Treats and flock care
Treats are a small extra on top of a complete layer feed. Keep them to about a tenth of what hens eat. A dust bath keeps feathers clean and a saddle protects a hen's back.
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Insect treats
- Best for a protein treat during moltFluker's Culinary Coop dried grubs
Dried black soldier fly larvae.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for a bigger pouchScratch and Peck grubs
A 3.5 pound pouch of dried grubs.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for training hens to come when calledTradeKing dried mealworms 2 lb
A 2 pound bag of dried mealworms.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for a treat bucket with a scoopPecking Order dessert bucket
A 5 pound bucket of grub toppings.
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Treat feeders and toys
- Best for greens and fruitHanging veggie skewer
A hanging skewer that keeps food off the ground.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for a whole head of cabbageCooShou cabbage holder
A hook that holds a cabbage for pecking.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for bored hens in winterWare treat roller
A rolling ball that drops treats as hens push it.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for leafy greensWare Chick N Veggie ball
A wire ball that holds greens.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for something to peck atVehomy chicken xylophone
A hanging pecking toy with metal keys.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for slow treat feedingmoyardow peck toy
A slow release treat toy.
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Dust baths
- Best for a run with no dry dirtBilly Buckskin dust bath
A volcanic ash mix to add to a dust bath spot.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for another ash blendLixit dust bath
A 5.5 pound volcanic ash mix.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for a bigger bagReliant Pet dust bath
A 7 pound blend made in the USA.
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Saddles and weighing
- Best for hens with a roosterDOWN UNDER OUTDOORS hen saddle
A fabric apron that covers a hen's back while feathers grow back.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for larger hensCOOPED UP canvas hen saddle
A canvas saddle with a larger wing cover.
Check price on AmazonĀ ā - Best for checking weight at homeDr.meter digital hanging scale
A luggage scale that weighs a hen in a cloth bag.
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