Halleys Hen Blox

Our Hen Pecking Blox is more than just a feed; it’s a comprehensive enrichment tool for your flock. Combining high-quality ingredients like dried alfalfa, wheat, split maize, oyster shell grit, and flint grit, this block provides essential nutrients while promoting natural pecking and foraging behaviours.

By engaging your chickens in a stimulating activity, the Hen Pecking Blox helps to reduce stress and prevent harmful behaviours like feather pecking and cannibalism, making it an invaluable addition to your poultry care routine.

Behavioural and Welfare Benefits:

• Behavioural Enrichment: Pecking blocks provide vital environmental enrichment, allowing chickens to engage in natural foraging and pecking behaviours, which are crucial for their well-being.
• Reduced Feather Pecking and Cannibalism: Redirecting pecking behaviour towards the block helps reduce harmful pecking and cannibalism, especially in confined environments.
• Stress and Boredom Relief: The block offers a stimulating activity that minimises stress and boredom, improving overall flock welfare.
• Beak Conditioning: Regular use aids in natural beak conditioning, helping maintain beak health and shape.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Wheat: A primary energy source rich in essential amino acids, supporting growth and maintenance.
• Split Maize: High in energy and palatability, encouraging feed intake and overall health.
• Oyster Shell Grit: Provides necessary calcium for strong eggshells and bone health.
• Flint Grit: Aids digestion by grinding food in the gizzard, improving nutrient absorption.
• Alfalfa (Lucerne): High in protein and vitamins, contributing to bone health, metabolic functions, and enhancing the yellow pigmentation of egg yolks.

Feeding Guidelines:
Simply place the Hen Pecking Blox in your chickens’ coop or run, ensuring it is easily accessible to all birds. The block is designed for long-lasting use, providing continuous enrichment and nutrition.

Ingredients:
Wheat, Split Maize, Oyster Shell Grit, Flint Grit, Alfalfa (Lucerne) pressed into a 1.25kg block.

Storage Instructions:
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain freshness and quality. Ensure the block remains dry to prolong its use.