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BOREDOM BUSTERS

Spring is right around the corner, so we thought we’d share some products we love that are both seasonal and timely.

Just like us, hens get bored quickly if they don’t have stimulation. They love new ideas, games and activities, so here are just a few to keep them hen-tertained.

Feldy High-Energy Hanging Pecker Block

£6.95/1.25kg A blend of 12 specially selected, readily digestible ingredients. No binders. High in energy and calcium, great for boredom busting and any feather pecking issues.

Just Feeds Just Fi-Block Perfect Peck Treat

£5.95/1kg The Perfect Peck Treat is ideal forage replacement, the nutritious grass and grain blocks are also low in natural sugars.

Feathers & Beaky Vegetable Holder

£14.99 No more bored chickens here! Not with this vegetable feeder from Feathers & Beaky. Simply fill with your hens favourite fruits or vegetables and ta-da! Your chickens will love it!

Nature’s Grub Pecking Block

£3.49/280gm This boredom buster will keep your hens entertained for hours. Feed “as is” or hang using the hanger included. Two available flavours: Fruit & Berry or Garlic & Herb.

Chicken Swing by Omlet

£21.99 Not just a perch, this is an activity! Once your hens get the swing of it, this is a must-have for every hen!

SPRUCE UP FOR SPRING

Worms can infect chickens year round, but the summer months are the highest risk. So think about your worming, sanitation and parasite plans now. Only one licensed wormer is available for hens, but there are lots of things you can do to help keep your hens’ gut healthy and her coop spic and span.

The Chicken Vet Worm Egg Test Kit

£16.50 This test not only tests for worms but coccidiosis parasites which live in the hens’ gut too!

Nettex Herbal Gut Conditioner

£19.95/250ml Nettex Herbal Gut Conditioner is a natural supplement to aid intestinal hygiene and support healthy digestive function.

Nature’s Grub Diatomaceous Earth Red Mite Powder

£3.99/200gm | £14.99/2kg A multi-use product used to treat chickens against external parasites (lice, fleas, mites), and even internal parasites (worms), by dehydrating the exoskeleton. A best seller!

Nettex Ground & Bedding Sanitising Powder

£6.95/500gm | £18.95/2kg Highly absorbent powder for your coops. Use to clear an area of worm eggs and bacteria when worming to help maintain a healthy environment.

The Little Feed Company Cheer-Up Chicken

£6.95/1kg An all-round pick-me-up. Feed this to your hens after worming or as the seasons change to give them a well-deserved boost.