Henny+Roo is a chicken subscription box that ships you treats, toys, and other useful products for backyard chickens and their keepers!
They offer two subscription types:
- The Treats-Only Box for $21.95/month, or
- The Poultry Supply + Gift Box for $39.95/month
This review is of the Poultry Supply + Gift Box for $39.95/month + free shipping.
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About Henny+Roo
The Subscription Box: Henny+Roo
The Cost: $39.95 a month with free shipping. Save with longer commitments!
The Products: Useful and fun products for backyard chicken keepers. This box includes a mix of toys, treats, and other chicken necessities as well as the occasional chicken-themed home item.
Ships to: The US
Henny+Roo December 2019 Chicken Box Review
Winter is in full swing, and even if I leave the coop door open, the girls just want to stay inside! This is probably because they are spoiled heat-lamp hens who are used to having warm bottoms. Needless to say, this review is a little late because getting them to participate has been harder than normal lately.
"Human, why is it so cold? Can't you DO SOMETHING about this?"
Our box comes complete with an info card explaining all of the items arriving this month.
Let's see what is inside our box!
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Henny and Roo Logo Knit Beanie Hat
Will happens to be quite the beanie enthusiast as well as a chicken enthusiast. I knew this soft green hat would be something he would love. It fit his head perfectly and kept his ears and scalp warm this past weekend when he was cleaning out the coop. Sorry to say I have no pictures of this because the wind was blowing sideways, and the hens aren't the only ones who hate this cold.
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Iowa Blue Farms Superfood Grubs - Buy a 1 oz sample for $2.00
I have never before seen dried worms referred to as "upcycled" but these were raised on the leftovers from craft beer grains, coffee, and apples, which actually sounds a little delicious, especially if you are a worm. My chickens don't seem to care about these finer points, but I do appreciate these sorts of details. They also love dried worms of all sorts, so I am excited this was one of TWO bags for them this month.
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Dried Chubby Mealworms, 8 oz - Retail Value $14.99
This second bag is much larger, meaning loads of snacking for Dizzy and Satchel to get them through the winter blues. Even though they couldn't be convinced to emerge from the warmth of their coop, I did open the front door and peek in, with worms ready to be enjoyed!
In typical fashion, Dizzy was the first to hop down and investigate.
Worms can warm even the coldest chicken hearts.
Since they refused to leave the coop (and I would normally scatter treats like this around the yard for foraging) the coop itself would have to do! I also scattered some in their covered outside run if they felt like braving the cold a little.
This is the time of year where you really want to be mindful of frostbite on your chicken's comb, wattles, and earlobes. Though mine have a heat lamp, it is still worth checking up on, especially since Satchel has a larger comb. These fleshy areas on a chicken's face are soft and featherless, meaning they are much more sensitive to cold. Luckily, no signs of damage here!
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Hen Love Ornament - Retail Value $9.95
Though this review is on the late side, I did manage to enjoy this ornament on our tree (mainly because I didn't take it down until like last week...). It is made of stainless steel, and as a side note, can be used as a bottle opener in a pinch!
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Gauze Pack
Gause is always good to have on hand, and this pack continues the theme of this subscription adding little first aid must-haves to my collection each month.
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Backyard Chicken 2020 Calendar
We actually didn't have a 2020 calendar for the kitchen yet, and this is perfect. I hung it next to the window I generally use to check in on the girls in the yard.
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Egg Scrubbie Brush - Retail Value $5.95
Satchel has been an egg-laying fool, which is shocking because she is an older hen and she stopped laying regularly for almost a whole year before this recent wave of eggs. Our coop is on the larger side and we try to keep it pretty clean, but every so often you do end up with dirt or worse on your fresh eggs. This brush is perfect for cleaning them off! We generally don't use water to clean our eggs (they are porous and liquids allow for things to absorb into them) but I use dry brushes when needed.
Laying Box Liner
Our last item comes in every box and is a super handy laying box liner. This helps keep your eggs clean after the hens leave them in the elevated boxes they use to lay. Since Satchel has decided she isn't done quite yet, these are really nice for her to lay eggs on.
Hopefully, we get a random warm day to enjoy the grass next time! See you then!
The Verdict: Henny+Roo continues to be a bright spot in my subscription box rotation. I know my hens love it too, even when they just feel like being shut-ins. They absolutely loved the worms this month, and I love that there were so many inside, meaning I can spoil them longer. Will loved the green beanie and I enjoyed the ornament and egg brush very much!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, your first box will be the welcome box or the February box. Per Henny+Roo:
Orders placed the 1st - 10th of the month start with a Welcome Box, renew on the 15th, then continue the following month, shipping on or about the 5th of the month. Orders placed the 11th - 31st start with next month's box.
Value Breakdown: This box costs $39.95, meaning each of the 7 items inside has an average cost of $5.71.
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