A small shop in Glenbrook, south of Auckland, for people who keep backyard chickens. The Chookyard sells supplies for the runs and coops, and its staff will also help with a bird that is unwell. First aid and general health advice is given by email, and the shop asks for a description of the bird's signs or behaviour along with photos or video.
The shop is open on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm, which the website describes as new hours. Customers who are unwell or have flu-like symptoms are asked not to visit. Email or text is the best way to reach the shop, since the staff are often serving customers at the counter or working outside in the runs and cleaning coops.
Shipping is not free. Within Auckland the courier fee is worked out for each order, and outside Auckland customers request a shipping invoice or email for a quote. Delivery can be arranged and invoiced separately. The shop's shipping, returns and damaged goods policies are set out in its FAQs.
The shop is at 53 Reid Road in Glenbrook. Our pick in Glenbrook for a backyard keeper who wants advice on a sick bird as well as supplies.