Got Red Mites in Your Hen House? These Products will help...
Our chooks all-time favourite afternoon treat! Whole kernels of lovely golden yellow maize. Remember when treating your chooks only about 5 to 10 grams per bird per day especially if they have access to a complete, balanced feed like Weston peak layer pellets. Our maize is grown locally. Yes, we can courierPlease note all our 25kg feed bags are sent out in large heavy-duty plastic bags 😊Please re-cycle these where you can ♻️
$20.00 - $40.00
Omlet's Freestanding Chicken Perch gives your chickens the opportunity to get the full free-range experience! Hentertaining, moveable and completely customisable, it's the chicken accessory both humans and hens have been waiting for!
$199.00 - $369.00
PoleTree - Customisable Chicken Perch - Fun for the Whole Flock!Entertain your hens on a whole new level and use all the vertical height in your chicken run with the Omlet PoleTree Chicken Perch.
$329.00 - $749.00
Nutritious edible greens for chickens. Plantain/Minutina/Cocksfoot/Sorrel/Dandelion/Subterranean Clover/Red Clover/Beet Blend and Chicory Blend.A hardy blend of nutritious greens to grow in trays for confined poultry. Most have tap roots that will quickly re-grow leaves that are eaten. Either sown in open trays that can be placed in their enclosures or sow directly into the ground. Sowing guidelines included. Available in 30g and 100g packs.
$9.95 - $19.95
Delicious leafy greens for hens. Chicory Giant Chioggia (Cichorium intybus).Chicory can be grown all year round for your chooks to enjoy. Lots of green, leafy upright growth; highly palatable, very nutritious and very beneficial for your chickens and pet rabbits. Grow Chicory Greens like you would silver beet for your chooks and pet rabbits to relish. Sowing guidelines included.
$9.95
Quick to grow and highly nutritious. Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivus).Highly nutritious greens for your chooks. Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants and enzymes. Very easy to grow in open trays and place in rotation in your enclosed chicken run/s.
$9.00
Best auto feeder for small spaces! If space is a premium in the chicken coop then this mini feeder is the one for you 😊 The best thing about the Appletons MINI Step On Feeder is that it takes up ONLY half the space of the Appletons Large Step On Feeder and does the same job. Benefits: For chook keepers with 3 to 4 hens. Remember an average laying hen eats app. 130 - 140g of layer pellets a day so the consumption vs when you need to fill it Suitable for all standard sized birds (brown shavers and hylines), heavy breeds and some larger light breeds (leghorns.) This brilliant step-on auto chicken feeder holds approximately 6kg. Hens are foragers and do best eating little and often throughout the day so feed on demand works best. Reduces hierarchy in flocks ensuring all birds get enough feed which results in happy hens and better egg production. Vermin-proof: Keeps out rats, mice and sparrows ensuring your poultry feed is not contaminated. Keeps feed clean and helps to reduce the worm burden. Ideal for busy people that are not always home early in the morning and late afternoon to feed their hens and those of us that go away for weekends. Reduces feed wastage and saves money. Open feeders can lose up to 40% of feed to sparrows and other birds. NZ made - supporting local NZ business The unit is made from aluminium with alloy rivets, plated steel hinges, nuts and bolts so it keeps working in adverse weather. Includes our very own Appletons training instructions which are clear and easy to follow. Training is very important and best not to be rushed or shortened. Chickens need to be POL (point of lay) 18+ weeks of age and older for training. Dimensions: app. 30cm (long) x 46cm (wide) x 22cm (height) (Height when fully open is 40cm) What Size is Best? The large step on feeder or mini step on feeder?The large size is more suitable for a larger walk-in hen house especially if you plan to position the feeder inside the hen house or outside in the poultry run (protected from the weather) where there is plenty of space. The large step on is twice as wide as the mini and therefore offers more hens the opportunity to feed at once (+ it also holds more food.) The mini 6kg version is perfect for smaller flocks living in movable chicken coops where the footprint of the coop is small and space is a premium. Using two mini step on feeders in a larger flock (instead of one large one) can work well as two feeding stations can dissipate any possible dominance over the feeder by a bossy hen/s and also help when introducing new birds. The perfect solution for those that keep 3 to 4 chooks in a mobile chicken coop like the Ultimate Coop on Wheels or the Eglu Cube Chicken Coop. "At one stage we were feeding all the neighbourhood sparrows, mice and rats and it was costing us a fortune. When we moved to these step-on feeders (now 16 years ago!) and got the chooks trained to use them our feed bill was considerably reduced and the feed now stays clean and is no longer contaminated with mouse/sparrow droppings. Plus our chook houses are also now free of sparrow droppings and easier to keep clean reducing risk from contamination like salmonella and other diseases carried by the wild birds and rodents. Definitely worth the investment. It will pay for itself in no time!" Fionna Appleton
$195.00
Our best selling auto feeder! Stop feeding the sparrows, rats and mice and keep your chicken feed clean 😊 Benefits: For chook keepers that keep 4 to 20 hens -however, the feeder will need to be topped up more regularly if you keep more hens. Remember an average laying hen eats app. 130 - 140g of layer pellets a day so the consumption vs when you need to fill it up can be calculated. Suitable for all standard sized birds (brown shavers and hylines), heavy breeds and some of the larger light breeds (leghorns). This brilliant step-on auto chicken feeder has a large capacity and holds approximately 12kg. Hens are foragers and do best eating little and often throughout the day so feed on demand works best. Reduces hierarchy in flocks ensuring all birds get enough feed which results in happy hens and better egg production. Vermin-proof: Keeps out rats, mice and sparrows ensuring your poultry feed is not contaminated. Keeps feed clean and helps to reduce the worm burden. Ideal for busy people that are not always home early in the morning and late afternoon to feed their hens and those of us that go away for weekends. Reduces feed wastage and saves money. Open feeders can lose up to 40% of feed to sparrows and other birds. NZ made - supporting local NZ business The unit is made from aluminium with alloy rivets, plated steel hinges, nuts and bolts so it keeps working in adverse weather. Includes our very own Appletons training instructions which are clear and easy to follow. Training is very important and not to be rushed or shortened. Chickens need to be POL (point of lay) 18+ weeks of age and older for training. Dimensions: App. 51cm (long) x 46cm (wide) x 22cm (height) What Size is Best? The large step on feeder or mini step on feeder?The large size is more suitable for a larger walk-in hen house especially if you plan to position the feeder inside the hen house or outside in the poultry run (protected from the weather) where there is plenty of space. The large step on is twice as wide as the mini and therefore offers more hens the opportunity to feed at once (+ it also holds more food.) The mini 6kg version is perfect for smaller flocks living in movable chicken coops where the footprint of the coop is small and space is a premium. Using two mini step on feeders in a larger flock (instead of one large one) can work well as two feeding stations can dissipate any possible dominance over the feeder by a bossy hen/s and also help when introducing new birds. "At one stage we were feeding all the neighbourhood sparrows, mice and rats and it was costing us a fortune. When we moved to these step-on feeders (now 16 years ago!) and got the chooks trained to use them our feed bill was considerably reduced and the feed now stays clean and is no longer contaminated with mouse/sparrow droppings. Plus our chook houses are also now free of sparrow droppings and easier to keep clean reducing risk from contamination like salmonella and other diseases carried by the wild birds and rodents. Definitely worth the investment. It will pay for itself in no time!" Please note this size feeder is not suitable for bantams, we do have the Appletons Bantam Step On Feeder for smaller sized birds. Our Appletons Mini Step On Feeder is identical to our Large Step On Feeder but only half the width - ideal if you have a smaller flock of 3 to 5 standard-sized hens and/or need to fit it in a small run/coop.
$224.00
Best automatic bantam step on feeder. Perfect auto feeder for all small poultry breeds: Bantams, Hamburghs, Campines, Lavender Araucanas and pheasant We have been so impressed with these Bantam Step On Feeders for feeding our smaller ladies. 😊 The Pekin Bantams took to them quickly (little birds with high IQ's!) and now 16 years on they are still the perfect auto feeder for our smaller breeds. We are saving on feed as the sparrows just don't get the opportunity to help themselves any longer. PLUS we have been using them in our pheasant flights and they have been working well with the ringnecks, ornamental pheasants and our smaller ornamental ducks. Benefits: Perfect for 3 to 6 bantam-sized chickens: this feeder will need to be topped up more regularly if you keep a larger number of hens. Suitable for all smaller sized fowl (Bantams, Hamburghs, Campines, Lavender Araucanas and pheasant) This brilliant step-on auto bantam feeder holds approximately 4kg. Hens are foragers and do best eating little and often throughout the day so feed on demand works best. Reduces hierarchy in flocks ensuring all birds get enough feed which results in happy hens and better egg production. Vermin-proof: Keeps out rats, mice and sparrows ensuring your poultry feed is not contaminated. Keeps feed clean and helps to reduce the worm burden. Ideal for busy people that are not always home early in the morning and late afternoon to feed their hens and those of us that go away for weekends. Reduces feed wastage and saves money. Open feeders can lose up to 40% of feed to sparrows and other birds. NZ made - supporting local NZ business The unit is made from aluminium with alloy rivets, plated steel hinges, nuts and bolts so it keeps working in adverse weather. Includes our very own Appletons training instructions which are clear and easy to follow. Training is very important and not to be rushed or shortened. Chickens need to be POL and older for training. Dimensions: Overall size of feeding unit is 390mm (width) x 160mm (height) x 320mm (depth).
$195.00
Suitable for all chicken breeds. 4 sizes to suit your requirements: 5kg, 8kg, 12kg and a 20kg capacity Benefits: The unique treadle operation of this feeder will ensure your poultry has all-day access to their favourite feed. No risk of injury with the unique treadle system which allows your poultry to walk on to the ramp which activates an inwards opening trap door, giving free access to their feed. The operating system is almost silent which will not spook extra timid poultry. The feeder can be operated by all poultry big and small from the smallest of bantams to the largest of heavy breeds. The adjustable weight of the pedal allows adjustments for birds as little as 250 grams to open, if this is too light, then simply adjust to one of the 5 different settings. Built from robust heavy gauge galvanised steel and mouse-proof. They will also work well to keep the sparrow and other wild birds out too. Please note trough and treadle are plastic and not rat proof. For best results, we recommend using this feeder undercover and out of the weather. Useful Info on Training Training takes approximately a week. We recommend not feeding the chooks anywhere else or out of any other feeders whilst in training so they learn to use their new feeder. Try placing a stone on the treadle for the first 3 or 4 days so they learn where the food is, then remove the weight and let them learn to stand on the treadle to expose the feed. They will quickly get the hang of it. To keep the best flow into the feed trough we recommend using a small even-sized pellet in these feeders like the Westons layer pellets. Dry mash due to its powdery consistency will require regular cleaning out to keep the flow moving. Do not use feeds that contains molasses, neither are they good for your hens they also clog the feeder ie : Chook Tucker. Please note the slot at the base of the hopper can be adjusted to regulate the flow of feed. We recommend letting your chooks empty it out regularly so the fine dust that builds up with both pellets and mash can be cleaned out. Dimensions (approximate) :5kg - 260mm wide x 400mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle8kg - 275mm wide x 470mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle12kg - 345mm wide x 495mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle20kg - 345mm wide x 660mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle The two smaller sizes are narrower across the front (26cm and 27.5cm) only allowing 1 hen to feed at a time. The two larger sizes are wider (both 34.5cm) which will allow 1 very large hen or two standard sized hens (brown shavers) to feed at the same time. Minor assembly required upon delivery. Download Assembly Manual
$129.00 - $179.00
Very effective organic treatment for poultry scaly leg mite. This treatment is totally organic. A mixture of Cotton Seed Oil and Eucalyptus. Instructions.Spray oil on legs, avoiding the feathers. Saturate the affected areas. "Scaly Leg Spray" works by suffocation. A good poultry leg spray should be applied twice a week (every 4 to 6 days) to the feet and legs for four treatments. Cleanliness and sanitary measures around the chicken coop are in order because the mites can live for long periods in cracks and crevices without feed and water. Please keep bottle at room temperature and best used when contents is warm. If too cold the liquid will not move through the sprayer. Do Your Chickens Have Scaly Leg Mite?Scaly legs on chickens are caused by a parasitic mite (Knemidocoptes mutans) that burrow under the scales on the chicken's legs. The damaged tissue weeps, which is what these mites feed on. Signs and Symptoms. Raised scales on the legs. Crusty legs. Lameness (severe cases). Can also be found on the comb and wattles. In the early stages of the infection, the chicken will have mild irritation. It takes several months of infection before the scales on the legs start to lift. Repeat application is recommended. You should treat all of your birds even if only one bird has scaly legs, as scaly leg mite is very contagious and it is highly likely that all of your birds will have the mite.Scaly foot is a bird ailment that is common among caged birds and also affects many other bird species. It is caused by mites in the genus Knemidocoptes which burrow into the bird's flesh. The tunnels made by the mites within the skin cause dermatitis and scaly lesions. Scaly face is caused by the same mite responsible for scaly foot and other related mites cause depluming. The condition is transmitted from one bird to another by direct prolonged contact.
$29.95
This worming treatment has no egg withholding period. Best Before Date 08/2027 Flubenol™ 5% contains flubendazole, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic with high efficacy against all gastrointestinal worm species that commonly occur in poultry. It is effective against roundworms (Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria spp., Amidostomum anseris and Trichostrongylus tenuis), gapeworm (Syngamus trachea) and tapeworms (Raillietina sp.). Its safety profile allows a safe and secure use in most poultry species, including the breeding stock. Flubenol is a tasteless powder which is added to dry feed. Dosage for Poultry. Dosage rate: To treat your flock mix the powder thoroughly into the feed and feed it out for seven consecutive days. It needs to be thoroughly mixed through the pellets or crumble do not just sprinkle on top. To treat a large flock (22-25 hens) mix 15g (3 teaspoons) into 21.5kg feed for chickens and geese or for a smaller flock (7-8 hens) 5g (one teaspoon) per 7kg feed. (please check recommended daily ration on your feed bag to work out exact amount). To treat pheasants and partridge mix 15g (3 teaspoons) in with 11kg feed. To treat turkeys mix 15g (3 teaspoons) in with 32kg feed. To work out the dosage 1 x standard sized laying hen eat 130g of layer pellets per day.Mix the required amount of feed to be consumed over the week for your birds and on the 8th day remove what is left replacing it with fresh unmedicated feed.In case of infestation with tapeworm, double the dose for seven consecutive days.The good news is there is no withholding period for eggs and meat for poultry. Symptoms following overdosing: Flubenol 5% is non-toxic; even considerable overdosing does not produce side effects. In poultry, even three times the highest dose for seven days had no negative effects on egg production, egg quality, hatching results and growth of offspring.Treatment with Flubenol can only be effective if the hygiene of pig pens and poultry housing is observed. Available in a 600g tub and in smaller sachets for treating smaller flocks. Treatment for Pigs. Flubenol is effective against the mature and immature larvae and eggs of the following species of worm: Large Roundworm, Red Stomach Worm, Nodular Worm Lungworm, Threadworm and Whipworm. Individual treatment: (Single administration).Add 1 g of Flubenol for each 10 kg bodyweight onto the finished feed. (This is equivalent to 5 mg of flubendazole per one kg bodyweight). One 13 g measuring spoon treats one 130 kg sow. An easy way of administering the dose is to add it to a buttered bread roll and feed it to your pig. Treat twice a year unless recommended otherwise by your veterinary surgeon. Pigs brought onto the premises should be treated on arrival and before mixing with other animals. Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 7 days of treatment.
$24.95 - $119.00
It's good practice to worm your hens regularly. Monitoring your chooks droppings is one way to keep track of their general health. If you see signs of worms in their faecal matter we recommend worming your poultry. Active Ingredient: Levamisole Hydrochloride 24% w/v as an aqueous solutionEffective treat for worms for chickens, turkeys, ducks, cage birds and pigeons. Aviverm™ is an anthelmintic which provides simultaneous treatment of immature and adult stages of the three most important intestinal worms: Ascaridia (roundworm; Capillaria (hairworm); Heterakis (cecal worm) Easy to use ONE dose treatment. Birds should immediately resume full growth rate and egg production. A ready-to-pour liquid concentrate that makes a clear solution in their drinking water. Palatable to birds of all ages. Easy follow-up treatment 5 to 7 days later is important, as this will get any eggs that have hatched & break the worms' breeding cycle. Worm-free birds mean higher egg production, faster growth rate, reduced mortality, better feed conversion and all-around good health. Withholding period for eating eggs or birds produced for meat is 7 days after treatment! Directions for Use: Simple to use; add to your chooks drinking water at a rate of 1ml per 9 kg of body weight. If you have 3 x hens in your flock, only 1 ml of Aviverm is required to treat them all. 1 ml added to 1 litre of water (based on approximately 300mls per hen per day) should be all they need for about 8 hours. For larger flocks estimate the number of birds served by each tank and work out their average weight Using these figures, estimate their total live weight Now estimate how much Aviverm™ is required at a dose of 1ml per 9kg live weight Add this quantity of Aviverm™ to the drinking water Ensure sufficient water is available for 8 hours of normal consumption Total Live Weight Dose (based on 1ml per 9kg live weight) 250g 0.03ml 500g 0.6ml 1kg 0.11ml Formula used: Administration:For maximum efficiency, the treated water should be consumed in the shortest possible time. Withhold water from 2 hours before nightfall until morning, or lights are turned out, and then supply treated water only. Flush out tanks and replace them with fresh water after 8 hours or as soon as the treated water is consumed. Broilers and other chickens raised under continuous lighting, withhold water for 1 hour in summer or 2 hours in winter before supplying the treated water. Then continue as above Tips Use drinkers birds are accustomed to using and check that all the drinkers are working properly Avoid treating on a day when normal water consumption of a flock might be reduced due to a sudden drop in temperature Do not treat in extremely hot weather. Aviverm™ will not affect the growth rate or egg production of the birds, nor will it affect the fertility or hatchability of eggs when used in accordance with directions for usePLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON BOTTLE BEFORE USE. For more info please click here.
$24.00
Very effective for treating poultry lice. Used with great results in poultry circles as a reliable treatment for most internal and external parasites. Effective on external parasites ie: lice and scaly leg mite but will also kill any red mites that try to suck off your chicken. This is long-lasting endectocide and is applied directly to the skin of the bird. It is approved for use on other farm animals but has not been officially approved for use on poultry hence the recommended 14-day withholding period for eggs and meat. This little bottle will treat a good number of birds. (Approximately 100 treatments if applied correctly.) Now available in a dropper bottle with nozzle and cap for handy dosing. Helpful Notes.What are you treating your birds for? Worms? If you are treating for internal parasites we recommend following up treatment within the prepatent period of the particular worm you are treating for. We have a great blog on worming which you may find helpful. (link below) If your hens are laying best to use a product that has no withholding period like Flubenol.Lice?If you are treating for external parasites: eg. lice then we recommend a one off treatment is usually only necessary. We also advise checking again after a couple weeks to make sure the louse infestation has gone. If not - then best to repeat. We generally inspect (physical health check) our birds 2 to 4 times a year (usually when the seasons change) and treat them accordingly for lice. We find the pour on drench works brilliantly for lice control. Poison. Keep away from children. Please note this is a liquid and we cannot slip it into a courier satchel - it needs to be sent in a box.
$25.00
Brilliant all-round liquid supplement for poultry. Mite Rescue Remedy is a liquid complementary feed designed to assist with the recovery of symptoms of a red mite attack such as lethargy and anaemia.Red Mite Rescue Remedy contains a spectrum of vitamins, chelated trace elements, iron and key minerals. contains key B group vitamins for skin and feathering; minerals like iron to aid replacing of red blood cells. Red mite attacks often causes anemia among flocks, the continual sucking of blood leaving hens lethargic and pale. contains Vitamin E and Selenium to boost their immune systems (and also the perfect tonic to solve a Wry Neck issue in poultry). contains proteins which are the essential building blocks to achieving good health Use during & after a red mite infestation. Help your hens bounce back to health with Poultry Mite Rescue Remedy. Instructions for useAdd to clean drinking water at 25ml per 5 litres for a period of 3-5 days. Contains (contents per litre) Vitamins: Vitamin A 1,000,000IU • Vitamin D3 40,000IU • Vitamin E 800mg • Vitamin C 10mg • Niacin 500mg • Vitamin B1 50mg • Vitamin B2 20mg • Vitamin B5 400mg • Vitamin B6 100mg • Vitamin B12 600mcg • Vitamin K3 50mg • Biotin 7mg Folic Acid 60mgTrace Elements: • Iron (Chelate) 500mg • Manganese (Chelate) 1,500mg • Zinc (Chelate) 1,500mg • Copper (Chelate) 500mg • Selenium (Selenite) 15mg • Cobalt 5mgAmino Acids: • Lysine HCL 1,000mg • DL Methionine 1,000mg Other Elements: Magnesium 500gm
$18.95 - $44.95
High energy mineral supplement for poultry. Poultry Drink Concentrate is a high-energy mineral supplement rich in iron. Provides all-round support for poultry but is especially recommended for birds recovering from mite infestation, for support during moulting or for any birds not looking in the peak of health. Easy to use, economical and can be added to the drinking water for the whole flock. Use after red mite infestation. Support during moulting. Rich in iron. All-round support. Instructions for use.Add 10mls of Poultry Drink to every 5 litres of drinking water. Replenish as required. Ingredients.Sorbitol, phosphorus (phosphoric acid), iron (sulphate) potassium (chloride) manganese (sulphate), copper (sulphate).
$14.95 - $29.95
Offers all-round support for laying hens. Poultry Pep is a tasty aromatic blend of minerals, spices and vitamin C that has a whole host of benefits to help support all-round condition and encourage birds to eat their ration. Maintains immunity. Encourages growth. Promotes good eggshell quality. Plus supports egg-laying performance. Maintains condition during extremely hot and cold weather. What's in Poultry Pep?Vitamins, Pro-vitamins, Micronised wheat bran, Calcareous seaweed, sodium bicarbonate, Germinated barley (dried at low temp & ground), fenugreek, fennel & aniseed powder, turmeric & angelica. Key benefits?Ascorbic acid is a white compound that is synthesized by poultry in the kidneys. During stress, however, this ascorbic acid becomes insufficient to meet the bird’s requirements. Vitamin C helps reduce stress-related problems such as poor immunity, feed intake, oxidative stress, poor growth, eggshell quality and egg-laying performance. The addition of vitamin C in Agrivite Poultry Pep gives the product the perfect formulation for an effective all-round supplement and moult treatment. What poultry can I use it on?Poultry Pep is suitable for all poultry including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons, game birds and more... How do I administer Poultry Pep? 1 x heaped tablespoon with the daily feed ration for every 10 birds Poultry Pep™
$17.00 - $35.00
Are your hens laying soft-shelled eggs? An intensive calcium, magnesium and vitamin D3 liquid supplement for developing bone strength, egg shell quality and to support feathering.Vitamin D3 enables the body to absorb calcium and magnesium is essential for the bone and eggshell matrix. Add Agrivite Enhance to the water and notice the difference. Dosage: Add 5ml per litre to drinking water - replace water daily. Give for 3-7 days initially then one day a week. Improves egg shell quality. Supports feathering. Encourages the body to absorb calcium. Contains magnesium. Active Ingredients per 100ml. Vitamin D3 40,000iu, Calcium 680mg and Magnesium 50mg. Instructions for use.For best results use Enhance FSB Supplement at the recommended dilution in drinking water, initially for 3-7 days and subsequently once per week. Replace treated water after 24 hours with newly treated or freshwater. Do not use in combination with other products.
$18.00 - $45.00
Instant energy source for sick birds. Nettex Poultry Power Drops are a fast acting pick-me-up supplement for chickens packed full of energy and immune supporting vitamins. Results can be seen in just 30 minutes! Instant energy source for weak chickens. Helps support birds during periods of stress and illness, including the introduction of new birds to the flock, periods of warm weather or following illness. Helps support peak egg production when maximum stamina and energy are required. Helps support appetite and feed efficiency. HOW TO USE SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. Administer 1ml per kg of body-weight (average weight of an adult bird is 2.5kg) daily, into the mouth of the bird. Administer Nettex Poultry Power Drops for a minimum of 3 days and maximum of 5 days. Do not exceed the recommended feed rate. Application may be repeated as desired as a nutritional supplement.
$46.95
Vitamin boost for hens. Nettex Poultry Vit Boost Tonic is a complimentary supplement formulated specifically for chickens that supplies essential vitamins to support health, growth and vitality all year round through the drinking water. Developed to help support chicken overall health, particularly in times of stress such as moulting, laying, heat stress, mite infestation, illness or during the introduction new birds to the flock. Supports maintenance of peak egg production and chicken health. Contains seaweed for egg quality and yolk colour. Contains Biotin to help maintain healthy skin and feathers and supports feather regrowth following moulting. Available in a 250ml and a 500ml. HOW TO USE. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE Do not use undiluted. Maintenance: Add Poultry Vit Boost Tonic to the birds’ water at a rate of 5ml to 4.5ltrs of water for 5 days once a month. During periods of stress: Feed at a rate of 5ml to 1ltr of drinking water for 5 days once a month. Make up fresh solution daily
$39.95 - $59.95
Beneficial for hens in-the-lay and in-the-moult. Nettex Poultry Seaweed is a natural feed supplement for chickens to support yolk colour, egg and feather quality. Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids to support yolk colour, and help improve shell quality. Provides additional support at moulting to support new feather growth. HOW TO USE. Add 1 x 20ml scoop of Nettex Poultry Seaweed per 1 kg of feed. Mix in well. Introduce to the diet gradually. Ideal for use when birds are in moult or simply to help maintain good health. Contains: Seaweed - a natural source of Vitamin A, Vitamins B1, B2, C and D; Calcium, Sodium, Chlorine, Sulphur and Cobalt.
$32.00
Laying hens love this! Reap the benefits. Nettex Poultry Egg and Shell Support Powder is a complementary mineral feed specially formulated to improve egg quality, assist digestion and provide nutritional support for laying hens. Ideal for laying hens resulting in faster moults, good egg quality and healthier, stronger birds. This nutritionally advanced mineral supplement contains high levels of limestone and oyster grit to increase calcium consumption to form strong and sturdy eggshells. Phosphorous is added to help the birds metabolize calcium. Probiotics (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) are high in quality proteins and contain a wide ratio of amino acids and B vitamins that stimulate extra immune protection to improve all-round condition and performance. Seaweed improves the quality of eggshell strength, improves yolk colour and increases egg laying numbers as well as improving feed conversion and absorption of nutrients (seaweed is rich in Vitamins A, D & Iodine). Contains aniseed to help stimulate appetite. Feeding Guidelines: One rounded teaspoon will feed 15 birds per day. Add Egg & Shell Boost to feed twice a week for optimum health. Add to dry or wet feed.
$28.95
Long lasting, quick acting mite spray. Nettex Total Mite Kill Spray is a highly effective insecticidal spray for use in chicken housing against mites (including red, depluming and Northern Fowl mites), fleas and other flying and crawling insects. Rapid knockdown insecticide for amateur use, in an aerosol format to kill all types of mites in hard to reach areas of housing. Long-lasting, residual action continues to work even after drying. Can be used in poultry housing, arks, coops, hard, porous and non-porous surfaces and on hard and soft furnishings in domestic premises (including kitchens). May also be used in domestic outbuildings such as sheds and barns, stables etc. Contains Permethrin. HOW TO USE SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE Remove birds, eggs, feed and eating and drinking utensils. Remove all bedding and clean housing thoroughly. Spray directly onto all surfaces including the underside of the roof taking particular care to spray in hard to reach areas cracks and crevices. Leave to dry fully (at least two hours) before returning birds to housing. Perfect to treat hard to reach areas of the housing such as cracks and crevices. In times of infestation, apply initially, repeat 3 days later and then use weekly as part of your regular cleaning routine.
$43.95 - $59.95
Quick and easy to use. Nettex Total Mite Kill Ready To Use Solution is a highly effective insecticide and disinfectant cleaner for chicken housing. Kills mites, lice and other crawling insects. Formulated with an oily base, which penetrates deep into cracks and crevices of housing. Ready to use formulation. Contains Permethrin. HOW TO USE SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE Remove birds, eggs, feed and eating and drinking utensils. Remove all bedding and clean housing thoroughly. Spray directly onto all surfaces including the underside of the roof taking particular care to spray in hard to reach areas cracks and crevices. Leave to dry fully (at least two hours) before returning birds to housing. Apply no more than 1L of product up to 100sqm of surface. In times of infestation, apply initially, repeat 3 days later and then use weekly as part of your regular cleaning routine.
$36.95
Reduces smells and extends the life of bedding. Nettex Ground and Bedding Sanitising Powder is a highly absorbent sanitising powder for use in chicken housing, coops and runs. Can be used during worming to clear the ground of worm eggs and bacteria. Helps maintain a healthy environment for poultry. Contains natural Zeolite and Yucca to absorb moisture, the odour of faeces and organic matter, reducing the risk they pose to birds. Helps neutralise ammonia and other noxious odours. Bedding conditioner for chicken coops – can help extend the life of the bedding. A fantastic powder product for treating the ground inside your run as well as inside the hen house. Ground Sanitising Powder will provide a healthier environment for your hens. Sprinkle on the ground to kill worms at all stages in their development from eggs, to larvae, to fully grown. Ground Sanitising Powder works by drying out any potential living/breeding spaces for these little parasites and smothering them. Killing worms on the ground will mean that the likelihood of your birds ingesting more worms is greatly reduced, resulting in a healthier and happier bird. The powder can also be used inside your bird's house or wherever there may be a buildup of droppings. HOW TO USE Apply powder over the run and inside the housing and nesting boxes. There is no need to remove bedding and it is safe to collect and eat eggs that have been in contact with this product. Apply liberally (at a rate of 50g per sq.m.) wherever faeces and organic matter are present
$28.50 - $57.95
Antiseptic spray for wounds on poultry. Nettex Wound Spray is an easy-to-apply aerosol to treat wounds on chickens. Many poultry wounds are caused by a peck, a spur, a claw, or something else dirty, germs can often get deep into the wounds. A highly effective cleanser with a powerful bactericidal action. Treats superficial wounds and abrasions and it works quickly to kill bacteria to stop the threat of infection. A must-have in any poultry first-aid kit! Antibacterial – providing effective protection from the risk of bacterial infection. Leaves a violet coloured residue when applied to indicate that the affected area has been covered and to disguise the appearance of blood, to help prevent pecking or bullying. An essential tool for minor wound management. Aerosol spray for precise and easy application. HOW TO USE Separate injured bird from others to avoid potential cannibalism. Clean wound and spray area from about 15cm (6”). Repeat daily or as necessary. Do not use on large open wounds that may require stitching or hydrogel bandaging. We recommend using gloves during application as any purple spray will also stain your skin. At Appletons we like having wound spray on hand to treat any wounds or assist with feather-pecking. The violet colouring masks the colour of blood and the spray does an excellent job of healing the wound fast.
$28.95
Anti-feather pecking spray for poultry. Nettex Anti-Feather Pecking Spray is a dual purpose spray to help prevent pecking among chickens and cleanse minor wounds. Deterrent spray with a strong odour and foul taste to help discourage biting, plucking and cannibalism. Contains antibacterial agents that will help cleanse minor skin wounds and abrasions and support the healing process. Cannibalism and feather pecking are complex behavioural problems of chickens. Boredom can increase incidence and can lead to minor wounds and infection. Symptoms include pecking at the feet, vent, head, wings and feather pulling. A must-have in the poultry first-aid kit! HOW TO USE Disposable gloves must be worn. Shake well before use. Spray for approximately 3-4 seconds around the pecked area. Repeat every 3-5 days until pecking has stopped. Cannibalism and feather pecking are complex behavioural problems found in both poultry and game birds worldwide. It can affect any birds in small backyard flocks through to the large commercial flocks. One day all is fine in the pen then the next time you look it has started. There are many reasons for it happening but some of the main reasons are overcrowding, boredom, stress, pecking order, poor quality feed and disease. If it happens in your flock you need to move fast and treat birds and if necessary remove wounded birds. Symptoms include pecking at the feet (usually very young chicks) and the vents, tails, wings and sometimes the head and necks of young and mature birds. It can also include feather pulling. Cannibalism and feather pecking may lead to wounding leaving the skin open to bacterial infection. In severe cases, this leads to the loss of blood and leads to general anaemia. If the feather pecking and cannibalism is not caught in time birds can be almost eaten alive and sometimes 'gutted' if the wounds start around the tail and vent. If you find it in your flock act quickly. Most of us that keep poultry will find this a very useful spray as feather-pecking can be a real problem at times in flocks. Please note if feather pecking has been happening for a while in your flock the 'action of feather pecking' becomes a habit. Habits can be hard to break. Removing the pecker (the bird responsible and usually the bird showing no visible signs of feather loss) from the situation is often the best thing to do. Treat the affected birds in the flock and give them an opportunity to regrow their feathers - which can take a good 4 to 8 weeks. If your chickens have wounds from pecking please remove them and treat them with Nettex Wound Spray. Do not leave chickens with visible fresh wounds in your flock as it is too tempting for other chickens to peck them.
$37.95
Smite Professional Disinfectant Concentrate is a powerful product for cleaning and disinfecting your chicken house of red mite. Smite is a powerful biocidal disinfectant, killing micro-organisms, bacteria and viruses. It is a highly efficient cleaner, getting rid of organic matter where mite parasites breed and thrive, and it works as a super degreasant, removing the build-up of waxes and faecal deposits. Smite Disinfectant Concentrate should be diluted before use and then applied using a knapsack or hand sprayer. After cleaning the chicken animal housing, we suggest using Appletons De-Mite Powder to eliminate any traces of red mite. Also available in a Ready To Use 750ml Spray Bottle.
$22.95 - $37.95
Multi-purpose cleaner, sanitiser and odour neutraliser. Poultry Shield can be used for cleaning and sanitising all animal housing and equipment and for the treatment of red mites. A clean house means healthy, happy chickens. It removes build-up dirt, faecal and waxy deposits and removes the organic matter in which red mites live and breed. We find it to be very effective in the control of red mites in our hen houses and chicken coops. A revolutionary approach to controlling Red Mite in poultry. Environmentally friendly. 95% killed in 48 hours including eggs. No egg withholding period. Effective against bacteria, virus, yeast and fungi. Non-toxic. Can be used safely around your birds. Instructions: To make 1 litre of Poultry Shield add 200ml of Poultry Shield concentrate to 800ml water. To clean, sanitise and odour neutralise your coop: Remove old bedding and excess litter. Spray interior areas and equipment with Poultry Shield solution. Pay particular attention to the roof structure, joints, cracks, crevices and perches. Leave to soak for one hour and wash/brush clean if necessary. - Protect your water supply. Rinse out drinkers weekly with Poultry Shield solution. Very effective and can be used in organic production according to the UK verification but no approval has been sort for use in NZ organic systems.
$39.00
Safe for small animals and caged birds. Less toxic than table salt. Odourless & Non-staining. Eradicates pests physically, not chemically. Safe for all caged animals - rabbits and guinea pigs. The uniquely sized particles pass through the exoskeleton blocking the stomach tract and simply dehydrates. The pest can not build an immunity to the product therefore it works long term. Due to the Milling process, RX becomes negatively charged which keeps the product in the environment long term for continued effectiveness Spray RX Powder onto pet bedding, sleeping areas and the surrounding environment. DO NOT apply directly to animals.
$32.00
Coxiprol is essential to have handy when raising young birds. Coccidiosis is an intestinal parasite that exists just about everywhere. It can take a heavy toll on chicks, starting from about three weeks of age. The parasite multiplies greatly in the gut of the chick, and vast numbers of "oocysts" (think of them as eggs) come out in the manure. Chicks raised on litter floors scratch and peck at the litter, looking for food, and become infected. The explosive multiplication of the coccidia can lead to dead, stunted, and sick chicks. Chicks that are exposed to only low levels of coccidia become immune without becoming sick. Control is achieved by breaking the reproductive cycle. Chicks raised on wire floors don't get coccidiosis because they don't have enough contact with the manure. Chicks raised on free-range from a very early age tend not to get it because they also don't have enough exposure. Chicks raised on old litter (used for at least six months) tend not to get it because the litter eventually harbours microscopic creatures that eat coccidia. Medicated chick starter contains drugs that suppress coccidia directly. Wet litter, crowding, intermittent feeding, and any type of stress tend to increase coccidiosis. If the feeders are empty, the chicks will spend more time nosing around in the litter. If you have an outbreak of coccidiosis, - the first signs are usually visible as ‘bloody’ poop. A must-have if hatching and raising your own chicks!Treating CoccidiosisAnticoccidial drugs are very effective. The danger zone is usually around 3 to 7 weeks. Keep chicks on a crumble that contains low levels of coccidiostat. With a serious outbreak, you need to put a coccidiostat in the water, since sick chicks that will not eat will still drink. It is worth having an anticoccidial drug-like Coxiprol on hand as if caught earlier enough and treated the chicks bounce back quickly. Available in a 250ml and a 1L bottle.
$34.00 - $72.00
Powdered first aid supplement for sick and injured birds and animals. Provides highly digestible nutritional support for sick, stressed and injured birds. Extrusion cooked for safety and digestibility. Includes vitamins, minerals, calcium and essential amino acids. Includes Probiotic to support the establishment of healthy gut flora and pre-digestives to further support struggling digestive systems. Can be force-fed using a crop needle or feeding spoon. Recommended for sick, stressed or injured birds. Directions:Reconstitute the food by slowly adding hot water and mixing with a fork. Mix until the formula will just drip from the prongs of the fork. Ensure that the formula is fed as 30-36°C. Can be force fed using a medication needle or feeding spoon. Crittacare Avian should be fed until the bird has resumed normal feeding. Ingredients:Whole grains (Corn, soybean & wheat), isolated soy protein, vegetable oils and natural organic acids, calcium carbonate, probiotic and pre-digestives, Amino Acids (lysine & methionine), vanilla flavour, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, H & K), Minerals (calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus potassium, selenium, sodium, sulphur and zinc). Guaranteed Analysis:Min. Crude Protein 21.0%Min. Crude Fat 15.0%Max. Fibre 4.0%Max. Salt 0.5% Expiry:2 years from date of manufacture. Storage:Store in a dry area below 30°C
$39.00
Powdered first aid supplement for sick and injured birds and animals. Recommended for: Use as a first aid supplement for sick, injured or stressed birds and small animals that are not eating voluntarily. Can be used with: Poly Aid Plus is a welcome addition to a bird keeper’s first aid kit, along with Spark Liquid and Avian Crittacare. Key features: Contains sustained release carbohydrates for ongoing energy, Probiotic to restore gut flora, essential proteins, vitamins and electrolytes to assist in recovery from illness and stress. Can be administered directly via medication needle or added to food sources for animals eating voluntarily but requiring additional dietary support to make a stronger recovery. Directions: Add 5mL of water to 10g of Poly-Aid Plus and make it into a slurry. Make fresh daily for each use, discard any unused portion. Ingredients: Active Constituents: Each 10g dose contains:Vitamin A 200 IUVitamin B1 94µgVitamin B2 240µgVitamin B3 1mgVitamin B5 248µgVitamin B6 80µgVitamin B9 45µgVitamin B12 1µgVitamin C 10mgVitamin D3 25 IUStarch-Maize (hydrolysed) 7.5gVitamin E 0.5mgVitamin H 2µgVitamin K 0.2mgAlbumen 2gCalcium Gluconate 58mgCholine Bitartrate 8mgMagnesium Sulphate 45mgPotassium Chloride 76.8mgProbotic® 0.1gSodium Chloride 110.2mg
$49.00
Miracle pet balm. An anti-bacterial and anti-fungal cream with great healing properties.Smooch is an NZ owned and operated company that makes natural healthcare products for humans and their pets. This cream originally came about as the owners' pet dog Tui suffered from contact dermatitis from flea bites (she was flea treated but they still affected her if one landed), also from grass and plants, particularly Wandering Jew. Doctor Pet can be used on sores, scratches, rashes, eczema, liver spots, bites, after an operation, protection from the sun or to ease sunburn. Promotes healing through daily application to the problem area of natural healing ingredients. Deters flies from an open sore. Apply Doctor Pet daily for full benefits. Distract pets immediately after application to allow the product to absorb, approximately 2-3 minutes. Like all Smooch products, there’s nothing in Doctor Pet that they can’t eat. There are many plants and grasses that can result in an allergic reaction for animals but Wandering Jew (aka Tradescantia and Wandering Willie) is a succulent plant that commonly causes contact dermatitis in many animals. Doctor Pet can be rubbed on pets skin and between toes before or after a walk (or both) to assist repairing the skin damage and possibly prevent itchy bellies due to the thin film it creates on their skin. Can be used on dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. Ingredients: Fijian Niu Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Sesame Oil, Hemp Oil, Plant-based Vitamin E, Smooch has had a lot of success with this product and wish you well trying it on your pet. Feedback has been very positive with many comments like "Thank you, you have saved us thousands!"
$22.00
If you’re lucky enough to have a constant supply of delicious eggs in your kitchen, this is the eggcessory for you! The Egg Skelter is the perfect way of keeping the hens’ hard work in date order, at room temperature and proudly on display!
$39.95
For animal bedding, poultry laying boxes.or putting around your strawberries! This is new-season straw. In an easy-to-courier cardboard carton.
$15.00
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