Chicken Healthcare

All chickens get clean by getting dirty 😊 Just like a human bathtub, a dust bath to chickens is all about cleanliness. It’s not only chickens who like to hit the dirt – you may spot other birds such as sparrows and blackbirds taking a dust bath too. The dust or sand absorbs surplus moisture and oils on the skin. A dirt bath maintains the water resistance of the outer feathers of a chicken. It also deters parasites such as mites and lice by coating the insects’ breathing pores or simply driving them away. Dust bathing is an important part of keeping chickens healthy and clean. Once fully coated in dust or sand, the chicken will have a shake-down, just like a dog after a dip in a river. A quick preen of the feathers, and they’ll be all done and dusted. Literally. In addition to these physical benefits, dust-bathing is also thought to be mentally rewarding for hens. It helps them relax, and is a way of socialising too. Keep your hens mite and lice free with an Appletons Dust Bath Kit. Your Appletons Dust Bath Kit includes: Recycled rubber dust bath bowl with carry handles – heavy duty and flexible 1 cup calcium carbonate + REFILL 1 x 1.5kg Fine Sand + REFILL 1 cup Wood Ash + REFILL A dash of Medicinal Herbs (can be lavender, rosemary, lemon balm or mint) Dimensions: 56cm including handles, bowl diameter at top 50cm, height 22 cm. We have supplied all you need except for the dry dirt, which is best sourced from your own backyard. Make sure it is dry, fine and friable.Dust Bath Bowl is best placed undercover or out of the rain on wet days. Refills available

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A natural health tonic for chickens. It is natural pest control for worms and coccidiosis in poultry, bantams, chooks, chickens. No added colours, flavours or preservatives. A mixture of Liquid Molasses and fine Diatomaceous Earth (Non-toxic fossilized diatoms). 100% natural. Whilst not a treatment, regular use may assist in the control of worms and coccidiosis. Diamol is a blend of liquid molasses and diatomite carefully formulated in a special process which converts the molasses to a dry powder form for convenience. Available in a 250g jar. Dosage: Sprinkle one tablespoon onto 1kg of feed 3 times a week.

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Instant energy source for sick birds. Poultry Nutri-Max provides an instant energy source for sick, weak and lethargic birds. Supports vitality, energy, immune, stress responses and assists recovering birds.   Provides an instant energy source for sluggish birds (sick, weak or lethargic birds) Helps boost the immune system and vitamin levels during periods of environmental stress, e.g. when feed intake is depressed at high temperatures Helps maintain peak production at times when maximum stamina and energy are required Reduces the effects of stress during vaccination, handling and following anti-biotic treatment when feed absorption can be disrupted Increases appetite and greater feed conversion Kelp boosts the immune system and increasing energy. Fenugreek improves the performance of poultry by its antibacterial activity and positive effect on gut morphology plus also beneficial for anti-stress. Aids in preparation for the onset of lay Aids in disease recovery  Available in a 50ml glass bottle with dropper. Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecumFenugreek is an annual plant that is grown mainly in India, Pakistan, and China. Fernugreek seeds possess many beneficial effects such as hypoglycemic, anti-helminthic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. Nutritional-wise, fenugreek is a rich source of protein, fatty acids, and minerals such as phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium. It also contains many flavonoids, polysaccharides, saponins, and alkaloids (trigonelline and choline). Specific applications studied in poultry include: Antidiabetic: Fenugreek contains an amino acid called 4-hydroxy isoleucine, which works to normalize glucose metabolism by increasing the body's production of insulin when blood sugar levels are high. Anti-stress: A research study conducted on broilers showed that their body weight increased significantly and had improved feed conversion ratios when they were provided higher amounts of fenugreek seed powder in their diet (10 to 40 g/kg). Kelp boosts the immune system and increases energy.Fenugreek is an excellent anti-stress remedy. Bladderwrack or Kelp is high in antioxidants, including carotenoids and flavonoids, which help fight against disease-causing free radicals. Antioxidant minerals, such as manganese and zinc, help combat oxidative stress and may help protect cardiovascular health and prevent cancer. By adding sea kelp to your flock's diet, you have the opportunity to improve their nutrition, boost their immune response and promote egg laying.  In the diet of chickens kelp can improve immunity, antioxidant capacity and performance. Siberian Ginseng is a popular herbal plant widely used for its variety of effects in both traditional and research-based medicines. It benefits are anti-fatigue, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-tumour and anti-inflammatory.

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Very effective organic treatment for poultry scaly leg mite. This treatment is totally organic. A mixture of Cottonseed Oil and Eucalyptus. Instructions.Spray oil on legs, avoiding the feathers. Saturate the affected areas.  "Poultry Leg Spray" works by suffocation. Gently massage the legs, ensuring all areas are covered. Repeat every 3-4 days for 3 to 4 weeks.  Do not pick off the scale debris, as it can cause bleeding. The chickens will help by pecking the debris off the leg themselves. In cases where a chicken's scales are lost, they will not regrow.  Even if your other chickens do not have signs of Scaly Leg Mites, it is recommended that you treat them as well so that these Scaly Leg Mites do not establish themselves in your flock. It is contagious. Check their legs regularly throughout the year. There is no egg-withholding period.  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 store the bottle at room temperature and best used when the contents is warm. If it is 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.

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This broad-spectrum wormer has no withholding period for eggs.  Yes, you can keep eating the eggs! 😊 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.). Registered in New Zealand for use on poultry.  Dosage  Formulated to use in commercial feed production, but can be used to treat smaller backyard poultry flocks.  To treat your flock, mix the powder thoroughly into the dry feed and feed it for flock for seven consecutive days. It needs to be well mixed through the pellets or dry mash. (Do not just sprinkle on top!)  30mg/kg (standard dose) 60mg/kg (for tapeworm treatment) Flubenol can be used to treat chickens, turkeys, geese, partridges and pheasants. Do not use this product to treat pigeons or parrots. Important | Get dosage correct & mix well 1) Follow the product instructions exactly (species, dose, method, frequency)2) Mix well (Uneven distribution can reduce effectiveness) Directions for Use: Calculate what 1 hen eats daily (look on the label on your feed sack) Count the number of hens in your flock  (treat everyone) Multiply the number of hens by the daily ration for one hen This total indicates how much feed your flock eats in a day Multiply this number by seven (7 days of treatment) This total is the amount of feed you need to medicate for the treatment period Dose exactly - 30mg Flubenol to every 1kg of feed  Empty and clean all feeders Feed medicated feed for 7 consecutive days On the eighth day, remove any medicated feed and empty Replace with non-medicated, fresh feed For best results, we recommend sanitising/ cleaning your hen house at the same time using Poultry Safeguard. For more info on deworming your flock read here. Repeat Treatment within the PPP of the Identified Worm Follow-up TreatmentAll poultry worms have a life cycle of between 2 to 7 weeks. It is critical to break this life cycle, so a repeat treatment should be administered within the pre-patent period of the worm (PPP). The PPP is the time period in days from worm egg ingestion by the chicken until the adult worm starts producing eggs in the chicken and sheds these eggs into the environment. When dealing with specific problem worm species, we always consider the PPP of the worm in question, because you want to keep your Flubenol treatment interval just shorter than this time period, so that you effectively prevent further contamination of the environment with worm eggs, and thereby continue the infective cycle.So, for instance, with a normal large roundworm (Ascarid) infection, a longer treatment interval of around 5-6 weeks is what we suggest (the life cycle or PPP of this worm species is the longest of all the commonly found poultry worms). However, with Gapeworm, the PPP is around 2-3 weeks. So, to effectively control the burden for this worm species, we recommend following up with another treatment 2 weeks after completion of the first.We recommend doing a follow-up treatment of Flubenol within the PPP for the worm you are treating. The good news 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.

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It's good practice to worm your hens regularly. Active Ingredient: Levamisole Hydrochloride 24% w/v as an aqueous solutionEffective treatment 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 to expel mature and immature roundworms.A ready-to-pour liquid concentrate that makes a clear solution in their drinking water. Palatable to birds of all ages. Birds should immediately resume their full growth rate and egg production. Worm-free birds mean higher egg production, faster growth rate, reduced mortality, better feed conversion, top condition and bloom, uniform batches, and fewer rejected carcases.Registered for use on chickens in New Zealand. Monitoring your chickens' 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.  The withholding period for eating eggs or birds produced for meat is 7 days AFTER treatment. Directions for Use: Estimate the number of birds served by each tank and also their average weight. Using these figures, estimate their total live weight. Now estimate how much Aviverm is required at a dose rate 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. DOSAGE RATE:1 mL per 9kg live weight (equivalent to 0.03g/kg levamisole hydrochloride) Total Live Weight  Dose (based on 1ml per 9kg live weight) 30g 0.003mL 50g 0.006mL 70g 0.008mL 90g 0.01mL 250g 0.03mL 500g 0.06mL 750g 0.08mL 1kg 0.11mL   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 the lights are turned on and then supply treated water only. Flush out tanks and replace 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 one hour in summer or two hours in winter before supplying the treated water.Then continue as above.Aviverm is to be used as a single treatment.  Repeat doses are to be made no sooner than 21 days after the previous treatment and only after seeking advice from a suitably qualified or experienced Animal Health advisor.  FOR BEST RESULTS: Administer Aviverm in the drinkers the 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 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.  Withholding Times:Animals producing meat and offal for human consumption must not be sold for slaughter during or within 7 days of the last treatment. Eggs from treated birds must not be sold for human consumption for 6 days following the cessation of the last treatment. PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BOTTLE BEFORE USE. For more info please click here

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Very effective for treating poultry lice. Used with great results in poultry circles as a reliable treatment for most internal and external parasites. Generally used for the treatment of poultry lice and scaly leg mite, but will also kill any red mites that try to suck off your chicken. It is a topical treatment 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 10 day withholding period for eggs (and 63 in NZ for meat).This little bottle will treat a good number of birds.Dosage rate is 0.1ml per 1kg live body weight.Approximately 60 treatments. (calculated on 60 brown shavers that weigh 2.5kg each )Available in a dropper bottle with a nozzle and cap for handy dosing. Helpful Notes. What are you treating your birds for? Worms?  We recommend using an approved wormer for treating worms in poultry. Our recommended choice for laying birds is Flubenol, as there is no withholding period for eggs. If treating birds that are not laying then Aviverm is easier to dose. Please note with Aviverm, there is an 8-day withholding period for egg consumption. If using pour-on drench, please note it does not kill all types of internal worms. We recommend following up treatment within the prepatent period of the particular worm you are treating for. Please read our informative blog on working chickens. Lice? If you are treating for external parasites, eg, a one-off treatment usually does the trick; however, if not all birds are treated and the hen house is not thoroughly cleaned (disinfected), then birds can reinfest quickly. For best practice, we recommend checking birds after 7 to 10 days and repeating the treatment as lice eggs can hatch in this period of time. 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 that the pour-on drench, when dosed correctly, works brilliantly for lice control.  Read our informative blog on treating lice. Important Considerations. Off-Label Use: Cydectin is approved for use in other farm animals like cattle and sheep, but does not have an official, scientifically tested withholding period for poultry specific to the label. The recommended periods for poultry are derived from New Zealand's default withholding periods for unregistered veterinary medicines in birds ensuring human food safety. Active Ingredient Accumulation: The active ingredient, moxidectin, is highly lipophilic (fat-loving) and accumulates in fatty tissues, including the egg yolk, which causes residues to persist for a longer period. Correct Dosage: It is crucial to use the correct dosage (applied to the skin, such as under the wing or on the back of the neck)  Egg Management: Eggs laid during the withholding period should not be eaten or fed back to the flock, as this can reintroduce the chemical into the birds' systems and prolong the withdrawal period. They can, however, be used for incubation. Don’t feed them to other animals, such as dogs, as residues may affect them too. 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.

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Very effective for treating poultry lice. Control lice on your poultry by sprinkling Poultry Lice Powder around the vent, under the wings and around the neck hackles, repeat treatment in seven days. It may be necessary to re-dose for severe infections. It is recommended that Poultry Lice Powder is used regularly toprevent Lice from re-establishing themselves on your birds.  Avoid inhaling dust by using a suitable dust mask. Wear eye protection.  Instructions: Repeat every 3-4 days for 2 to 3 weeks.  Poultry Lice Powder is Organic. No Egg Withholding Period. Ingredients: Sodium Hydrogencarbonate and Silicon Dioxide.

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Vitamin boost for hens. Nettex Poultry Vit Boost Tonic is a complementary 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

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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 

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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).

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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.

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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™ 

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Laying hens love this! Reap the benefits. Egg and Shell Support Powder has now reverted (back!) to its original name - Mineral Boost. Nettex Mineral Boost 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. Phosphorus is added to help the birds metabolise calcium. Prebiotics 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 Mineral Boost to feed twice a week for optimum health.  In period of increased stress feed daily for one week.

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Beneficial for hens in-the-lay and in-the-moult. BB DEC 2026 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. 

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Instant energy source for sick birds. Nettex Poultry Power Drops are a fast-acting pick-me-up supplement for chickens, packed with energy-boosting 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.

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Anti-feather pecking spray for poultry. Pre-order today, arriving in-store 16th/19th Jan A highly effective aerosol spray to combat cannibalism and feather-pecking in poultry as well as tail biting in pigs. It has a distinctive, long lasting, revolting smell which the attacking bird finds repulsive. It leaves a brown mark on the application area so disposable gloves and a mask are recommended when using this product. How To Use Wear protective gear: Use disposable gloves and a mask due to its strong smell and potential to stain. Shake well: Ensure the product is well mixed before use. Apply to the affected area: Spray around the pecked area for approximately 3-4 seconds. Repeat as needed: Re-apply every 3-5 days or until the pecking stops. Address underlying causes: Feather pecking can be a complex behavioural problem caused by boredom, overcrowding, nutritional deficiencies, or the presence of a bully hen. The spray is a deterrent, but addressing the root cause is essential for a long-term solution.  Consult a veterinarian: In severe cases of damage or persistent issues, professional advice should be sought.  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.

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Antiseptic spray for wounds on poultry and other animals. Wound Care Plus harnesses the power of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) for effective wound healing.  It promotes a sterile environment crucial for wound recovery, reducing inflammation, while stimulating granulation tissue, ensuring faster closure of wounds allowing for minimal scarring. Unlike traditional antiseptics, this product is non-toxic and gentle on the skin, making it suitable for various wound types, including cut, rashes, chronic wounds and burns.    Does not sting or burn Safe to use around eyes No sticky or oily residues Colour free Veterinary recommended Made In New Zealand A must-have in any poultry first-aid kit! Available in 250ml or 500ml. Ingredients: pH neutral, ANK Neutral Anolyte. Less than 0.05% Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl).

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Powdered first aid supplement for sick, stressed and injured birds or animals. EXP:25 NOV 2027 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 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

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Powdered first aid supplement for sick, stressed and injured birds. 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 prebiotics 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

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Coxiprol is essential to have handy when raising young birds. EXP 11/2027 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! Read our blog on CoccidiosisTreating 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.

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Treatment for scaly face mites on budgies. BB 25/07/2026 Avimec is a topical 'drop on' liquid for the treatment of Scaly Face Mite (Knemidokoptes pilae) in budgerigars. This Solution is also safe to use to treat chickens for the treatment of biting insects including Red Mites and fleas.Active constituent: 1000ug / mL lvermectin. Key features: Safe and highly effective.  Easy administration, the bottle includes a drop delivery system.  Safe to use in conjunction with food additives and supplements and with oral medications. Directions: For external use only. Dosage and administration:  Birds less than 30g body weight apply 1 drop.  Bird between 30-60g body weight apply 2 drops.  Repeat application weekly for three doses. Place drops on an un-feathered area of skin, on the thigh or under the wing – DO NOT apply directly to the affected area as this may cause irritation. Best applied using a syringe or dropper. Treat all birds in the aviary.  Full recovery may take up to 6 weeks. BY LAW THE USER MUST TAKE DUE CARE, OBTAINING EXPERT ADVICE WHERE NECESSARY, TO AVOID UNNECESSARY PAIN AND DISTRESS WHEN USING THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN AS DIRECTED ON THE LABEL. Restraints:  This product must not be used on any animal producing or intended to produce food for human consumption.

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Chickens love to dust bath! Your Appletons Dust Bath Refill Kit includes: 1 cup calcium carbonate.1 x 1.5kg Fine Sand.1 cup Wood Ash.A dash of Medicinal Herbs (depending on availability can be lavender, lemon balm or mint). All chickens get clean by getting dirty 😊Just like a human bathtub, a dust bath is all about cleanliness. It’s not only chickens who like to hit the dirt – you may spot other birds such as sparrows and blackbirds taking a dust bath too. The dust or sand absorbs surplus moisture and oils on the skin. A dirt bath maintains the water resistance of the outer feathers of a chicken. It also deters parasites such as mites and lice by coating the insects’ breathing pores or simply driving them away. Dust bathing is an important part of keeping chickens healthy and clean. Once fully coated in dust or sand, the chicken will have a shake-down, just like a dog after a dip in a river. A quick preen of the feathers, and they’ll be all done and dusted. Literally. In addition to these physical benefits, dust-bathing is also thought to be mentally rewarding for hens. It helps them relax, and is a way of socialising too.Keep your hens mite and lice free with an Appletons Dust Bath Kit.

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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.

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Miracle pet balm. An anti-bacterial and anti-fungal balm with great healing properties.Smooch is an NZ owned and operated company that makes natural healthcare products for humans and their pets. This balm 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!" 

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Yes, we recommend giving shell grit to your hens! We feed out Weston Layer pellets to our laying birds and the soluble calcium levels in this commercial feed are adequate for eggs production with sound shells. However for those birds that are in enclosed runs and do not have access to large areas of free-range we provide shell grit separately. Shell grit has 3 benefits over the soluble limestone they add in the feed. The hard shell bits act as teeth in the gizzard to assist in grinding up the feed and aids digestion. The intake of calcium from the shells helps strengthen the shell of the chicken eggs. Plus trace elements from the sea will be beneficial to their diet At Appletons we fill a small pot planter (or an old pottery dish with a hole in it) secured by a wire stake in the ground (so the birds don't knock it over!) with our fine shell grit. Don't forget to line it with some weed mat to contain the grit so it does not all wash out!   Available in a 2kg or a 5kg bag.

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Handy dosing syringe. Always handy to have if administering coxiprol, aviverm or pour-on drench. Similar to one in the image. Please note syringes are for animal use only. 

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All natural pet soap. 100% natural. Washing a pet can be a difficult task so Smooch try to take some of the pain away. Their pet bar fits into your hand making it easy to use. Start washing straight away, no need to wait for a lather to build up, it washes without creating a huge amount of lather that you have to try and rinse away when your pet has decided it’s time to leave the bath! Their pet soap is made with the milk from happy free-range goats. Made in small batches means short milking times for the goats. Combined with only the best ingredients this keeps their soaps totally natural and skin friendly for sensitive skin. Being handmade the size may vary but the soaps are generally 120g or more and are long lasting. Soap comes in a handy round tin. Goat milk contains lactic acid which helps to eliminate impurities.  It also contains alpha hydroxy acid which removes dead skin cells. Goat milk is a natural moisturiser as well as containing vitamins A, C and E.  This means that it can also be helpful for animals with sensitive skin, or skin prone to itch. It has natural anti-microbial properties and also helps with skin inflammation and a flea deterrent too. Benefits Nourishing and moisturising Gentle on sensitive skin Flea deterrent Leaves animals smelling fresh and clean without fragrance or perfume Natural oils Do not contain other harmful ingredients like preservatives, antifreeze, or sodium lauryl sulphate. Their products have never been tested on animals and contain no Palm Oil

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