How We Started

Ridgeway has been a trusted name in exotic animal food and products since 2005. Now, we’re bringing that same care and expertise to poultry, offering high-quality housing and essential equipment for chickens and other birds.

Simon, the owner of Ridgeway, has been keeping and breeding chickens for over 20 years, giving him first-hand knowledge of what birds need to live healthy, comfortable, and happy lives. Drawing on this experience, we have carefully selected a range of coops, runs, hutches, and care products that combine durability, practicality, and great design.

With our background in retail and a strong focus on customer service, we’re here to help you make the right choices for your flock — ensuring every bird has the best possible environment and care.

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Housing Solutions

Providing the right housing is essential for keeping chickens healthy, safe, and happy. At Ridgeway Poultry, we offer a range of hand-picked coops, hutches, runs, and poultry sheds designed with both practicality and bird wellbeing in mind.

1. Coops
Coops are enclosed shelters that give chickens a secure place to sleep, lay eggs, and retreat from harsh weather. A good coop protects birds from predators and extreme weather, whilst allowing proper ventilation to prevent damp and respiratory issues. They also provide nesting boxes for comfortable egg-laying.

2. Hutches
Hutches are compact, self-contained housing units, often ideal for smaller flocks or urban setups. They are lightweight and easy to move, making them perfect for rotating your flock across your garden to manage pasture, and limit lawn damage. They take up less space where a full coop isn’t practical. They also make a great form of temporary or quarantine housing for new or sick birds.

3. Runs / Outdoor Enclosures
Runs provide a safe outdoor area where chickens can forage, exercise, and enjoy natural behaviours. Benefits include access to fresh air and sunlight, improving health and egg quality along with safe containment from predators while allowing free-range-style behaviour

4. Poultry Sheds
For larger flocks or more permanent setups, poultry sheds offer a robust, spacious solution. They provide ample space for birds to move freely indoors. Their strong construction gives long-lasting protection against weather and predators. They provide the flexibility to house multiple birds comfortably under one roof.

Many setups combine coops, sheds, and attached runs, giving chickens the best of both worlds: secure shelter and space to roam. Choosing the right housing depends on your flock size, available space, and the level of protection your birds need.

At Ridgeway Poultry, we’ve selected products that make housing your flock easy, practical, and safe — so your chickens can thrive every day.

Other Care Products

Keeping your chickens healthy and happy isn’t just about housing — proper care and the right equipment make all the difference. At Ridgeway Poultry, we offer a carefully selected range of products designed to make daily flock management easier and more effective.

1. Feeders
Our feeders are designed to provide easy access to food while minimising waste:

  • Durable and easy to clean
  • Suitable for different types of feed, from pellets to mash
  • Designed to reduce spillage and contamination

2. Drinkers
Fresh water is vital for your birds’ health. Our drinkers ensure your chickens always have access to clean, safe water:

  • Range of sizes for small or large flocks
  • Easy to refill and clean
  • Spill-proof and designed to prevent contamination

3. Bedding & Litter
Comfortable bedding keeps your flock warm, dry, and healthy:

  • Absorbent materials reduce damp and odours
  • Easy to replace and maintain
  • Provides a soft surface for nesting and roosting

4. Live Food: Mealworms
Mealworms are a natural, protein-rich treat that chickens love. They support healthy growth, egg production, and natural foraging behaviours:

  • Packed with protein and nutrients
  • Encourages natural pecking and scratching
  • Can be fed as a treat or supplement to regular feed

5. Health & Hygiene Products
From supplements to cleaning equipment, maintaining a healthy flock is easier with the right tools:

  • Poultry vitamins and minerals to support wellbeing
  • Coop cleaners and disinfectants to prevent disease
  • Pest and parasite control products for a safe environment

6. Accessories & Extras
We also offer a variety of items to make flock management more convenient:

  • Nesting boxes, perches, and ramps
  • Egg collection trays and storage solutions
  • Flock monitoring and care tools

With our hand-picked range of housing, care products, and live food, Ridgeway Poultry makes it easy to provide the best for your birds. Whether you’re starting a small backyard flock or managing a larger group, our products help you ensure your chickens live happy, healthy lives.

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Ridgeway-Bred Birds & Other Chickens

Simon, our owner, has over 20 years of experience keeping and breeding chickens. We now offer Ridgeway-bred birds, specialising in different colours of Brahma chickens, carefully raised and hand-picked by Simon himself.

We also provide chickens bred by other breeders that are surplus to our own flocks. Offering a range of different poultry breeds, delivered across the entire UK.

Every bird reflects our commitment to welfare, quality, and attention to detail.