Bonds – a well conformed bird breed specifically to produce good quality eggs for approximately 300 days per year.
Very friendly and docile the girls are fully immunised and wormed and are available in Red, Black and White varieties.
These birds will lay productively for up to three years as well as providing children and adults alike with a source of amusement.
All poultry require a secure, weatherproof enclosure with room for nesting boxes and roosting perches and if not free range, an enclosure where they can safely roam, scratch and indulge in dirt baths.
A combination of a high protein bagged feed and green leafy vegetable scraps (i.e. spinach, silver beet, cauliflower leaves etc.), and shell grit will result in a contented bird producing good quality eggs.
Chook Feed »
Whether for show, pet or egg production, all poultry varieties benefit from a balanced ration of bagged feeds, supplemented with green leafy vegetable scraps and shell grit/calcium.
Country Heritage Feeds BFA organically certified laying mashes (fine and coarse) and also BFA certified laying pellet
Chooks for SALE! »
Please note: Due to COVID-19 our availability on chooks might be scarce. Please call us on 3289 1699 to check if we currently have any available
We have many gorgeous girls available as starter pullets in red, white and black, generally around 18 weeks of age, for you to take home and enjoy the fresh eggs they will provide you with.
The Bonds is a very popular crossbreed with an excellent reputation for producing good quality eggs that can exceed 300 in the first year.
These friendly and docile girls are fully vaccinated and wormed.
Not only will these chooks lay productively for up to three years of age, they can entertain children and adults alike with their inquisitive and outgoing nature.
Bedding and Nesting Boxes »
Nesting boxes are an important part of setting up your chicken coop. Boxes should be filled with a bedding material such as straw or sawdust which should be kept dry and replaced regularly. You should also treat the nesting boxes for mites and lice to ensure complete parasite control. Placing fake eggs into a nesting box encourages hens to lay in that nesting box rather than laying in a hard-to-find spot.
At Gleam O Dawn, we have both single and double pre-made nesting boxes along with a range of straw or sawdust to use as their bedding. We have a wide range of products, including chemical-free and natural, to reduce the risk of lice and mite infestation.
Chook Health »
Chooks are susceptible to a range of health issues from skin conditions to diseases. Like all animals, worms can make chooks quite sick if not dealt with and can and affect their overall health in a significant way.
Chooks don’t wash themselves with water the way we do. To keep themselves clean and healthy, they need to take dust baths regularly. Not only is this something that they thoroughly enjoy, it also minimizes the chance of them carrying mite and lice.
To reduce the risk of mite and lice infestation in your flock, there are many products at Gleam O Dawn that will help you best care for your chooks and keep them happy and healthy. From liquid to tablet form we also have a number of products to treat and prevent your chooks against worms. Remember to pop in and chat to one of our knowledgeable staff at any time for advice.
Chook Feeders and Waterers »
When it comes to feeders and waterers, Gleam O Dawn’s selection is impressive. We have products designed to keep their food clean and dry and feed a small flock to large flock. All products are designed to keep a continuous supply of food and water ensuring your chooks will not get hungry or thirst.
We also stock automatic step feeders that protect the chook food from pests and weather and can also reduce the amount of valuable feed that can often be lost to wild ducks, sparrows and other hungry birds. Pop in to Gleam O Dawn see which style and size of feeder would best suit your flock.
Bonds – a well conformed bird breed specifically to produce good quality eggs for approximately 300 days per year.
