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CHICKEN PENS / THORNVILLE, NEAR PIETERMARITZBURG

Your chicken flock
starts here.

A little pen. A flock of possibilities.
Rent a 3 × 5 m pen. Raise chickens for prepared meat or keep hens for eggs—with the care support you choose.

Let’s build my flock ↗How it worksMy flocks ↗
3 × 5 mYour pen · 15 m²
R1,000.00per month · incl. VAT
Your choiceHands-on or team help
MY CHICKEN YARD12 little chicks · Pen A1
Your 3 by 5 metre chicken pen previewA cutaway illustration with feed, water, heating and nesting equipment appearing as you add them. The actual pen is confirmed before setup. PEN A1 3 m wide5 m long
Opening your 3D yard…
3 × 5 m 15 m² PEN
Drag to rotate · pinch to zoom · tap a chicken
Arrange your pen, then save your layout below.
YOUR SETUP CHECKLISTChoose your flock’s essentials
TRY THE ROUTINE Animation only

Explore a 3D illustration built to the pen’s 3 × 5 m footprint. Game actions are practice; your team records real purchases and care in your journal.

A LITTLE HELP GETTING STARTED

Start with an idea.
Make it your own.

Editable examples, with an itemised basket. Nothing is booked or charged when you try one.

RAISE FOR MEAT

My first meat flock

A 12-chick example with setup equipment and an initial feed quantity.

R2,869.40selected items · incl. VAT
See what’s in this example
  • 1 × Your chicken pen (month)R1,000.00
  • 1 × Feeder (each)R90.00
  • 1 × Water drinker (each)R90.00
  • 1 × Brooder heater (each)R594.00
  • 1 × Thermometer (each)R691.20
  • 1 × Fresh bedding (25 kg bag)R120.00
  • 10 × Chick starter feed (kg)R104.20
  • 12 × Baby meat chicks (chick)R180.00

Includes one month of pen rent. The 10 kg starter feed is an initial quantity, not a full growing-cycle ration. Later feed, water, power, care, processing and delivery are additional. The team checks equipment and flock suitability before quoting.

HENS FOR EGGS

My little egg flock

A six-hen example with laying equipment and an initial feed quantity.

R2,708.20priced items + quote
See what’s in this example
  • 1 × Your chicken pen (month)R1,000.00
  • 1 × Feeder (each)R90.00
  • 1 × Water drinker (each)R90.00
  • 1 × Nesting box (each)R198.00
  • 1 × Perch (each)To quote
  • 1 × Fresh bedding (25 kg bag)R120.00
  • 2 × Egg tray (30-egg tray)R6.40
  • 10 × Layer feed (kg)R87.80
  • 6 × Egg-laying hens (hen)R1,116.00

Includes one month of pen rent. The 10 kg feed is an initial quantity, not a monthly ration. Water, further feed and care are additional. Hen age, laying stage, equipment coverage and availability are confirmed in the quote. Egg output varies.

Trying a starter replaces the current preview. Your account’s saved design stays unchanged until you choose to save.

01 Meat or eggs02 Pick your pen03 Add supplies04 Choose care05 Budget utilities06 Collect, sell or deliver
A LITTLE HELP TO GET STARTED

Your first flock, one step at a time.

Choose meat or eggs, a pen, supplies and who helps. See the setup cost and the costs that continue as your flock grows.

Your 3D layout is an idea for the team. It does not confirm capacity, safe heater placement or a full feeding plan.

01
START WITH YOUR WHY

Meat or eggs?

Two ways to start. One place to make it happen.

02
A PLACE OF THEIR OWN

Pick your pen.

3 m wide × 5 m long
15 m² illustrated pen. The team confirms your exact pen and readiness.

3 rows / 24 positions
A
ACCESS WALKWAY
B
ACCESS WALKWAY
C

Schematic row layout. Shaded pens aren’t taking requests. We check current condition and readiness before quoting.

03
THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER

Make them at home.

Add what you need. Already have equipment? Tell us below.

First flock? Start with the basics.Add a feeder, drinker, bedding and the equipment for your chosen flock. Choose feed quantities yourself.
TOP UP AS NEEDED

Chick starter feed

Starter crumbs, priced per kg from a 50 kg bag benchmark. Exact brand, ration and supply quantities confirmed in your quote.

R10.42/ kg · incl. VAT
TOP UP AS NEEDED

Broiler grower feed

Broiler grower pellets, priced per kg from a 50 kg bag benchmark. Agree the suitable changeover with the team.

R10.00/ kg · incl. VAT
TOP UP AS NEEDED

Broiler finisher feed

Broiler finisher pellets, priced per kg from a 50 kg bag benchmark. Suitable ration and quantities confirmed in your quote.

R9.64/ kg · incl. VAT
TOP UP AS NEEDED

Layer feed

Layer mash, priced per kg from a 50 kg bag benchmark. The team matches the final ration to your hens’ laying stage.

R8.78/ kg · incl. VAT
BUY ONCE

Feeder

5 kg plastic feeder price guide. Check chick access and the number of feeders needed before arrival.

R90.00/ each · incl. VAT
BUY ONCE

Water drinker

5 litre poultry drinker price guide. Suitable drinker type, safe access and quantity confirmed for the birds’ age.

R90.00/ each · incl. VAT
BUY ONCE

Brooder heater

40 × 60 cm, 56 W brooder heating plate price guide. Coverage and safe installation checked by the team. Electricity is separate.

R594.00/ each · incl. VAT
BUY ONCE

Thermometer

Poltek maxi-min thermometer price guide. Records current, minimum and maximum pen temperatures.

R691.20/ each · incl. VAT
TOP UP AS NEEDED

Fresh bedding

One 25 kg wood-shavings bag price guide. Material suitability and the bags needed for your pen are confirmed; one bag is not a complete-pen coverage promise.

R120.00/ 25 kg bag · incl. VAT
BUY ONCE

Nesting box

One plastic layer nesting box price guide. Number of boxes and placement agreed for the flock.

R198.00/ each · incl. VAT
BUY ONCE

Perch

Suitable perch design and placement agreed with the team.

Price to confirm/ each
TOP UP AS NEEDED

Egg tray

One empty 30-egg pulp tray. Guide price based on a 150-tray pack. Eggs are not included.

R3.20/ 30-egg tray · incl. VAT
PAY FOR WHAT YOU REQUEST

Brooder electricity

Quoted heating hours for the specified wattage. Use the electricity and water budget below first; the team matches the supply tariff and actual consumption. No automatic recharge.

Price to confirm/ heater-hour
PAY FOR WHAT YOU REQUEST

Daily flock care

Feed and water checks, flock observation and a journal note. Labour per 10-minute block; feed is separate.

R11.50/ 10-minute block · incl. VAT
PAY FOR WHAT YOU REQUEST

Pen cleaning

Pen cleaning labour per 10-minute block. Scope, materials and estimated time agreed before purchase.

R11.50/ 10-minute block · incl. VAT
PAY FOR WHAT YOU REQUEST

Egg collection

Egg collection and count recording per 10-minute labour block. Time depends on the flock and task.

R11.50/ 10-minute block · incl. VAT

Feed quantities are your shopping choices, not a full-cycle feeding calculation. We agree suitable feed, equipment sizes and care before birds arrive. Brooding power and ongoing refills are separate costs.

04
YOUR FLOCK, YOUR WAY

How hands-on are you?

Choose paid 10-minute labour blocks in Team care above. This preference alone doesn’t add a care package. We agree who covers feed, water, heat and daily checks—including days you’re away.

Choose & requestBuild your itemised basket.
Agree & payReview a complete quote first.
Watch it happenReal work, notes and site photos.
05
SMALL DETAILS. A CLEARER BUDGET.

Warm chicks. Fresh water.

See what electricity and water could cost for your flock. Change the assumptions to suit your setup.

⚡ ELECTRICITY / USAGE ONLYR3.5698 / kWh incl. VAT

Eskom Landrate 1–3 benchmark. Your account tariff still needs matching.

◉ WATER / PROVISIONAL GUIDER0.12351 / litre incl. VAT

R123.51 / kL (1,000 litres). Local reference + 20%, with VAT allowed for. Final supply rate to confirm.

A little warmth.

One 56 W plate is the example. Change the wattage and number for your actual equipment.

Count hours actually drawing power. Brooding duration, warmth and coverage are agreed with the team; these controls are budgeting examples.

Every little drink.

Drinking changes as the birds grow. Cleaning is counted separately.

5 L/day for cleaning is an editable planning assumption. Heat, bird age, leaks and drinker type change actual use. These numbers never limit access to fresh water.

Electricity estimate—Adjust your setup above
Water estimate—Drinking + cleaning
Combined usage budget—For the chosen period

Budget only · not added to your basket or charged. Your request saves these assumptions for the team. Confirm the supply tariff, metering and any shared fixed charges before accepting your quote. Supply charges, sewerage and delivery are not included above. For other electrical equipment, ask the team to include its consumption too.

How we worked it out +

Electricity = watts ÷ 1,000 × number of heaters × hours × heated days. Eskom’s VAT-inclusive usage components are 279.34 + 0.52 + 77.12 cents/kWh. Fixed supply charges are separate and must not be repeated in full for each pen. No 20% electricity markup is applied.

Water: 1 kL = 1,000 litres. We use the district’s R89.50/kL commercial reference × 1.20 × 1.15 = R123.51/kL, or R0.12351/L, as a provisional VAT-inclusive budget. This assumes the source price excludes VAT; the notice does not label that row. If it already includes VAT, the corresponding guide would be R107.40/kL. Confirm the supply invoice and tariff before charging; do not add VAT twice. Costs are rounded once on total usage, not on every litre.

Drinking references: chicks 0.10 L/bird/day for the first 21 days, then 0.25 L through seven weeks; adult layers approximately 0.22 L at normal temperatures. The estimate advances the chick age across the chosen period. Higher use and cleaning need their own allowance; actual readings take priority.

Sources checked 8 October 2026: Eskom 2026/27, table 20 · District water notice · SAPA chick guidance · SAPA layer guidance.

06
FROM YOUR PEN TO YOUR PLATE

Keep it. Share it. Sell it.

Your eggs or your chickens, prepared as meat. Choose what sounds right for now—you can decide the details later in My flock.

This saves a preference, not a booking. Processing, packaging, selling fees and delivery are quoted separately. No buyer, income, slaughter date or delivery is guaranteed. You receive prepared chicken meat, not live birds; the team confirms the registered processor and meat readiness first.

See how selling, collection and delivery work ↗
THE NEXT LITTLE STEP

Ready to start
your flock?

Send your choices. We’ll confirm your pen, bird availability, supplies and a complete quote. You review it before paying.

No charge when you send this request. Keep your private journal link to follow the next steps.

You can add the journal to your account afterward.

A LITTLE CONFIDENCE GOES A LONG WAY

Small steps. Real life.

01 / GET COMFORTABLE

A home before a flock.

Choose a pen and the supplies you need. We check the setup, feed, water and daily care arrangements before birds arrive.

02 / KEEP IT GOING

Build a daily rhythm.

Keep track of your purchased supplies and care. Your team posts actual work and photos to your private journal.

03 / ENJOY THE JOURNEY

Your eggs. Your growing flock.

Request egg collection, prepared chicken meat, suitable delivery or help arranging a sale. Review all fees first; readiness, buyers and output are confirmed from the actual flock.

Can I collect chicken as prepared meat, or have it delivered?

Yes—the request flow is for slaughtered, prepared chicken meat. The team first confirms a registered processor, packing and all charges. Collect at an agreed time or request a suitable chilled/frozen delivery quote. Your journal shows actual preparation and booking records.

Can the team help sell my eggs or prepared chicken?

Request a sale in My flock. You review the actual buyer price, all deductions and expected payout before agreeing. No sale, profit or buyer is guaranteed; payout is recorded after the team verifies payment to you.

I’ve never kept chickens. Can I start?

Yes, you can send a beginner’s request. Tell us what support you need. The team agrees suitable birds, equipment and a daily care plan with you before confirming the order.

Does the pen rent include birds and feed?

No. The pen, birds, feed, equipment, utilities and care are separate costs. Electricity and water usage can be budgeted above; the team confirms tariffs, metering and any fixed charges in the quote arrangements. Purchased goods and care are itemised. Your quote shows quantities, dates, VAT and the total. Only the rental period and care units you select are included.

Will pressing a button feed my chickens?

Choosing products changes your preview and request. Once you accept the quote and payment is verified, the team carries out the purchased work and records it in your journal. Basic animal care must continue regardless of app activity.

How many birds fit in a pen?

The drawings show a typical 3 × 5 m pen. Suitable flock size depends on bird age, type, equipment, ventilation and management. Your requested number is checked before the quote is issued.

01 / MEAT CHICKENSFrom little chick to prepared chicken ↗02 / EGG HENSA little flock for your own eggs ↗03 / YOUR NEXT STEPSell, collect or request delivery ↗

Care planning references: South African Poultry Association training guides. Ask the team for the care instructions suited to your particular flock.

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