FAQ

Treats can be offered daily, provided they do not exceed 10% of your chickens’ overall diet. Always ensure a complete, balanced feed remains their primary source of nutrition. When determining frequency, consider how much access your flock has to grasses and insects if they free range. Beyond nutrition, treats are also a great way to interact with your flock, build trust, and provide enrichment.

Treats should make up no more than 10% of the total diet. The remaining 90% should come from a nutritionally complete layer, grower, or chick feed appropriate for their age.

• Laying hens: Protein-rich treats such as mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, and calcium-rich snacks help maintain egg production and overall health.
• Growing chickens (chicks & pullets): Most treats, especially scratch grains, should not be offered until chickens are at least 10–12 weeks old. Once age-appropriate, treats should be given in small portions alongside a proper grower feed.

Yes, our treats can be given to and consumed by all types of poultry.

Yes, it is safe to use past the best-by date if you keep the product in a cool, dry area and check for mold before feeding. Product quality beyond that date may vary depending on storage conditions, and any use is at the customer’s discretion.

Yes, sunflower seeds are safe when fed in moderation. As with most treats, they are best offered to chickens 10 to 12 weeks of age and older and alongside a balanced feed.

Treats can be offered daily, provided they stay within 10% of your flock’s total diet. A small handful for the entire flock is typically sufficient, with amounts adjusted based on flock size and free-range access.

Store the mix in a cool, dry place using an airtight container. Keeping it sealed helps maintain freshness and prevents moisture or pests.

This blend combines high-quality mealworms with thoughtfully-selected ingredients to add nutritional variety and enrichment beyond standard mealworms alone.

Flax seeds support feather health, digestion, and overall wellness, and they are a natural source of beneficial fats.

This blend can be offered daily, as long as treats stay within 10% of your flock’s overall diet. Always balance treats with a complete feed.

Yes. Flax seeds provide natural omega-3 fatty acids, which can support overall chicken health when fed as part of a balanced diet.

Scratch grains are best offered in the late afternoon or early evening, giving chickens time to digest before roosting for the night.

Scratch should be fed in small amounts, keeping treats within 10% of the flock’s overall diet. A light sprinkle for the whole flock is usually sufficient.

Yes. This scratch mix is suitable for all chicken breeds when fed appropriately and in moderation.

Boonworms are black soldier fly larvae, providing a high-quality source of protein and naturally-occurring calcium that helps support strong bones, eggshell quality, feather health, and overall flock wellness.

Yes. This blend can be fed to chickens that do not free range to help mimic the nutritional variety chickens would naturally consume through insects and seeds.

This blend can be offered daily, provided treats remain within 10% of your flock’s total diet and a complete feed remains the primary food source.

Yes. Boonworms (aka black soldier fly larvae) provide both protein and calcium, making them especially beneficial for laying hens when fed in moderation.

Black soldier fly larvae are a high-protein, calcium-rich treat that supports strong bones, eggshell quality, muscle development, and overall flock health.

Both are excellent protein sources, but black soldier fly larvae naturally contain significantly more calcium, while mealworms are higher in fat. Many flock owners use both for nutritional variety.

Yes. Black soldier fly larvae are safe for chicks, pullets, and laying hens when fed in age-appropriate portions and alongside a balanced feed.

They require less water, land, and feed to produce compared to traditional protein sources, making them a more eco-friendly option.

Offer small portions as a treat, keeping them within 10% of the flock’s overall diet. Adjust amounts based on flock size, age, and access to free-range forage.

Treat cakes can be offered any time of year as enrichment, but they are especially popular during colder months when chickens benefit from extra calories and activity.

How long a treat cake lasts depends on the size purchased and the size of your flock. Treat cakes are available in 4-ounce and 20-ounce sizes. Smaller flocks may enjoy a treat cake over several days to a couple of weeks, while larger flocks may go through them more quickly.

Yes. Treat cakes provide additional calories and enrichment that can help support energy needs during colder weather.

Yes. Treat cakes can be hung or placed in a holder, encouraging natural pecking behavior and providing chickens nutritious enrichment.

Our treat cakes are made with whole sunflower kernels and dried mealworms, creating a protein- and energy-rich treat chickens love.

Treat cakes are made with whole sunflower kernels and dried mealworms, giving them a softer texture and making them ideal for enrichment and active pecking. Pecking or feed blocks are typically denser and harder, designed to last longer and provide extended pecking activity.

Dessert buckets can be offered daily, as long as they remain within 10% of your flock’s overall diet. A complete, balanced feed should always be their primary nutrition source.

Yes. Dessert buckets are safe for laying hens when fed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

A 5-pound dessert bucket can typically serve about 10 chickens for roughly 10–14 days when fed daily in appropriate portions and kept within the 10% treat guideline. Duration may vary based on flock size and free-range access.

No. “Dessert Bucket” is a playful name to highlight treat-style enjoyment, but these buckets are made with nutrition-packed ingredients chickens naturally love, not sugary or sweet foods.

Essential coop accessories include a nest box (if the coop enclosure does not already include one), nest box pads, feeders, waterers, perches, grit and calcium containers, and ceramic nest eggs. These items help support cleanliness, comfort, and consistent egg laying from day one.

Nest box accessories create a clean, cushioned, and inviting space that encourages hens to lay in the proper location. Comfortable nest boxes can help reduce stress, broken eggs, and laying outside the coop.

Accessories such as nest box pads, ceramic eggs, proper roosting bars, and enrichment through routine care help reduce egg eating, boredom, bullying, and stress-related behaviors.

• Nest box pads: Shake out debris weekly and replace as needed
• Feeders & waterers: Clean weekly or more often in hot weather
• Ceramic eggs: Clean occasionally as part of routine coop maintenance

In warmer climates, ants and other insects can be managed by keeping the coop clean and dry, reducing spilled feed, elevating feeders and waterers, and using poultry-safe options such as food-grade diatomaceous earth or ant baits placed outside the coop where chickens cannot reach them.

All coops should include a nest box (if the coop enclosure does not already include one), nest box pads, feeders, waterers, perches, grit and calcium containers, and ceramic nest eggs. For small flocks, feeders and waterers should be selected based on the appropriate size for the flock and available space. Choosing properly sized equipment helps reduce waste while keeping the coop comfortable and functional.

Nest box turf is made from durable artificial turf and can last for years with proper care. Replacement is typically only needed if the pad becomes damaged or excessively worn.

Turf pads are easy to maintain. Simply shake out loose debris regularly and, when needed, rinse them off outside. Allow the pads to air dry in the sun before placing them back in the coop.

Most turf pads are designed to fit standard 12” x 12” nesting boxes and can be trimmed with a utility knife for a custom fit if needed.

Yes. The cushioned yet firm surface helps protect eggs while remaining stable and supportive, making them suitable for broody hens.

The turf pads are made of synthetic turf, similar to the material used for residential lawns and athletic fields. They are composed of polyethylene.

Nest box pads are available in 5-packs and 10-packs, covering either 5 or 10 standard nesting boxes depending on the pack size selected.

Nest box pads are made in the USA from sustainably-sourced Great Lakes Aspen Excelsior with a kraft paper backing. They are biodegradable and eco-friendly, providing a natural, breathable nesting surface for laying hens.

Nest box pads typically last several months to a year or longer, depending on flock size, laying habits, and cleaning routine.

Nest box pads are made from natural aspen wood fibers and are offered in their natural light brown color.

Herbs can be refreshed every 1–2 weeks, anytime you replace a nest box pad, or whenever you clean or refresh the nesting area.

While herbs are not a replacement for proper nutrition, they can help create a calmer, cleaner nesting environment, which may encourage consistent laying habits.

Yes. Nest box herbs are made from chicken-safe, non-toxic plants and are safe if chickens peck or nibble at them.

A light sprinkle or small handful is sufficient. For those who prefer a measured amount, use approximately ½ ounce per nesting box.

Yes. Ceramic eggs are durable and designed for repeated use in the coop, making them safe if hens peck at them.

Ceramic eggs signal that a nest box is a safe, established laying spot, which gives chickens confidence that they can lay their eggs there as well. This helps reduce floor eggs and encourages consistent use of the nesting boxes.

Yes. Leaving ceramic eggs in place helps reinforce proper laying behavior, especially for new layers or hens adjusting to a new coop.

Yes. These egg cartons are designed to be easy to customize using stamps, stickers, labels, or handwritten notes, making them perfect for personal use or small farm branding.

Yes. These cartons are farmers-market friendly and work well for selling, gifting, or sharing eggs. Always be sure to follow any local or state egg-labeling requirements when selling eggs.

All coops should include a nest box (if the coop enclosure does not already include one), nest box pads, feeders, waterers, perches, grit and calcium containers, and ceramic nest eggs. For small flocks, feeders and waterers should be selected based on the appropriate size for the flock and available space. Choosing properly sized equipment helps reduce waste while keeping the coop comfortable and functional.

For the first 1-2 weeks, it’s better to use chick-specific feeders and waterers because they are designed to prevent chicks from falling in and getting wet, as well as keeps the feed clean while allowing small chicks to easily reach the feed and water. After about 2 weeks, you can swap out for our poultry feeder and waterer as it’s low enough for chicks to comfortably reach and they can’t fall in and drown. Pro Tip: just be sure the water isn’t too high as chicks can drown in surprisingly shallow water. The lip should be about the heigh of their backs.

Most hanging poultry feeders designed for older birds aren’t ideal for newly hatched chicks as they are too tall, have feed openings that are too large and waste more feed when used by tiny chicks. We recommend waiting until they are 3-4 weeks old, depending on their size. For the first two weeks of a baby chicks’ life, we recommend using products specifically labeled for chicks.