Recommendations
Nutrition Supplements
Calcium Supplementation
- Troy Calcium Syrup is a dietary supplement for use as an aid in the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency.
- Vetafarm Calcivet It’s one of the quickest and most effective ways to boost calcium levels in your chicken at home. This water-soluble supplement is simply added to the drinking water and is easily absorbed. Follow the dosing instructions on the label for best results.
- Thomson Calcium Capsule A quick and reliable option for birds showing signs of calcium deficiency. Simply administer 1/4 a capsule per 1kg of live weight once daily for 3 consecutive days to help restore healthy calcium levels.
- Canunda Shells Canunda Shell grit is a premium pure shell calcium source, made from a freshwater marine conical snail. It is washed and kiln-dried at high temperatures to ensure safety and quality. With 95% soluble calcium and very low salt content, it’s an excellent long-term calcium supplement for ongoing support.
- Egg Shells Clean and crush the eggshells, then bake in the oven at at least 120 °C for 30 minutes to fully sanitise before use.
First Aid Support
- Bird Electrolytes is a specifically formulated supplement, containing the essential electrolytes and glucose your feathered friend needs. Designed to help restore hydration, maintain energy levels and support a quick recovery. Perfect for use during times of illness or heat stress.
- Berocca Water:An easy and cost-effective way to boost B vitamins and stimulate appetite in your birds. Simply dissolve 1 tablet per liter of water and use as directed.
- First Aid Nutrition: First Aid Nutrition is designed for birds that are sick, stressed, or injured, delivering critical nutrients in a concentrated, easy-to-administer dose. It provides essential carbohydrates for sustained energy, probiotics for gut health, key proteins, vitamins, and electrolytes, all working together to support recovery and reduce the impacts of illness or stress.
- Fennel tea: You can use fennel in several forms, a pre-made fennel tea, the fresh plant, or by brewing the seeds like a tea. Simply steep in hot water, allow it to cool, and offer it as the sole drinking source. This can help improve crop motility and provide gentle support when the crop is slow or sluggish.
- Water acidification:This is important for cage birds as it helps control harmful microbes and supports crop and gut health. Add 5 ml per litre of water to achieve a pH of 5–6 for best results.
Gut Health
- THE GOOD STUFF combines the power of carvacrol, thymol and cinnamaldehyde in the making of this herbaceous supplement for poultry. Thoughtfully crafted with oregano, thyme and cinnamon bark essential oils, this blend is tailored to enhance the wellbeing and promote optimal gut health of your feathered friends.
- Bird Probiotics contain water-soluble, bird-specific probiotic strains that support the immune system, boost beneficial bacteria, and promote healthy gut flora. They’re especially helpful during and after antibiotic treatment, when gut balance can be disrupted. An ideal everyday probiotic for maintaining general health and wellbeing.
- Fennel tea: You can use fennel in several forms, a pre-made fennel tea, the fresh plant, or by brewing the seeds like a tea. Simply steep in hot water, allow it to cool, and offer it as the sole drinking source. This can help improve crop motility and provide gentle support when the crop is slow or sluggish.
- Water acidification:This is important for cage birds as it helps control harmful microbes and supports crop and gut health. Add 5 ml per litre of water to achieve a pH of 5–6 for best results.
Immune Health
- Bird Vitamins provide a balanced blend of essential vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and key nutritional elements to support overall health and wellbeing. Use 3 - 5 times a week to help maintain your bird’s immune system and promote steady recovery.
- Berocca Water:An easy and cost-effective way to boost B vitamins and stimulate appetite in your birds. Simply dissolve 1 tablet per liter of water and use as directed.
Liver and Kidney Health
- Bird Vitamins provide a balanced blend of essential vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and key nutritional elements to support overall health and wellbeing. Use 3 - 5 times a week to help maintain your bird’s immune system and promote steady recovery.
- Milk Thistle: Milk thistle supports healthy liver function, an essential role, as the liver is responsible for processing nutrients and eliminating toxins. Give ¼ of a capsule with food daily to help maintain liver health during illness or stress.
- NZ Protein L-Carnitine: L-Carnitine supports energy production by moving fatty acids into the mitochondria to be burned for fuel. This also helps reduce excess fat in the liver, supporting recovery in unwell or metabolically stressed birds. Use 1 gram per litre of water, five times a week.
- Fish Oil Capsule, Omega 3: Fish oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help support kidney health in chickens by reducing inflammation and improving blood flow to the kidneys. This can aid overall renal function and contribute to better recovery and well-being.
Parasites
Wormers
- Aviverm is one of the more commonly available wormers on the market. You can either directly dose it or add it to your chicken's water source. For the treatment of Roundworms only.
Direct dose: Dose 0.1ml of aviverm per 1kg of live weight. (If your bird is 2.5kg, you will need .25ml of aviverm) Add this into a 1ml syringe and top up with water to dilute the Aviverm. Syringe this down the throat using the method in the linked video.
Or
Pull up the dose and add it to a piece of bread or mince and roll into a ball. Pop this in their mouth using the piling technique in the video.
In water dose: Simply add to your chooks drinking water at a rate of 1 mls per 9 kgs of body weight. As Aviverm may taste bitter to your chooks taste buds, try adding some Manuka honey or Cranberry juice to the treated water to cover up the bitter taste.
- Bomatake C Off label use. Direct oral dose 0.1ml per kg of live weight for 3 day in a row, repeat after 2 weeks with another 3 days. This will treat for roundworm and tapeworm.
- Droncit tablets Off label use. Dose 1/4 of a tablet per kg of live weight. Repeat treatment 8 weeks later. Effective against tapeworm.
- Flubenol contains flubendazole, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic with high efficacy against against roundworm and tapeworm. 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, not just sprinkle on top. We highly recommend following this worming method up with a FEC as it can be difficult to ensure dose.
Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis is a common parasitic disease in poultry caused by Eimeria protozoa, which damages the intestinal lining and can lead to bloody diarrhea, lethargy, weight loss, and high mortality if untreated. It spreads through contaminated droppings, water, and bedding, particularly in warm, damp conditions.
- Coxiprol, an amprolium-based medication, is an effective treatment for coccidiosis in poultry. It can be administered as a spot treatment, we recommend a medium dose for 3 to 5 days, ensuring it is the only water source during this period for proper intake.
- Baycox, a toltrazuril-based medication, is highly effective against all major species of coccidia in poultry. It is typically given as a short course in the drinking water, with treatment lasting 2 days. Ensure it is the sole water source during this time so birds receive the full therapeutic dose.
Which product should I use? More information here
Warning: Do not mix Coxiprol with any other medication.
Learn more information on Coccidiosis in poultry
Scaly Leg/Face Mites
A - Scabies cream is a highly effective over-the-counter option for treating scaly leg or face mites in chickens. Available at most pharmacies, one tube is usually enough to treat two birds over a few days.
Apply the cream to the affected areas once daily for up to two days, then repeat the treatment after 7–10 days to target any remaining mites.
For best results, consider combining this with a worming treatment, as internal and external parasites often occur together.
Lice
- Vetmax powder is an effective treatment for external parasites such as lice and mites. Start by trimming away any feathers with visible egg sacs. Then apply the powder directly to the bird, focusing on common trouble areas like under the wings and around the vent. Repeat as needed until all signs of lice have resolved.
- Ivomec is a broad-spectrum treatment used to control external parasites such as mites and lice in poultry. Apply a small, measured dose using our calculator directly to the skin at the back of the neck, ensuring it reaches the skin rather than the feathers. Always dose carefully based on the bird’s weight as safety margins are low, and repeat only as directed. Ivomec is highly effective when used correctly and helps quickly reduce parasite burdens.
- Permoxin is a concentrated, permethrin-based insecticidal spray and rinse for dogs, horses, and cattle, used to control fleas, ticks, biting flies, and other pests
Red Mites
- Poultry Defender (Predator Mites) is a natural solution that controls red mites through competitive exclusion. By adding wood shavings or other clean organic materials to coops and nest boxes, you create a favorable environment for these beneficial predatory mites to establish and thrive. Once settled, they actively seek out and eliminate red mites, helping to maintain a healthier coop environment.
- Exzolt is a highly effective, easy-to-use parasiticide for chickens that eliminates over 99% of poultry red mites and northern fowl mites. It can be administered individually to chickens or added to the water supply for convenient dosing. Safe and reliable, Exzolt offers comprehensive protection for your flock.To order Exzolt for your flock, simply place your order by filling out the Digital Form,
- Banshee is a natural solution to prevent red mite infestations in poultry sheds, coops, hutches or houses. Banshee is a blend of natural plant essential oils in a mineral oil carrier with emulsifiers to help it mix with water for easy application.
- Osmoslay This product acts as a surfactant, effectively drying out and killing mites on contact. It’s highly effective, but use caution when spraying near birds, as direct exposure can be harmful.
Cleaning and Wounds
Wounds
- Wound care + is a powerful yet gentle solution for treating cuts, abrasions, and skin irritations. Hypochlorous Acid is known for its natural antibacterial properties, helping to clean wounds, reduce inflammation, and support the healing process without harsh chemicals. Perfect for safely treating your bird's minor injuries, this spray promotes faster recovery while being gentle on sensitive skin.
- Anusol cream (anti inflammatory): Apply several times a day to keep the area moist and help reduce swelling.
- Aniwell (Manuka honey cream) AMH 25% is a premium cream with 25% Active Manuka Honey (16+ UMF), designed to soothe and protect irritated or damaged skin in animals. Ideal for minor wounds, bites, and post-surgical care.
- Solosite Gel A soothing, water-based hydrogel that hydrates and protects wounds to support natural healing. Ideal for burns, cuts, ulcers, and irritated skin. Gentle and safe for use on animals.
- Lamisil cream (anti yeast) Apply twice daily to the face for 7 - 10 days
- Canesten Cream (anti fungal) Apply to face for 5 days
Cleaning Products
- Gen 5 is a highly effective surface concentrate sanitiser developed to control a wide range of pathogens including HPAI. Great for making into a cleaning spray and for foot baths.
- Biozyme is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic concentrated cleaner that’s safe for both users and animals. It’s ideal for cleaning aviaries, coops, and other bird housing. You can purchase it easily online.
- Bird House Cleaner is a pet safe, non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaner that has been designed with your feathered friends in mind. Use it to clean cages, incubators, toys, food containers and more!
- F10 comes in a range of concentrations to suit different cleaning needs, making it a highly versatile and effective multi-purpose cleaner.
- Milton tablets dissolvable tablets can be bought from the baby aisle in the supermarket. Use 2 tablets per 5 L of water, soak bowls in the solution for 20 minutes.