL ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
NB:- WE ARE CLOSED SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AND ALL DAY MONDAYS.
Chickens:- wing clipping, nail clipping, worming..
We have sent our chickens here on several occasions and have been very happy with the service. The chickens have been well looked after and the owners of the establishment are very helpful and obliging as well as really competent. We have been able to enjoy our holiday knowing that our chickens are in good hands.
From Elizabeth Barrett on
Boarders Response:Thank-you so much Elizabeth, it’s always good to hear. Hope to see you again (once lockdown is over) hope you and all our customers are keeping safe and well.
I felt completely at ease when we left my son's hamster here. The owner seems a genuine animal lover. This place is beautifully located within a short distance from Ashford. The cost was really good. Our hamster was taken care of, and was returned to us after a month looking great too.
From Elaine on
A20 ashford to Maidstone direction. Once you pass Tutt Hill, remaining on the A20 you'll see an Esso garage on your left (Beefeater In to your right) turn left immediately behind the Esso garage into Ram Lane (if you get to Holiday Inn or Oakover Nurseries, you've gone too far) once in Ram Lane, drive 100 yards and turn first left. You'll see our chicken pens out front. Please park on the green to keep the road clear for the neighbours. Thank-you
Saturday noon-6pm
Sunday. 10;30-5pm
Monday. CLOSED
Tuesday. CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday. 10-6PM
Friday. 10-6PM
Bank Holidays 10-2pm
NB: these are guidelines only. If you want to come outside these hours, or coming some distance, or want to check availability, please do telephone first. Thank-you