Recommended products for chicken keepers
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Below is a list of the products I use as a chicken keeper:
| Product. | Why I like it. | Where to get it |
Seaweed  | Seaweed is a powerhouse of trace vitamins and minerals. | Seaweed is available at most animal feed merchants that cater for horses.
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Dried brewers yeast  | Brewers yeast can be 1% B vitamins and is rich in protein. | Available at your local animal feeds merchant.
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Rooster booster
| Easy to administer in the water. | |
Diatomaceous earth  | A safe, non toxic which controls parasites effectively and improved egg quality and feed efficiency. | I recently tested 6 brands of DE that are suitable. US - HARRIS Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade, 2lb with Powder Duster Included. US - Earthborn Elements Diatomaceous Earth (12 oz) UK - 1kg Diatomaceous-Earth Superior Food Grade UK by Natural Sources™
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Paprika  | Small amounts added to the feed improve yolk colour. | |
Turmeric  | Small amounts added to the feed improve yolk colour. | 38 oz bulk - US UK - 1 kg bag |
My chicken feeder of choice:
My feeder of choice is a galvanised metal trough. Solid sturdy and everlasting.
My chicken waterer of choice:
These galvanised metal bucket waterers last forever, are easier to clean and don't grow algae. UK - 2 gallon. US - 2 and 5 gallon.
Treats for chickens:
Treats can be nutritious.
| Product. | Why I like it. | Where to get it |
| Shelled sunflower hearts or kernels | Rich in trace minerals and vitamins. Excellent during the moult. | |
| Mealworms | Chickens go mad for insects. | |
| Scratch grains | Excellent for adding variety to the diet and keeping hens active. |