Feeding your flock well is the foundation of great backyard chicken keeping—but even the best layer feed doesn’t always tick every box. Just like us, chickens can benefit from supplements to keep them in top shape, especially during periods of stress, moulting, laying, or recovery.

At The Good Life Backyard, we hand blend a range of premium, handmade poultry supplements right here in Australia and also in the United States. Our blends are designed not just for nutrition, but to provide enrichment, boost immune health, and support your hens through every stage of life.

So, do your girls need supplements? Let’s take a closer look.

Why Use Supplements?

Your hens’ nutritional needs can vary based on:

• Their age and laying status
• Weather and seasonal stress
• Illness or parasite load
• Moulting, broodiness, or feather picking

While a quality layer feed covers the basics, supplements help bridge the gap between “surviving” and thriving.

Supplements can:

• Improve egg production and shell quality
• Support feather regrowth
• Boost immunity
• Enhance digestion
• Reduce stress and behavioural issues

Types of Chicken Supplements (And What We Recommend!)

1. Protein & Moulting Support

During the moult or times of poor condition, extra protein is a must.

Try our Calci-Protein Blend – a handblended mix of high-protein ingredients like fenugreek, sunflower seeds, alfalfa, and mealworms. This blend also contains calcium for shell support—a two-in-one powerhouse for moulting hens or heavy layers.

We also offer Protein Porridge—both packed with bioavailable nutrients to aid regrowth and support body condition.

2. Calcium & Shell Strengtheners

Soft shells or poor laying? It might be a calcium shortfall.

Offer free-choice Shell Grit, and add a sprinkle of our Probiotic Plus—an enhanced mix with added seaweed, known to boost yolk colour and mineral absorption.

Our Calci-Protein Blend pulls double duty here too, with both calcium and protein for optimal laying.

3. Herbal Wellness Blends

Natural herbs can do wonders for your flock’s health—supporting digestion, immunity, and even respiratory function.

Some of our bestsellers include:

• Immunity Porridge: A warm, soothing mix for cooler mornings, packed with garlic, turmeric, ginger and oats.
• Spice Blend: Respiratory Support : With oregano, thyme and aniseed—ideal during winter or when sniffles strike.
• Herbal Defence: Stress & Immunity Support – A powerhouse blend made to help your flock stay resilient during times of stress, change, or illness.
  

🛑 All our blends are made in small batches, with real ingredients—no fillers, no nasties.

4. Electrolytes & Recovery Aids

When your flock is under stress (from heatwaves, illness, or moving), short-term use of vitamins and electrolytes can help them bounce back.

5. Daily Enrichment Treats with Benefits

Sometimes, a supplement doesn’t need to look like one!

Our Enrichment Blends—like the Supertreat, Afternoon Peck and Bug Boost—combine nutrition with fun. These are designed to be foraged, pecked, and enjoyed while delivering health-boosting ingredients like flaxseed, calendula, and pumpkin seeds.

These are customer favourites for good reason—they’re irresistible to chooks and packed with purpose.

How Often Should You Supplement?

It depends! Here’s a quick guide:

If you’re not sure what your flock needs, reach out—we can help you tailor the right plan for your hens.

Supplements can be the difference between a good flock and a great flock. At The Good Life Backyard, every blend we create is backed by practical experience, nutritional research, and a love for happy hens.

We believe supplements should be:

• Made from real, recognisable ingredients
• Free from fillers and unnecessary additives
• Delicious, enriching, and effective

Ready to support your flock naturally?

👉 Explore our full range of handmade chicken supplements here