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Johnson's Poultry Mite & Lice Powder
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- Under 500g
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- Natural, non-toxic Diatomaceous Earth powder
£6.79
Duramitex Plus Spray
A pesticide-free spray that immobilises red mite in poultry coops, aviaries and pigeon lofts
£12.19
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Chickens and pigeons have quite different feeding needs from each other and from most other birds in the shop, and getting the right feed for their age and purpose matters more than owners of a first small flock sometimes expect.
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Everyday layer feed, like Mr Johnson's Layer Pellets, is formulated for adult laying hens, providing the calcium and nutrients needed to keep up with regular egg production. Enrichment and treat-style products, such as the Hentastic Filled Henpecker Feeder and Hentastic Cluck Butter Herby, give chickens something to peck at and work for, which supports natural foraging behaviour alongside their main feed.
For pigeons specifically, Bucktons Pigeon Young Bird is formulated for growing young birds rather than adults, reflecting the different nutritional demands of a bird that's still developing compared with a mature pigeon.
Matching feed to life stage and purpose
A laying hen needs a diet higher in calcium than a non-laying bird, which is why layer pellets are formulated specifically for that purpose rather than being a general all-purpose chicken feed. Young or growing birds, whether chickens or pigeons, generally need a different formulation again, with more protein to support growth, which is why products like Bucktons Pigeon Young Bird exist as a distinct category from adult feed.
Feeding an adult-formulated feed to a growing bird, or vice versa, isn't dangerous in the short term but doesn't support that bird's actual nutritional needs at that life stage as well as a properly matched feed would.
Common questions
Do laying hens need a different feed to other chickens?
Yes, layer feed is specifically formulated with higher calcium to support regular egg production, which non-laying birds don't need in the same quantity. Using a general or growth-stage feed for a laying flock long-term won't support their egg production as well as a proper layer feed.
What should I feed young pigeons compared to adults?
Young, growing pigeons generally need a higher-protein feed to support their development, which is why products like Bucktons Pigeon Young Bird are formulated separately from adult pigeon feed. Switching to an adult formula is appropriate once a bird is fully grown.
Why use a treat feeder instead of just scattering treats for chickens?
A feeder that makes chickens work for a treat, like the Hentastic Filled Henpecker Feeder, encourages natural foraging behaviour and can help reduce boredom-related issues like feather pecking within a flock, compared with simply scattering treats on the ground.
How often should I clean poultry feeders and drinkers?
Regularly — ideally checking daily and doing a fuller clean at least weekly, since damp or stale feed left sitting in a trough can spoil, attract vermin, or become a source of illness for a flock using the same feeder day after day.