Feather and coat care for birds and farm animals

Boost your poultry's health with our expert solutions for plumage care and farm feathered animals: vitamins, sprays and minerals.

12 produits

Produits-veto – Bannière de base – Animaux de la ferme – Copain comme cochon

FRANCODEX

Vitaplume - Feather Regrowth for Birds - 15 ml - FRANCODEX

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6,58 €

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FRANCODEX

Gal O Cade - Protects Poultry Feet - Leg Mites - 200 ml - FRANCODEX

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16,50 €

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FRANCODEX

Shower Spray - Feather Shine for Birds - 500 ml - FRANCODEX

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12,42 €

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VIRBAC

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Biocalphos - Calcium - Hens - Laying - 250 ml - VIRBAC

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15,92 €

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VIRBAC

(3)

Biocalphos - Calcium - Hens - Laying - 100 ml - VIRBAC

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9,58 €

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VIRBAC

(3)

Perrotonic - Vitamins and minerals for parrots and parakeets - 18g + 15 mL - VIRBAC

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14,08 €

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VIRBAC

Océmue - Vitamins - Molting and Plumage - Birds - 24 ml - VIRBAC

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11,08 €

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VIRBAC

Océproven - Digestive Balance - Intestinal Flora - 10 g - Birds - VIRBAC

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10,75 €

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VIRBAC

(1)

Océvit - Vitamins - Nutritional balance - Birds - 15 ml - VIRBAC

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10,04 €

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VIRBAC

(1)

Vitavia - Vitamins - 250 ml - VIRBAC

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14,58 €

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VIRBAC

(2)

Vitavia - Vitamins - 1 L - VIRBAC

Out of stock

29,92 €

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VIRBAC

(2)

Vitavia - Vitamins - 100 ml - VIRBAC

Out of stock

10,75 €

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Feather care and feathered farm animals

Veterinary expertise for feather care and feathered farm animals

Why is feather maintenance vital?

Plumage fulfils essential functions for the survival and well-being of farmyard birds. Feather care and feathered farm animals guarantees effective thermal insulation against cold and humidity. A healthy feather protects the thin skin of poultry against injuries and sunlight. During the moulting period, the bird's body undergoes intense metabolic stress to renew its plumage. A lack of nutrients during this phase can lead to slow regrowth or fragile feathers. Our products support keratin synthesis to offer robust protection to your entire flock.

Suitable solutions for a smooth and rapid moult

The field of feather care and feathered farm animals requires specific and targeted nutritional intake. Birds naturally lose their feathers once or twice a year depending on the species and climate. During this cycle, needs for sulphur-containing amino acids and B vitamins increase considerably. Our liquid or powdered dietary supplements easily fit into the daily ration of your hens or ducks. They help reduce the duration of the moult while ensuring uniform and glossy regrowth. Complete plumage is the outward sign of internal health perfectly managed by the farmer.

Optimising beauty and health: feather care and feathered farm animals

Fighting feather-pecking and external aggressions

Feather care and feathered farm animals also involves managing abnormal behaviours such as feather-pecking. This bad habit often stems from environmental stress or a marked deficiency in essential minerals. Applying repellent sprays or soothing lotions helps quickly stop this destructive phenomenon. These external treatments protect the bare area and promote immediate skin regeneration after an attack. At the same time, a course of vitamins strengthens the resistance of feather shafts against mechanical friction. This way, you maintain visual and sanitary harmony within your hobby flock.

Reinforcing the natural waterproofing of feathers

Good feather care and feathered farm animals relies on maintaining the uropygial gland. This gland allows the bird to spread a protective lipid film over its entire body. Our supplements rich in fatty acids promote the production of this substance essential to feather waterproofing. For ornamental birds or show poultry, a silky appearance is a key judging criterion. Our exclusive formulas provide the necessary shine while purifying the skin of any debris or parasites. Protection against external pathogens begins with a healthy and dense feather barrier.

Benefits of our feather solutions

Faster moulting: Reduced feather renewal time to limit fatigue.
Radiant shine: Essential fatty acids for a silky sheen and vivid colour.
Effective anti-pecking: Targeted solutions to stop self-destruction or aggressiveness between birds.
Thermal insulation: Maintenance of dense plumage to protect birds from temperature variations.
Rapid absorption: Highly bioavailable formulas for visible effectiveness from the very first weeks.

Frequently asked questions about feather care and feathered farm animals

Which animals have feathers?

Feathers are the exclusive characteristic of birds, whether flying or ground-dwelling like hens. They form the protective covering of their body and replace the fur of mammals or the scales of reptiles. On a farm, this concerns hens, ducks, geese, turkeys but also pigeons. Each type of bird has feathers adapted to its living environment, such as the waterproof plumage of waterfowl. Feather care and feathered farm animals must therefore respect these biological specifics to be fully effective.

Do birds have hair or feathers?

Contrary to popular belief, birds have no hair anywhere on their body. What is sometimes mistaken for hair in certain chicks is actually very fine down. This down serves solely for thermal regulation before the appearance of definitive feathers after a few weeks. Feathers are complex structures made of keratin, a protein also present in claws and beaks. The maintenance of this keratin is the central pillar of any successful feather care and feathered farm animals routine. A diet rich in quality protein ensures the strength of these protective structures.

How can I care for a bird that is losing its feathers?

If your bird is losing feathers outside of the moulting period, first check for the presence of parasites. Using a feather care and feathered farm animals product in spray form as an antiparasitic is often the first step. Then, administer a multivitamin supplement rich in biotin and methionine to stimulate the growth of the new follicle. Also make sure the bird is not suffering from social stress or a lack of space in its enclosure. A regular bath with suitable solutions can also help clean the pores and promote healthy regrowth.

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Feather and coat care for birds and farm animals

Vitaplume - Feather Regrowth for Birds - 15 ml - FRANCODEX

Gal O Cade - Protects Poultry Feet - Leg Mites - 200 ml - FRANCODEX

Shower Spray - Feather Shine for Birds - 500 ml - FRANCODEX

Biocalphos - Calcium - Hens - Laying - 250 ml - VIRBAC

Biocalphos - Calcium - Hens - Laying - 100 ml - VIRBAC

Perrotonic - Vitamins and minerals for parrots and parakeets - 18g + 15 mL - VIRBAC

Océmue - Vitamins - Molting and Plumage - Birds - 24 ml - VIRBAC

Océproven - Digestive Balance - Intestinal Flora - 10 g - Birds - VIRBAC

Océvit - Vitamins - Nutritional balance - Birds - 15 ml - VIRBAC

Vitavia - Vitamins - 250 ml - VIRBAC

Vitavia - Vitamins - 1 L - VIRBAC

Vitavia - Vitamins - 100 ml - VIRBAC

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