Poultry & Birds
Happy hens, healthy flock.
Feed, drinkers, coop care and healthcare - for hens, ducks and every bird in between.
Poultry & Birds
Keeping a happy, healthy flock comes down to four jobs: keep red mite out of the coop, keep feed and water clean, support strong eggs, and give bored beaks something better to peck than each other. This collection covers all four with over 250 poultry essentials from trusted names like Nettex, Battles, Barrier, Agrivite and Verm-X — from a Natures Grub Red Mite Powder at £3.80 to complete coop treatments like Nettex Total Mite Kill Liquid RTU (from £11.61).
In a hurry? Our quick picks:
- Red mite emergency: Nettex Total Mite Kill Liquid RTU — from £11.61
- Cheapest mite defence: Natures Grub Red Mite Powder (200g) — £3.80
- Everyday feeder: Eton TSF Feeder — from £4.07
- Everyday drinker: Bec Feeders Combination Drinker — from £5.13
- Strong shells: Battles Poultry Oyster Shell (1.5kg) — £3.08
- Boredom buster: Feldy Chicken Pecker Block — from £5.64
Which poultry product do you need?
| The job | Our pick | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Red mite in the coop | Nettex Total Mite Kill Liquid RTU | From £11.61 |
| Mite powder on a budget | Natures Grub Red Mite Powder (200g) | £3.80 |
| Coop deep clean | Battles Poultry House Disinfectant & Cleaner (1L) | £7.58 |
| Everyday feeder | Eton TSF Feeder (1kg–10kg) | From £4.07 |
| Everyday drinker | Bec Feeders Combination Drinker | From £5.13 |
| Strong eggshells | Battles Poultry Oyster Shell (1.5kg) | £3.08 |
| Daily vitamin tonic | Agrivite Poultry Drink | From £5.16 |
| Lice on the birds | Nettex Buz Busters Louse Powder (300g) | £7.19 |
| Boredom & feather pecking | Feldy Chicken Pecker Block | From £5.64 |
How do you win the war on red mite?
Red mite live in the coop — in perch sockets, felt and cracks — and come out at night to feed on your birds. That is why the housing needs treating, not just the hens. Start with a full clean-out using Battles Poultry House Disinfectant & Cleaner (£7.58), then soak the problem areas with a liquid treatment: Nettex Total Mite Kill Liquid RTU comes ready to use from £11.61, the handy Nettex Total Mite Kill Spray starts at £10.20 for targeted spot work, and Barrier Red Mite X Concentrate (from £19.64) dilutes down for bigger houses.
Back it up with powder where the birds live and dust-bathe: Natures Grub Red Mite Powder is just £3.80 for 200g, Battles Poultry Red Mite Powder is £9.49 for 500g, and Barrier Red Mite Powder (from £16.33) suits larger set-ups. Prefer an organic-approach option? Smite Organic Oblitermite is £12.63 for 500ml. Finish with Nettex Ground & Bedding Sanitising Powder (from £6.42) on floors and in nest boxes to help keep the environment fresh between treatments.
Lice are a different beast — they live on the bird itself. Dust affected hens with Nettex Buz Busters Louse Powder (£7.19) or Battles Poultry Louse Powder (£15.68 for a generous 750g). For crusty, raised leg scales, Barrier Scaly Leg Spray (£13.67) helps soften and lift deposits while forming a barrier.
What should your flock eat and drink from?
Clean feed and fresh water do more for flock health than any supplement. The Eton TSF Feeder runs from a 1kg size at £4.07 right up to a 10kg hopper at £22.11, so you can match capacity to flock size. For water, the Bec Feeders Combination Drinker starts at £5.13, and the Gaun Chicken Drinker Eco (from £6.28) offers larger capacities for bigger flocks. As a rule of thumb, a laying hen drinks around a quarter to half a litre a day — more in summer — so size up if you are away all day.
On egg day, Eton Fibre Egg Trays start at £4.94 for a pack of 10, and Nettex Poultry Sanitiser & Egg Wash (£6.01) helps keep collected eggs and equipment clean.
How do you support strong eggs and healthy hens?
Shell quality starts with calcium. Battles Poultry Oyster Shell is £3.08 for 1.5kg, Equimins Country Living Eggshell Improver starts at £4.66, and Nettex Poultry Egg & Shell Support Powder (£6.10) adds targeted shell support to the daily feed.
For general condition, a splash of tonic in the drinker is the easiest habit to keep: Agrivite Poultry Drink starts at £5.16, Battles Poultry Cider Vinegar & Garlic is £6.15 a litre, and Hilton Herbs Daily Hen Health (from £13.17) takes a herbal approach. Through moult or after a stressful spell, pelleted pick-me-ups like Poultry Zest (from £5.33), Battles Rooster Booster (£5.53) and Tusk Agrivite Poultry Pep (from £5.42) help support recovery and feather regrowth. Verm-X Herbal Pellets for Poultry (from £21.33) and Verm-X Herbal Liquid (from £26.76) are popular herbal supplements to support gut health as part of a year-round routine. These products support wellbeing — they are not medicines, so if a bird looks genuinely unwell, your vet should always be the first call.
How do you keep bored hens out of trouble?
Feather pecking usually starts with boredom, crowding or irritation from mites — so tackle the cause as well as the symptom. Give beaks a better target with a Feldy Chicken Pecker Block (from £5.64, in original, garlic and seaweed flavours) or Feldy Chicken Pecker Treat Balls (from £3.71). If one bird is being picked on, Nettex Poultry Anti Feather Pecking Spray (£9.59) uses a bitter taste to help break the habit while feathers regrow. For hens that sound a little rattly, Global Herbs Poultry Breathe Free (£9.06) is a herbal supplement designed to support clear airways.
Not sure where to start with your flock? Get in touch and our team will help you put together the right kit for your birds, your coop and your budget.
Poultry care questions, answered
How do I get rid of red mite in a chicken coop?
Treat the housing, not just the birds. Strip out all bedding, clean the coop with a poultry disinfectant such as Battles Poultry House Disinfectant & Cleaner (£7.58), then soak perch ends, sockets and cracks with a liquid mite treatment like Nettex Total Mite Kill Liquid RTU (from £11.61) or Barrier Red Mite X Concentrate (from £19.64). Dust birds and dust-bathing areas with a mite powder such as Natures Grub Red Mite Powder (£3.80). Red mite eggs hatch in around a week, so repeat treatments weekly through warm weather until you see no more mites.
What supplements help laying hens produce strong eggshells?
Calcium is the big one. Offer Battles Poultry Oyster Shell (£3.08 for 1.5kg) free-choice alongside feed, or add Equimins Country Living Eggshell Improver (from £4.66) or Nettex Poultry Egg & Shell Support Powder (£6.10) to the daily ration to support shell strength. If a hen keeps laying soft-shelled or shell-less eggs despite good nutrition, have her checked by a vet, as other causes may be involved.
What size feeder and drinker do I need for my flock?
A laying hen eats roughly 100–150g of feed and drinks around a quarter to half a litre of water a day, more in hot weather. For a trio of hens, a small feeder like the 1kg Eton TSF Feeder (£4.07) and a 3-litre drinker such as the Bec Feeders Combination Drinker (from £5.13) work well. For six or more birds, step up to the larger TSF sizes (up to 10kg, £22.11) and a bigger drinker like the Gaun Chicken Drinker Eco (from £6.28) so water never runs dry during the day.
How do I stop my chickens feather pecking?
First rule out the usual triggers: red mite or lice, overcrowding, and boredom. Then protect the victim with Nettex Poultry Anti Feather Pecking Spray (£9.59), which uses a bitter taste to help deter pecking while feathers regrow, and redirect the flock with a Feldy Chicken Pecker Block (from £5.64) or Feldy Chicken Pecker Treat Balls (from £3.71). If pecking persists or a bird is injured, separate her and speak to your vet.
Do herbal poultry supplements replace veterinary worming?
No. Herbal products such as Verm-X Herbal Pellets for Poultry (from £21.33) and Verm-X Herbal Liquid (from £26.76) are feed supplements formulated to support gut health as part of a year-round routine — they are not licensed veterinary wormers. The gold standard is to monitor your flock with worm egg counts and follow your vet's advice on when and how to treat.
Do you deliver poultry supplies across the UK?
Yes — we deliver poultry care, feeders, drinkers and supplements across the UK, with free UK delivery on orders over £50 and 90-day returns. If you are not sure what your flock needs, get in touch and our team will help.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-19 by the Just Horse Riders team.