Chickens & Poultry

Why raise chickens and other poultry in your backyard?

The online pharmacy’s sale of poultry products is a convenient and innovative service that provides an effective solution for poultry keepers. In fact, these products—designed for the health and well-being of your animals—are available with just a few clicks and delivered right to your door.

Thanks to online shopping, you can now access a wide range of high-quality products to protect your poultry from diseases and parasites. You can find parasite treatments, dewormers, dietary supplements, antibiotics, and even probiotics. All of these products are specially designed to prevent and treat the most common diseases in poultry.

There are several benefits to keeping chickens in your backyard:

• They lay fresh, natural, and free eggs (150 to 300 eggs per year, depending on the breed);
• They liven up the garden and delight children, who will happily learn how to care for them, feed them, and collect the eggs;
• They’re “eco-friendly”: as omnivores, they eat vegetable scraps, pasta, salad, cheese, herbs… (up to 150 kg of organic waste per year), and they also devour vegetable garden scraps (carrot tops, pea pods). In return, they provide fertilizer for your plants (their droppings are very rich);
• They’re the gardener’s allies: they feast on slugs, snails, and other harmful insects. They help keep the garden weed-free: thanks to them, no more moss in the lawn and no need for a dethatcher! In the orchard, they find pleasant shade, and as they peck under the fruit trees, they clear the ground of all pests, helping to prevent diseases and infestations.

How do you care for your chickens with veterinary products?

Choosing to keep a chicken coop requires a minimum of day-to-day supervision to ensure your chickens stay healthy. Caring for your chickens is relatively easy if you follow a few basic hygiene rules. Preventing diseases and other problems, such as parasites, can be effective with the right care.

Discover our new line of veterinary products to care for your chickens naturally and effectively.

By choosing to shop online, you’ll enjoy a wider selection of products, attractive prices, and the assurance of high-quality products. You can also benefit from personalized advice from our pharmacists who specialize in poultry farming.

Thus, purchasing poultry products from an online pharmacy helps ensure your animals’ health while making your daily life as a poultry farmer easier. Don’t wait—place your order now for healthy, thriving poultry.

What kind of feed should you choose for chickens and other poultry?

Nutritional Needs

A balanced diet is essential for ensuring growth, egg production, and the overall health of poultry. Nutritional needs vary depending on:

• Age: Chicks, laying hens, and broiler chickens have specific requirements.
• Production: A laying hen requires more calcium and protein to support eggshell formation.
• Rearing method: Free-range poultry often supplement their diet by foraging in their environment.

Essential Components

• Protein: Promotes muscle growth and egg production. Sources include soy, legumes, and appropriate animal meals.
• Energy: Provided by grains such as corn, wheat, and barley.
• Calcium and Minerals: Essential for strong eggshells and bone health.
• Vitamins: Vitamins A, D, and E are particularly important for growth, immunity, and reproduction.

Specific pellets and mixes are formulated to meet the exact needs of poultry. Access to clean, fresh water is just as vital, as hydration directly influences digestion and egg production.

How to Create a Good Environment for Your Poultry?

Chickens and other poultry require well-designed facilities to ensure their well-being:

• Chicken coops: Should be spacious, well-ventilated, and equipped with adequate lighting. Each bird must have enough space to move freely and engage in natural behaviors.
• Nests: Essential for laying hens, they must be clean, dry, and comfortable.
• Perches: Chickens prefer to sleep up high. Perches reduce stress and the risk of nest contamination.

Regular maintenance of the chicken coop prevents the spread of disease. Essential tasks include:

• Frequent cleaning of the bedding to remove droppings.
• Periodic disinfection of waterers and feeders.
• Controlling external parasites, such as red mites.

Free-range poultry benefit from conditions that are closer to their natural behavior. Outdoor runs must be well-drained, with soil free of muddy areas to prevent infections.

What are common diseases in chickens and other poultry?

Here are some common diseases in poultry:

Respiratory Diseases

Poultry are susceptible to respiratory diseases such as:

• Infectious bronchitis: Caused by a coronavirus, it affects the respiratory tract and reduces egg production.
• Mycoplasmosis: Causes sneezing, coughing, and sinus swelling.

Digestive Diseases

• Coccidiosis: A common intestinal parasitic disease that causes diarrhea and weight loss.
• Salmonellosis: Transmissible to humans, it causes severe digestive disorders in poultry.

Parasites

• Red mites: These external parasites cause anemia and stress, reducing egg production.
• Intestinal Worms: Affect growth and productivity.

Nutritional Deficiencies

• A lack of calcium leads to brittle eggshells.
• A vitamin D deficiency causes bone disorders.

How to Prevent Diseases in Hens and Poultry?

• Vaccination: Preventive vaccination protects poultry against major infectious diseases, such as infectious bronchitis, Marek’s disease, and coccidiosis.
• Deworming: Regular deworming eliminates intestinal parasites and reduces their impact on poultry health. Appropriate products must be administered according to a specific schedule, observing the withdrawal periods for eggs and meat.
• Pest Control: The useof natural or chemical insecticide powders, combined with thorough cleaning, helps limit red mite infestations.
• Monitoring:Dailyobservationof poultry helps detect signs of illness quickly. Changes in behavior, decreases in egg production, or alterations in feather appearance require immediate action.

What livestock products can be found on the Soin-et-Nature website?

Soin-et-Nature offers a selection of products dedicated to farm animals, designed to meet their specific health and well-being needs. Here are the main categories available:

• To support and promote healthy, productive beekeeping, specific products for bees help preserve their health and their environment.
• To promote reproduction and improve lactation, natural solutions help maintain hormonal balance and enhance the quality of milk production.
• To maintain urinary tract health and facilitate elimination, targeted products provide tailored support for livestock.
• To protect and strengthen the musculoskeletal system, natural solutions help maintain the animals’ mobility and performance.
• To reduce stress and improve animal well-being, anti-stress products are available for sensitive periods or environmental changes.
• To ensure high-quality water —essential for animal health—water treatment solutions meet hygiene and safety standards.
• To care for chickens and other poultry, specialized solutions ensure their daily well-being and health.

These livestock products available on Soin-et-Nature help maintain respectful and efficient production while ensuring the animals’ health and well-being.