The Boughton 902A housing for six to seven hens an ideal first time keeper unit. This is the ark that we supplied to Channel 4's The Big Breakfast Show when the fox got into their old house and killed their hens. The 902 A has one nest box.

Options:  

Scratch Mat: Sheet of 2"x 2" mesh that goes on the ground in the run area to stop digging in and out.
Draught Board: To shield the birds from strong winds a shutter can be fitted to one side of the run wire.
Extension run: Gives additional run area Can also be used as a self contained run unit, convenient when re-treating or cleaning. Has a ground area the same as the 903.
Wheels: To help move the ark

Dimensions: 

The Boughton's cover less ground space than arks of more traditional format due to the accommodation being above the ark and has the added advantage of a covered run, which gives both the hens and costly feed a degree of weather protection. 

This layout also satisfies the birds' natural instincts by allowing them to go up at night to roost. 

The Boughtons are specifically designed for bantams and medium sized birds, it is not thought suitable for large fowl. All of the range have full length side doors, access to the runs, at both ends, removable perching and a hinged ladder which may be drawn up to secure the birds at night. The nesting boxes are located at the end of the ark and have their own external egg collecting doors. To stop undesirable night occupation of the nests we have incorporated night shutters, which keeps nest fowling to a minimum and cuts down on egg cleaning time. All have stout carrying handles.