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400g of Diatomaceous Earth (DE) from Flyte so Fancy in an easy to use puffer pack

You can use Diatomaceous Earth throughout the henhouse or animal housing as it removes moisture and maintains a dry environment. By sprinkling the DE powder in the nestboxes, bedding and on perches where the chickens roost it will ensure that the henhouse remains dry, clean and sweet-smelling as well as prevent damp areas where mites, moulds and lice can thrive. We advise wearing gloves and a dustmask when using DE as it is dusty.

DE is a 100% natural silicate product prepared from the fossilised remains of ancient hard-shelled algae from river beds so is totally natural. For centuries DE has been used in grain stores for example, and on animals against external parasites like lice, fleas and mites; can also be given in animal feed for general good health.

* Odour free * Stain free * Pesticide free * 100% Natural Desiccant * Harmless to animals & birds
* No egg withdrawal * Increases digestibility of feed, add to feed at 1% * For bedding use at 50g/sq.m

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FLYTE MITE READY TO USE RED MITE SPRAY.

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** Mite Busting Spray ** 100% Effective ** Ready to Use Formula ** Cleans & Disinfects

One litre of Ready to Use Spray, with any-way-up nozzle, to help you get rid of the habitats that mean red mite can thrive in the chicken house.

Effective Mite Control with Anti-Bacterial action. Use throughout chicken coops and animal housing for cleaning and disinfecting to kill micro-organisms, bacteria and most viruses. One product does it all.

Flyte Mite Spray works as a degreasing agent which removes the organic matter in your housing thereby removing the places where insects live and lay eggs.

Instructions for use :
1. Remove all litter & bedding material.
2. Spray liberally in the hen house particularly around perches and all cracks and crevices.
3. Allow treated areas to dry naturally. Follow with Diatomaceous Earth to be most effective.
4. Once the hen house is dry, add fresh bedding.

We recommend using in conjunction with Flyte Diatomaceous Earth and Flyte Coop & Run Sanitising Powder to offer all round hygiene and protection against Bacteria, Parasites (worms), Lice and Red Mite in poultry housing.

During warmer months it is advised that you use Flyte Mite Spray on a fortnightly basis to reduce the risk of red mite when their reproduction is at its peak. Use weekly when treating against an infestation.

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Chicken Coop and Run Sanitising Powder from Flyte so Fancy. 2kg powder in re-sealable plastic tub.

* Super absorbent Ground Sanitiser
* New generation bedding conditioner for chicken coops
* Exceptionally absorbent, will absorb minimum of 1.5 litres per kg
* Contains DEFRA approved Halamid disinfectant that inhibits bacteria growth
* Pleasant odour scented with citronella so will also help to keep flies and mites away as well
* Environmentally friendly and non-hazardous

Flyte Coop and Run Sanitising Powder is a new generation ground sanitiser and super absorbent powder. It contains natural ingredients like Yucca to combat ammonia, seaweed and essential oils like citronella for anti-mite properties with the addition of Halamid which is a DEFRA approved disinfectant powder for killing germs.

It is very absorbent being able to absorb at least 1.5 litres of water per kg of powder. This forms into dry clumps which are then easy to remove. This can aid the fight against the coccidia growth which leads to coccidiosis as well as reducing humidity in the Coop which can cause respiratory infections in chickens. Suitable for all animals and birds. Does not contain phosphates.

Sprinkle throughout your Chicken House, and their Run outside, to keep your hens environment fresh, clean and dry.

Click here for the Flyte Coop & Run Sanitising Powder Factsheet

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Diatomaceous Earth Powder (DE), is a 100% natural powder. 2kg in a plastic re-sealable tub.

EASTER TREATS & OFFERS - BUY A 2kg DE and GET A 400g PUFFER PACK FREE (worth £4.99)

It is very absorbent and is used as a drying agent in poultry and livestock bedding and housing areas, especially in moist areas where moulds, fungi, mites and crawling insects thrive.

DE can be sprinkled inside the henhouse or on the birds, or on cat and dog bedding. It really does work, you can find many feedbacks singing its praises.

As a desiccant, Diatomaceous Earth provides an effective solution to dampness and moisture within the henhouse which in itself provides habitats and breeding places for moulds and mites associated with chickens. Use regularly to eliminate these habitats from your chicken coop. Sprinkle on the birds against irritation from mites or add to feed as part of a healthy intestinal regime.

Diatomaceous Earth is a fine powder made of the fossilised remains of diatoms (a type of algae) which are found in river beds all over the world. It is a natural product and works at a microscopic level. We advise wearing gloves and a dustmask if you are prone to dust irritations.

* Safe, odourless and natural
* No Egg withdrawal needed
* No Chemicals or Pesticides
* Harmless to Children and Animals

When handling any poultry and/or applying powders, however safe to use, we would suggest using a Dustmask, Rubber Gloves or disposable Latex Gloves.

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Oreganico 100ml - Poultry Tonic from Flyte so Fancy.

A natural solution of Oregano oils to boost your birds’ immune system proven to be effective & economical. This handy 100ml dropper bottle will make up 200 litres of drinking water.

Oreganico is a 5% Solution of Oregano and essential oils. Its anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties offer a natural alternative to antibiotics. Suitable for all poultry and game birds, boosting their immune systems to help combat most diseases, including Avian Flu, Blackhead, Coccidiosis, Mycoplasma, Infectious Bronchitis, Salmonella, E-coli etc.

Directions for Use:
A Water-Soluble application to be added to drinking water

Normal dosage:
2.5ml per 5 litres of water (2.5ml = 1/2 Teaspoon), with this bottle the dosage is equivalent to 10 drops per one litre of water.

Dosage at times of stress:
5ml per 5 litres of water (5ml = 1 Teaspoon)

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Cal-Boost is a Poultry Calcium Liquid Concentrate from Flyte so Fancy.

A concentrated calcium and mineral supplement containing Vitamin D3 which, when added to drinking water, will help to improve egg shell quality, thickness and strength as well as aid heart function and build strong bones. Formulated for both breeding and laying birds.

Dosage is just 2 drops per litre of water. 100ml dropper bottle. 100ml is sufficient for 500 litres of water.

Cal-Boost will help to solve problems with:
** Thin Egg Shells ** Shell Fractures and hairline cracks ** Uneven and rough textured shells

Calcium is crucial for poultry. Like most other animals it is vital for the growth of strong healthy bones. However, in egg laying fowl its needs are twofold. Calcium is the key ingredient for good egg shells so, giving a calcium boost to poultry at times of stress, illness or during winter when daylight hours are short, is beneficial. Cal-Boost contains liquid calcium for strong bones and strengthened egg shells, as well as giving other heart benefits. It also contains vitamin D3 which is essential to help metabolise the calcium in the body.

Instructions for use:
Shake the bottle well before use. Add Cal-Boost to your birds’ drinking water. The dosage rate is 2 DROPS of Cal-Boost to 1 litre of water equivalent to 1ml per 5 litres of drinking water. The treatment of Cal-Boost is most effective during the latter part of the day (during the second part of the photoperiod) but you can add Cal-Boost each time you refill your drinkers as a matter of course. Treatment should continue for at least 7 days and can be reintroduced at a later date as and when required.

Composition per Litre:
Calcium Lactate 100g; Sodium Bicarbonate 10g; Chelated Manganese 10.1g; Chelated Copper 3.03g; Chelated Zinc 7.07g; Vitamin D3 40mcg

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Flyte so Fancy Poultry Mineral Mix contains all the minerals, especially calcium (265g per kg), that your chickens need to give them a completely balanced diet for maximum egg production and health.

Suitable for hens over 12 weeks old. Half a teaspoon to be mixed into feed daily per 5 birds. 1kg resealable tub.

Contains: Calcium, Sodium Chloride, Phosphorus, Sodium, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Potassium iodide, Zinc, Cobalt and Sodium Selenite.

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The Boredom Buster® Pecking Ring is a natural, solid 568g net (1.25lb) block of tasty nibbles for chickens. Comes with a hanging cord as shown.

The Boredom Buster® Pecking Block for chickens made of wheat, seeds, fruit and molasses (hence you will find it is sticky to touch). Molasses were used in poultry feed in days gone by, and is said to help the hens digestion.

We have tested it with our own birds (shown in one of these images with two of our Brahma Hens), it is still good even in the rain and they really do seem to love it, but most of all it lasts such a long time.

Made in the USA. Composition: Corn, Oats, Soyabean meal, soyabean hulls, corn syrup, wheat middlings, cane molasses, natural flavours (carrot, apple). Analytical contents: Crude Protein 5%, Crude Fibre 4%, Crude ash 2.5%, Crude fats: 1.5%, Sodium 0%.

FSF Note: Take care in the hottest months of the year with this product, the direct sunlight can make it soft, sticky and the molasses can attract wasps and ants. In Summer time you could try the Chicken Lickin' Nutri-block which has no molasses. Winter months are a great time to give the birds this treat though when there is little else around for them to peck at and the molasses will give them an energy boost.

Boredom Buster® and Boredom Busters® are trademark Flyte so Fancy Ltd

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Hardwood Wood Chips for use as a surface in poultry runs. Sustainable, eco-friendly, natural, this is the answer to 'what do I put on the floor of my chicken run'.

If you would like a small sample bag before you buy then please just email your address to info@flytesofancy.co.uk

If your hens have a fixed run, and they are scratching at bare earth or splashing about in mud, sprinkle a good layer of hardwood woodchip in their run and you will have happy hens! See our Blog posts about How to get the most out of your Hardwood Woodchip.

The chickens love it; it keeps them clean, gives them something to scratch in all day long, washes through with the rain and only needs changing perhaps once or twice a year. Much better than bark, which we do not advise because of the mould spores, and bark does become slushy after the rain; softwood would degrade very quickly and just work its way into the mud; hardwood woodchip though will just sit on top of the ground and can easily withstand all weathers; even though it is a hardwood it is still soft enough for the birds and best replicates the surfaces of their ancestral roots from the jungle. We have found this woodchip is an absolutely perfect surface for chickens.

Flyte so Fancy Woodchips have a nominal 10-40mm particle size and conforms to British standard BS:EN1177:2008. They do not contain recycled wood waste or bark mulch. Hardwood Woodchips are produced from sustainably harvested British forests. FSC Certificate No CU-COC-806457. The product shall have been tested in accordance with the requirements of BS4790:1987 for fire resistance and be classified as having low potential to burn.

These Handy Bags weigh approx 15-20kg (by volume 50L), depending on moisture content of woodchips at the time of bagging i.e. the seasonal variations. Estimate one sack will cover approx 10 sq ft with a 50mm - 80mm depth (To clarify: 10 sq feet is an area of 10ft by 1ft, or approx 1metre by 1metre). To calculate your run area:- length times width divided by 10 equals the number of bags you need. So a 9ft x 9ft run would need 8 bags (9 x 9 = 81, divide by 10 = 8).

Note: Delivery for a single bag to most UK destinations is £7.32 (due to weight); 2 bag delivery is £9.40; 3 bags is £13.79 and so on. See options below for 10+ bags delivered by pallet where delivery is from £39.95 for the pallet option and you can add a number of other items too for the one delivery charge.

To help you calculate the amount of woodchip you will need for your size of run, use our calculator CLICK HERE

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HempBed-E Poultry Bedding is chopped hemp bedding for poultry with added eucalyptus - available only from Flyte so Fancy.

HempBed-E Poultry Bedding in 15kg bale*. Chopped hemp is a natural, dust-free, quick to compost, sustainable, eco-friendly product. It has odour eating properties, is highly absorbent and, with HempBed-E, has an added boost - Eucalyptus has been added to the mix and offer a natural way of freshening up your hen house. Eucalyptus is well known as a mild decongestant, which can also kill air-borne germs in winter, is anti-bacterial, and much of our research points to its anti-mite properties as well.

HempBed-E Bedding absorbs up to 12 times more liquid than straw and 4 times more than shavings. It is used widely as bedding for horses because of its great absorbency and natural fly repellent qualities.

HempBed-E Bedding makes cleaning so much easier, less frequently needed so goes further, and leaves the chicken coop smelling fresh.

HempBed-E cannot be used for Guinea Pigs or other Cavies as Eucalyptus is toxic to them.

Delivery for one 15kg bale of HempBed-E will be £7.32 to most UK destinations and carriage charge is pro-rata cheaper with quantity e.g. for 2 bales it would be £10.44.

* approx weight when bagged

Please Note: Hemp is a naturally grown fibrous plant so there will be variations of texture and colour with the seasons depending on when it was harvested. This is perfectly natural and does not make it any more or less effective.

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