Poultry may seem simple, but they all do need some enrichment and other supplies like any other pet.
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Brands
Some people just like to know what brands to check out, so here are most of the brands. I have linked their official page, but almost every single company sells on other places as well. I often check Chewy first since they often have great prices and...
They make mostly health products for poultry
Rooster Booster
This is a great brand for supplements and health products
Durvet
This is a great brand for supplements and health products
UltraCruz
They make great poultry products most of them being for diet and health
Manna Pro
They have a great poultry line called Hen House Reserve®
Kalmbach Feeds
They have great options for making your chicken's diet high quality
Grubbly Farms
They have tons of great supplies for DIY things I have linked a few but I highly suggest that line of theirs and their enrichment since they have some great toy options
Rent A Coop
They make a lot of good products for poultry often more practical than fun
Little Giant® | Miller Manufacturing Company |
They make a wide variety of products for poultry
Eaton Pet and Pasture
They have tons of cute chicken themed signs
TwoLostBlondes - Etsy
They make some practical and fun 3-D printed things for poultry
CluckStrutCreations - Etsy
They make tons of great poultry products both fun and practical they make more than just chicken themed things which is great for those who have smaller poultry like quail
K2KustomsLLC - Etsy
Coop decorations
Cute 3-D printed sign
Pink Poultry Club Chicken Coop Sign
They also sell non-poultry things as well
Chicken sign coop enclosure accessory
Run/outside area supplies
Poultry need access to plenty of space to run around, dig in the dirt, dust bathe, sun bathe, and overall just be a chicken. The happier your poultry are, the healthier they will be, which together makes your eggs absolutely delicious
This is a great option for fencing, since chicken wire is not proper even if it's called chicken wire
Land Guard 19 Gauge Hardware Cloth 1/2in 48x100ft
These can be great during hot months to help keep your flock cold and can also be great for those who need some overhead coverage as well you can just get a smaller percentage if you don't want something so strong for that
Eastarp 90% Shading Net
Feeding supplies
You will need some supplies for feeding including buckets and scoops
They make many styles and colors of buckets
Miller Manufacturing
Great for portioning
Whirley DrinkWorks SureScoop (1 Scoop)
Grit and oyster shells
This is great for making sure your chickens get enough calcium in their diet
Small Pet Select 100% Flaked Oyster Shells
Again great for those who don't need a whole ton of supplements
MANNA PRO Oyster Shells
The third brand I would recommend for Oyster shells
Most poultry do best when these are offered free choice
This has vitamins D & E which can be very helpful during the cold months to help your flock still get plenty of those vitamins. This could also be good on very hot days since it has electrolytes. If your flock have issues with getting enough calc...
It can be hard to find ones that don't have garlic in them, this can be great for flocks who have sensitive digestive systems
ANIMED Pure Brewers Yeast 4-lb tub
This is one of the best brands for apple cider vingar if you want to give it as a supplment
Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Treats
These are all great options since they will give your poultry nutrients. They are great to use to tame your poultry and also to just scatter around, so they have to find them
This is one of the cheapest way to buy dried mealworms, dried insects are great treats since they are naturally apart of their diet
CoohGrubs Dried Mealworms
Again one of the cheapest ways to get dried fly larvae
They have four flavors these are for their treat holder, that you can find in the toy section
HAPPY HEN TREATS Treat sqaure
Fish can be great for chickens
HAPPY HEN TREATS Fish Fest Poultry Treats
Great healthy treat option
HAPPY HEN TREATS Shrimp Sensation Poultry Treats
Great option for crickets
HAPPY HEN TREATS Cricket Craze
Great treat option if you want something floral can be great way of giving some greens to your flock
STRONG ANIMALS Golden Graze Poultry Treats, 5-lb bag
This can be a great treat since it has both grains and proteins, Pecking Order also sells dried insects but they aren't as well priced as my other listing but you can check them out if you want smaller amounts with a good quality
Lentils and beans can be a great treat but they need to cooked first so they aren't toxic
Green Lentils, 2.5 Pound Bulk Bag
Great option for high quality dried grubs
EATON PET & PASTURE Premium Grubs
DIY treat mix
You can choose what you want to make your mix with. These are just things I like to feed my flock and also what I find in poultry seed mixes that are sold, since it's often times cheaper to make them in the long run than buying them. I suggest adding...
The best way to feed sunflower seeds is buying them in bulk you can mix them with other treats to save money on seed mixes. Sunflowers give your birds a healthy fat in moderation.
Wholesome Harvest Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
Just like sunflower seeds I love buying these in bulk to make my own treat mixes, flax seed is packed with omega-3
Great River Milling Organic Brown Flaxseed
They are rich in minerals and vitamins so they are great for my seed mix and I can save a bit of money in bulk
NOW Foods, Pumpkin Seeds, Raw and Unsalted,
Great since they have fiber and protein in them
Grain Millers Whole Oat Groats
This is different way of giving poultry oats, and this is the best form of any processed oats
Great River Milling Organic Old Fashioned Oats
Its hard to find Milo but it's great option
Milo, Red Sorghum
Great for giving your poultry some energy
Great River Milling Organic Soft White Wheat
Great source of fiber
Great River Milling Organic Hulled Millet
Barley is great for poultry
Great River Milling Organic Hulled Barley Grain
Rasins are a great option for adding a fruit to the mix
Organic Flame Raisins Seedless No Sugar 10LB
This is another great dried fruit option
C.J. Dannemiller Dried Papaya Chunks, Bulk
Great option for bulk cranberries
Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries
Peanuts are a great source of protein
Trailmark Naturals Raw Shelled Peanuts
Great option for adding protein
Sincerely Nuts Roasted Soybeans Unsalted
These are great for calcuim
Unearthed Premium Coastline Calcium & Shells
When serving the treat mix you can add some molasses for some extra nutrients
Chefs Quality All Natural Golden Molasses
Unlike a lot of animals some poultry can benefit from Asparagus. This brand also sells other freeze dried veggies but not all of them are good prices compared to other brands but some are greated priced so it just takes a little bit to see what brand...
Ready Harvest Freeze Dried Asparagus
Great for adding color and nurtients
Gourmanity Dried Red and Green Bell Peppers Mix
This brand is great for buying other dried veggies other than just carrots or peppers
Gourmanity Dried Carrots
This is the best way to give peas since it keeps the most amount of nutrients
Food to Live Organic Green Peas
There are a lot of brands that sell freeze dried mixed veggies but a lot of them are more for soup so they contain toxic ingredients for chickens
Freeze-Dried Mixed Vegetables
Great option for dried tomatoes
Galen Sun Dried Tomatoes
This is great for thier feathers
3 Lbs Dried Rosemary Leaves
Contains a lot of antioxidants
6 lbs Oregano
Rich source of vitamins A and K, which is great for improving blood clotting and maintaining strong bones. It's also an antioxidant and fungicide.
2 Lbs Dried Cilantro/Coriander Flakes
Should not be used as a dewormer but has several other health benfits
Fresh Finest Bulk 4LB Crushed Red Pepper Spices
It's anti-parasitic, antibacterial, and antioxidant so it good for promiting good health
2 lbs Dried Thyme Leaves
Make sure you know how to handle this correctly but it can be great for adding to the mix
TradeGrade 100% Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth
These are great for adding a good floral treat into the mix
Organic Chamomile Flowers
Great option during the colder months when you can pick it yourself
MagJo Naturals Wild-Harvest Dandelion Leaf
An antibacterial agent that can help boost immunity and respiratory health.
Frontier Organic Echinacea Purpurea Herb
Repels insects and promotes laying
Bulk fennel seeds
Aiding digestion, calming, and has a ton of antioxidants to name a few
Dried Hibiscus Flowers
Great for relieving stress and improving circulation, plus the floral smell helps deter flies and other annoying pests
OneDove 2 Pounds Dried Lavender Buds
keeps flies and mosquitoes away, and the same smell can calm birds. Due to the vitamins and minerals, it can also be fed for immune-boosting, digestion support, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidants.
Frontier Co-op Organic Lemongrass
Contain a lot of calcium and protein; make sure to handle them properly
Frontier Co-op Organic Stinging Nettle Leaf
Repels insects and helps against parasites
Anthony's Organic Peppermint Leaves
Excellent appetite stimulant
Unpretentious Tarragon Lea
Stimulates digestion, appetite, and serves as a general antioxidant
TAJ Dill Seeds
Just as great as dill seed, it helps with stimulating digestion, appetite, and as a general antioxidant
Unpretentious Dill Weed
Anti-inflammatory (prevents bruising) and anti-disease
SFL Chervil (8 oz)
Helps with digestion, reduces nausea, and helps with travel sickness. It also has a ton of minerals and vitamins.
Any sort of lentils and beans need to be cooked before serving to poultry cause otherwise they will be toxic and sprouting them is a great way to serve them as well
Having a proper feeding setup is very important. Make sure you know the size you need for how big your flock is, along with what kind of feeders you need, since some poultry need certain needs due to their facial shape.
This is a great style of feeder since a lot of poultry can eat at one time this listing also comes in 48 inches
LITTLE GIANT Reel-Top Poultry Range Feeder, 36-in
I don't like using automatic feeders unless they eat all of the feed or at least the majority of it since I worry about mold growth so I would suggest when getting a automatic feeder you do the same but that's just a suggestion. But this style is amazing for preventing food waste. This brand has other sizes but for most small flock owners this is probably the best option,
This is the other style of feeder I like since it helps prevent food waste I prefer for feeders to have legs than hang them but that is just personal preference
Little Giant Poultry Feeder with Legs
Little Giant has many great options for feeders, this one needs to be on a stand for most poultry not to make a mess with it
Little Giant Plastic Poultry Feeder
I don't have this brand specify but I have the same style of product and I love to use it as an extra feeder so my chickens don't all crowd around one feeder
ZYLINA Snack-n-Feed Picnic Table
Great metal option for this style of feeder
Lalafancy Stainless Steel Chicken Picnic Table
These are great for grit, oyster shells, and other supplements that don't need to be eaten in large amounts
Pet Lodge® Small Animal Feeder with Lid
Waterers
Having a proper water setup is very important make sure you know the size you need for how big your flock is.
Comes in a couple of colors and is the most generic waterer for poultry but works great if you have something to set this on so they aren't on the ground to keep them clean. This brand also sells the bottoms so if you want to replace them or switch c...
Little Giant Plastic Poultry Fount, 1-gal
This is the same common style but these have handles so they can way easier to carry but I would not hang since it doesn't say the handle can do that
Little Giant Deep Base Poultry Waterer 1-3 gals with handle
This is a great option since it already have feet so you don't have to worry about making/finding something to sat it on along with a handle for easy carrying
Little Giant Poultry Waterer Legs 2
These are great since they are easy to carry, the top is shaped so your flock can't try and roost on it and the drinking style can help keep the water clean but isn't suitable for all birds so make sure your birds can drink from them
Rentacoop Square 4-Port
This is the same as the other listing but larger
RentACoop Round 6 Port
This is a great option for a large waterer
Little Giant Poultry Waterer 3 Gallon
This can be great for large flocks especially during the warm months to make sure your flock has plenty of water. You need to make sure that the water stay clean and doesn't grow anything like algae since it's clear and plastic
Little Giant Dome Poultry Waterer 10 Gallon
I love these autocup options since it comes with a cup to sit in the mounted cup for easy cleaning, these can be great for making your own feeders to suit your flock needs
RENTACOOP DIY Chicken Waterer Auto-Fill Cups
This can be a great style to use for some poultry for waterers
Backyard Barnyard Horizontal Chicken Water Tip
This one legs are retractable
Tuff Stuff Poultry Drinker
Toy enrichment
Giving your poultry fun things to do will prevent them from doing behaviors you don't want them to and, overall, keep the flock healthier and happier.
Great toy
Ware Peck N Play Chicken Ball Toy (3 Balls)
Any brand will work
Chicken Xylophone Toy
This is little more expensive than the average one but it does look nicer and is easier to instal, I would remove the bell to make sure your birds don't get hurt
ImPECKables Xylophone Chicken Toy
There are many different styles and materials that you can find windchimes made out of. They don't need to be hung in the chicken's area you can hang them close so they can just hear it if you won't want them touching it. They make ones for chickens ...
ImPECKables Mirror Chicken Windchime
Mirrors are best for small flocks but they need to be shatterproof. What kind beyond that doesn't really matter. For sizing smaller ones will be marketed for children while bigger ones will be for adults. Most birds should never been given mirrors bu...
Shatterproof Mirrors
Listing has tons of sizing options
Delma Home Gym 12''x12'' Shatterproof Acrylic Mirror Tiles
Climbing/roosting enrichment
Climbing and roosting are one part of their enrichment
They have many sizes and styles my flock love them, I have linked some but they might have more options so check out their official website (linked) since it's the easiest way to view new products but Chewy has the best prices most of the time so the...
Pawhut Playsets
This is one of my flock's favorite
PawHut Active Play - perch and swing
This one has a lot to do which can help make your birds less bored
PAWHUT Active Play - bars, swings, and perches
Super easy to instal and can be a great way to get some perches in thier run
PAWHUT Perch & Steel Jungle Gym
Comes in two sizes and is made out of recycled materials
New Age Pet EcoFlex Restful Roost A-shape
Comes in two sizes and is made out of recycled materials
New Age Pet EcoFlex Restful Roost L-Shape
This is priced really well for the size
ImPECKables Wooden Chicken Playground
What isn't cuter than a chicken swingset
PAWHUT Roosting Bars
Swings can be great to give poultry something to do
BACKYARD BARNYARD Chicken Flat Bar Bird Swing
This swing is a little wider than the other listing which can be helpful for some flocks
Making them work for their food and treats can be a a great way to get them to use their brains and keep them busy as well
Good for a few poultry or you can order a bunch if you have a big flock
Ware Manufacturing Chicken Treat Roller
The bigger sizes are great for a large flock, there are a few styles for how they stand
Engage Your Flock - RentACoop Chicken Treat Dispenser
Rent A Coop other style of treat dispenser
RentACoop Chicken Treat Dispenser
This is marketed for dogs but I have one and my flock love it, it's very similar to the RentACoop treat dispenser
TRIXIE Turn Around Activity
This brand also sells blocks to put in this holder (you can find them in the treat section) but you can use it for other treats, there are other brands that sell blocks as well that fit, or you can even DIY your own treats too there
HAPPY HEN TREATS Chicken Square Treat Basket
These can be great if you are going to make your own cakes
C&S Wild Bird EZ Fill Feeder
These can be great for some flocks that are willing to work for their food, some flocks will find these too hard and not touch them but if that does happen you can try and make your own there are tons of recipes and you can just bake it so it's a lit...
KALMBACH FEEDS Premuim Poultry Block
Henhouse reserve blocks have slightly different nutritional values and come in several flavors (most are seasonal but always come back) which can make them more appetizing for some flocks
Kalmbach Feeds Henhouse Reserve
This can be great for adding some protein to your flock's diet, most other blocks have protein but most aren't close to the 15% this block has
Purina Farm to Flock Protein Poultry Block, 20-lb block
I have these in a few different sizes and they can be an easy enrichment toy you just need to shove some of their favorite fruits and veggies into the toy and hang it
JW Pet Hol-ee Roller Dog Toy | Durable Rubber Flexible Fun for Fetch & Chewing
Great toy to make them work for their feed
Interactive Slow Feed
when supervised they can be a great activity, you can freeze whatever you put on there for a cool and it will take longer to eat
Lick mats
Can be great for hanging in the coop for bad weather days
PETKORE Luna Ring with Hanging Kit =
This is a great option since it's made out of 100% recycled plastic derived from 21 recycled drink cartons.
Making sure your nesting setup is proper will make the production of them better and sometimes even a better quality since the happier the hen is, the better the eggs will be.
I have used these in two ways: to get poultry to lay in their laying boxes and to leave out so predators that go after the fake eggs won't try and steal the real deal in the coop once they get frustrated with the fake ones
These are great for keeping your nesting boxes smelling great you can make this cheaper yourself with buying your own dried herbs but sometimes paying a little more for the convenience is worth it for some poeple
They have a ton of insect control traps, I love that they have reusable options and that it bait is often very natural as well. They are available in many stores, along with online. Check your local feed stores if you don't want to buy on Amazon, sin...
RESCUE!
This is the only option they have on Chewy for rescuable ones for flies but they do have a few other options for traps this is just the one I recommend the most
RESCUE! Pop! Fly Trap
This is the other style they have for flies and the one I have and it does wonders for fly control
Making sure you keep your flock's area clean is part of making sure they stay in good health and are happy.
They have some great options for respirators and the safety equipment
3M Science. Applied to Life. 3M United States
You don't need to waste money on “egg cleaner” you just need some soap, this is a great option since it's completely cruelty-free and works just as good as other soaps that aren't cruelty-free like Dawn
Dr. Bronner's
Plain vingear can be dulited to make a safe cleaner for a lot of diffrent things
Make sure you understand how to use these since they can be very dangerous in unknowledgeable hands
Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer,
Keeping them cool
These can be great for adding to waterers to keep them cool in the summer they can also be added to shallow dishes for a cooling dish/stations
36Pcs Stainless Steel Metal Ice Cubes Reusable
Terracotta saucers can be great for making cooling dishes/stations this brand makes a lot of sizes which can be great for getting the best size for your plot
vensovo 8 Inch Terracotta Pot Saucer,
They have tons of great options for bricks that you can use in cooling dishes/stations
The Home Depot's bricks
When on the right setting and setup these can be great for keeping your flocks cool
Pre-Assembled Chicken Coop Misting System
Keeping them warm
Great option for a heated bucket for those who have cold winters you will need to heat their water source(s)
FARM INNOVATORS Heated Poultry Drinker, 2-gal
This is a great heated option for those who need fount style
Farm Innovators Heated All-Season Shelter for Pets and Livestock
Great option for a heated waterer in this style
K&H PET PRODUCTS Heated Duck Waterer, Red, 2.5-gal
These are much safer than using heat bulbs
Smart Chicken Coop Heater 200W with Thermostat
Great option for a heater
Farm Innovators 2-In-1 200W Chicken Heater
Third great option for a heater
Cozy Products Cozy Coop Chicken Heater 200W
Health and first aid
I have a whole board made for first aid and health, but these are the most commonly used ones, or are just for poultry. Poultry are prey animals, so you need to know about their health, since once they start to show signs, they are already very sick
You really should vaccinate your flock against Coccidiosis but this is a good option to treat it
All-In-One Powder (Gener X)
Great for most poultry injures
VETERICYN Plus Antimicrobial Poultry Care Spray, 8-fl oz ...
Any brand will work this size works great for smaller animals
Frontline 24 Pack Self Adhesive Bandage 2x5
Any sort of athletic tape works this is just a well known brand
Mueller athletic tape 32 rolls
Any brand works
Conforming Stretch Gauze Bandage Roll
Great size variety for those who have more than one sized animals in your home
Amabro 5pcs No Needle Plastic Syringes 1-20ml
Can be used for both small and large animals one of the best brands out there
Cardiology IV Stethoscope
Flashlights can be good for power outages, and also can be great for getting views of hard-to-see areas of animals as well. Any will work, this one just has some helpful things like 5 modes so you can get the perfect amount of light, and it's also wa...
Victoper LED Flashlight
Most pet thermometers work just make sure it's the correct size for your pet and that you know how to use it correctly
iProven DT-K117Y Pet Thermometer
Any brand works make sure the size works some may need bigger sizes
Utopia Care Bandage Scissors, 3.5
Do not clip your flock's wings these are just so you have a good pair of scissors for any other need
Mr. Pen Metal Scissors, 8 Inch, Carbon Steel
You may want to get a diffrent style set so they work better for your animals but this one has a lot of variety
Antonki 12 Pack Precision Tweezers Set
MED PRIDE makes other types of gloves along with any brand working
MED PRIDE Medical Vinyl Exam Gloves
Great to always have on hand
Bleedstop bleedclot powder pet
There are many brands this is just a very well known one
Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Bulk
Carriers
They have tons of great options for carrier and can be found outside of Chewy as well like Amazon
Petmate Carriers
I perfer this style of carrier since it can be very helpful to have that top opening
IRIS Two Door Front & Top Access Travel carrier
This one comes in a few color incase you want a colored one
MIDWEST Spree Two-Door Dog Carrier
Cameras
They have tons of great options for outdoor and indoor cameras for pets
Wyze cams
They have tons of great options for those who want cameras that can move and/or tilt
Lorex cams
This is one of the brands I use for outfoor cameras since they have great options for wireless solar pannel options
ieGeek
This is the brand I use for indoor cameras but they have some outdoor options as well
