Horse & Hen Reviews 

84
TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.2

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Looking at 69 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciated the quality of the products, finding them as advertised and suitable for their needs. Some also experienced quick and efficient delivery, with orders arriving promptly, and praised positive interactions with helpful customer service. However, a significant number of people were dissatisfied with prolonged delivery times, often reporting orders taking weeks to arrive without notification. Reviewers frequently cited poor communication, including unanswered emails and phones, and a lack of updates or tracking. There were also issues with the subscription service, where orders were late or unfulfilled, and difficulties in obtaining refunds.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Placed order and after a couple of weeks I contacted company to check delivery and was told there was a delay and I had been informed but unfortunately I couldn’t find any sent email. I was reassured... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nothing at all wrong with the product (grass nuts) which arrived safely. However, I was disappointed with the delivery time which was very slow. If this had been the fault of the couriers then I would... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered some hemp on this website as it was good value. The hemp took 15 days to arrive, by which time I had run out. Whilst I was waiting I contacted them and they were quick to get back to me and... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The product is just as advertised. The hens enjoy it. Posting and deliver were very poor. Mostly due to the courier who sent repeated and conflicting and incorrect messages. Even allowing for the norm... See more

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Company details

  1. #261 of 262 best companies in Pet shop
  2. #22 of 22 best companies in Equestrian Shop
  3. #93 of 94 best companies in Animal feed shop
  4. #2 of 3 best companies in Poultry Shop

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Horse & Hen Country Stores is a family owned company, who have been in the equestrian and pet industry since the 1920's and have over 100 years experience.Our ethos is about offering our customers a friendly, knowledgable experience while still offering value for money and selection.Horse & Hen Supplies Horse Feeds, Poultry feeds, pet food and supplies in Derbyshire, Matlock and nationwide.


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3.2

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Same as others on here

Same as others on here, put in an order back in April 2026.
No confirmation of dispatch received so I followed this up, they assured me it had dispatched yet couldn’t provide tracking number? I then requested to cancel order and have a refund, no reply originally then eventually they confirmed it a refund had been processed. No refund received. Followed this up and no reply. They owe me £300.
I am now doing a claim back process with my bank so would advise others to do the same if you have not received your refund. Although it is a long process they shouldn’t be allowed to get away with the lies and taking peoples money.

5 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company

Awful company. They take orders, don’t for fill them, don’t refund, and then announce they’re closing. I am in the process of filing with small claims court.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still awaiting a refund!

Ordered on the 14th April.
Chased up the first order and they responded that my order had been damaged in the post, however I never received an email to say it had even been dispatched.
They offered to resend the items which I accepted, I then had to chase this order up also and was informed it had been lost by the courier.
They apologised and said they had processed a refund on the 7th May. It is now the 19th May and I still have not received my refund and have sent two emails which have yet to be responded to.
Maybe unfortunate if it is the couriers fault but I won’t be ordering again!

19 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No refund yet.

I had a fortnightly subscription order set up. They took payment on the 4th May undoubtedly knowing they were closing the business. They cancelled my order on the 8th May. No refund, no response to emails.
I'm sure others are in the same situation.

4 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Placed an order with the company, delivery was quoted to be £60 at the time of purchase after putting in my address. I placed the order. A few days later I received an email to say they’d need a further £145 for delivery because of my location. I cancelled my order. I was told my order would be cancelled and refund issued, 4 weeks passed and still so sign of my refund. I contacted them to find out what had gone on and they said they’d refund had been issued. My bank are currently in the process of resolving it for me!

10 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible company

Absolutely terrible company - do not order from them. Initially placed order and then received an email to say that I would have to pay an additional surcharge due to our location. Two weeks later there was still no sign of the delivery. Eventually I received 3 of 4 bags of the order - but one was so badly packaged that the contents were spilling out everywhere. Four weeks after that I have still not received the final bag of feed, and they have stopped responding to emails. The website claims they are having phone issues, so you cannot phone them.
Awful service, terrible communication, will never use again.

17 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Apprehensive at first as big bags to…

Apprehensive at first as big bags to try. However described perfectly and for my sprockers it's a perfect feed. Already subscribed so I can forget about ordering and it just turns up at the door. Not too many emails which is great just a renewal one and the dispatch info.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company

Awful company, lack of communication, no shipping updates, had to cancel 2 orders as they were both 2 weeks late. Phone lines do no work and voicemail full so no way to contact, email replies take 4-5 days.

22 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed an order on express delivery £9

Placed an order on express delivery £9! Yes it was a bank holiday weekend but I ordered Weds 1st expecting it to arrive no later than the Tuesday. They promised a small refund towards the postage but was never received. I then chased it up again as I needed to know if it was coming or not. I ended up driving 30 miles to buy my feed from another store as no where around me stocks it in the shops. I asked them to cancel and refund my order on the 10th it arrived on the 11th They never replied to my messages again after it was delivered. Will not use again!! Wish I had first read the reviews.

1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

really very very poor company

really very very poor company to deal with, made an order on the 1st April over 2 weeks have passed and my order has not been dispatched. i emailed the company on the 7th and was advised the order will be dispatched the following day (the 8th April), this didn't happen and since sent a couple more follow up emails which have been ignored... it is now the 15th April and i am tired of poor service and lack of customer service. i only ordered a bag of bird feed... still waiting....

1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunaetly without happy end

Unfortunaetly without happy end. Order made 10/02, today in 30/03 and no update on order. I had to involve Klarna to get money back but still waiting. I don't recommend this sop. Please avoid if you have a choice.

30 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Horse & Hen

We’re very disappointed to read your review, as it does not reflect what actually happened.

The product you ordered was clearly marked as a special order item. We emailed you three times to confirm that you were happy to proceed over a few weeks, but we received no response. Despite this, and outside of our usual process, we went ahead and placed the order.

A week later, you contacted us to chase the order. At that point, we again explained the situation and provided a screenshot of our previous email confirming that the item was a special order with a longer lead time. You then confirmed that you were happy to proceed.

Shortly after, we received a chargeback request from you without any prior discussion. We contacted you again to clarify, as the item had already been specially ordered and could not be cancelled. We then received a very rude response from you.

For clarity, the chargeback case was decided in our favour this morning, based on the evidence we provided, including our email correspondence.

The delay you experienced was longer than originally estimated due to the lack of response to our initial emails requesting confirmation. We have these processes in place to avoid exactly this type of situation, as special order items cannot be cancelled once placed and leave us out of pocket.

We always take responsibility when we make a mistake. However, in this case, we do not believe this review is an accurate reflection of the service provided.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy ordering and delivery

Quick and easy ordering and delivery. Good price and service.

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Horse & Hen

Thank you for your kind review!

We’re really pleased to hear that you found the ordering process quick and easy, and that you were happy with the price and service. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I have ordered from Horse & Hen several times now.
The order process on the website is straight forward and the delivery is always timely.
Great service.

23 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Horse & Hen

Thank you so much for your continued support!

We’re really pleased to hear that you find our website easy to use and that your deliveries have been consistently timely. It means a lot to us as a small business to have returning customers like you.

We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Problem with shipping

Problem with shipping , item not received. Company dont answer phones only communication is via email or messenger. Very frustrating experience.

11 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Horse & Hen

As a small team, we do not operate a phone line for online orders. We handle all customer service via email so that communication is clear, traceable, and managed as efficiently as possible.

Regarding your order, there was an issue with the courier (DHL), and we responded as quickly as updates became available. All of your emails were replied to within our stated 24–48 hour timeframe (excluding Sundays, when our office is closed).

Like many online businesses, we use email as our primary method of communication to help keep costs down and ensure all correspondence is transparent and in one place.

We did resolve the issue with your order, and we’re sorry that you feel our email-based support was not sufficient. However, this is our standard and clearly communicated way of working.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give 0 stars if I could

I would give 0 stars if I could. I wish I had read the reviews before ordering on line from this business. I placed an order for a Premier Equine rug on the 6th February. I was made aware of the 3 to 7 day delivery after I had placed the order. I contacted the shop after 5 working days for an update. I was told Jack the manager would call me back but he did not call. Folowing a number of calls and emails I managed to talk to Jack who informed me they were working on a 7 working day dispatch so not 3 to 7. When I had not heard from them after 10 working days I emailed and asked for a refund. I was told it would be 10 working days until I received my refund. When 10 working days had passed and no refund I contacted the shop again and received an email back saying they had not refunded me in error and I would receive a refund shortly. So, the business advertises products they do not have in stock, the 3 to 7 working days is in fact 7 at the earliest. They do not always respond to emails and telephone lines go through to messaging rather than deal with enquiries. They take your money up front and hold onto it for several weeks. they have had mine for 4 weeks. I would not order from this business again.

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Placed order and after a couple of…

Placed order and after a couple of weeks I contacted company to check delivery and was told there was a delay and I had been informed but unfortunately I couldn’t find any sent email. I was reassured I would receive order on the Friday after sending on the Wednesday. Item was however dispatched on the Friday and I received the following Monday so it took 17 days but company were quick to reply to my query . So just be aware orders may take longer than expected

9 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Horse & Hen

Thank you for your feedback.

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. As this review isn’t linked to an order, we’ve been unable to identify the details, but we have requested further information from you so we can look into this properly.

We always aim to keep our customers informed and resolve any issues as quickly as possible, so we’d really appreciate it if you could get back to us with more details.

We look forward to hearing from you so we can assist further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the third time I have used this…

This is the third time I have used this company & have always had great service from them.
I would heartily recommend them to anyone.
😀😀

9 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Horse & Hen

Thank you so much for your continued support. We're delighted to hear that you've had great service from us each time you’ve ordered.

It really means a lot to us that you’ve chosen to shop with us again, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to helping you again in the future!

Thank you
Team Horse and Hen

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