Healthy chickens shouldn't require a veterinary degree.
You got chickens for the joy of it — fresh eggs, happy birds, kids learning where food comes from. Not for the 2 AM panic when someone looks "off" and Google gives you 47 different answers.
You love your birds. The internet isn't helping.
Every chicken keeper has been here. Three problems, a thousand conflicting opinions.
Sick birds, no clear answers
A hen looks "off" and you start Googling. Forty-seven results, half contradicting each other. By the time you pick a remedy, you've lost two days and you're not sure it's working.
The guilt when something goes wrong
You named them. You know their personalities. When one gets sick, it's not just a chicken problem — it's heartbreak. And you wonder if you should have done something sooner.
It shouldn't be this complicated
You got chickens for the joy of it — fresh eggs, happy birds, teaching your kids about food. Not for a second job of amateur veterinary science. Simple, natural care should be simple.
We raise chickens too.
Southland Organics started in 2009 on a farm in Georgia. We didn't set out to build a supplement company — we set out to solve a problem: how to keep birds healthy without chemicals that made us uncomfortable.
Seventeen years later, our products are used on millions of commercial birds every year. But we never forgot where we started — with a small flock and a lot of questions.
Every product we sell is USDA Organic certified, safe for your family, and backed by the same biology that works at commercial scale. The difference? We sized the doses and instructions for backyard keepers like you.
Three jobs. Real solutions.
You don't need 47 opinions. You need products that do a specific job and actually work.
Keep your flock healthy from day one.
You brought home chicks and now you're wondering — what do I actually give them? The internet says 47 different things.
Fix the coop smell without harsh chemicals.
The coop smells and you feel bad about it — for the birds, for your family, for the neighbors.
Keep eggs coming through every season.
Production dropped and you don't know if it's the weather, the feed, or something you're doing wrong.
Shop the Backyard Line
Every backyard flock product we make — probiotics, litter treatments, vitamins, and pest control. All USDA Organic, all sized for small flocks. Nothing hidden.
Big Ole Bird + Litter Life + Catalyst in one box. Everything you need to start — most backyard keepers begin here. Starting at $52.
Know exactly what your flock needs? Grab individual products. Every one comes with backyard dosing instructions.
Roost
Roost is a bundle of three all-natural supplements for chickens. It's uniquely designed to boost your roost in a natural and effective way to ensure happy and healthy birds year round! Our simple bundle ensures your birds are getting what they need, when they need it. All you have to do is measure, mix and switch! All-Natural Care for Backyard Birds No more wondering if your birds have what they need. No more harsh chemicals or questionable effectiveness. Just natural, chicken supplements with health benefits galore. Soul Miner's Eden is proud to partner with Southland Organics to produce Home. And we’re not just winging it- these chicken supplements are backed by science. Southland Organics’ products have been proven to improve poultry health through probiotics and organic acids. With Home by SME, we want to bring these natural solutions to your living space. Ready for better, organic care for your birds? It’s time to boost your Roost.
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Backyard Poultry Bundle
Backyard Poultry Bundle Save 27%! For complete backyard coop care, the Backyard Poultry Bundle features three all-natural chicken supplements: Hen Helper, Mother Load and Catalyst. Designed to boost your roost, our bundle of poultry probiotics, apple cider vinegar and vitamins provides your feathered friends with the nutrients and gut care they need to be happy and healthy. Included: 1. Hen Helper Poultry Probiotic (one quart) 2. Liquid Catalyst Poultry Vitamins (eight ounces) 3. Mother Load ACV with Garlic (one gallon) 4. Convenient Southland Organics measuring cup Backyard Poultry Bundle+ Save 31%! Our Backyard Poultry Bundle+ includes all the nutritional supplements offered in our classic bundle plus our all-natural chicken mite insecticide, Desecticide. Perfect for backyard chicken keepers who want to cover their flock's nutritional bases and be prepared in the case of a mite infestation. Included: 1. Hen Helper Poultry Probiotic (one quart) 2. Liquid Catalyst Poultry Vitamins (eight ounces) 3. Mother Load ACV with Garlic (one gallon) 4. Desecticide Natural Chicken Mite Insecticide (one quart) 5. Convenient Southland Organics measuring cup Benefits of the Backyard Poultry Bundle: Cost-effective solution for coop care (27-31% savings!) Natural supplements with no harsh chemicals Ideal for chicks and adult chickens Boosts immune system to prevent health issues Increases natural production of oils to make feathers shine Produces stronger eggshells and cleaner eggs Reduces recovery time after molting season Absorbs extra calcium Option to add a natural chicken mite treatment Check out our Backyard Poultry Dosing Chart for detailed instructions. Learn about the parts of an egg and chicken egg production.
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Hen Helper
Hen Helper boosts overall health and nutrition in layer hens through a specially formulated combination of probiotics, organic acids and electrolytes. The special ingredients, humic and fulvic acids, have been scientifically proven to improve shell quality and egg production by keeping hens in peak longer. Benefits of Hen Helper: Produces cleaner eggs and firmer shells Aids calcium uptake Improves gut and overall health Reduces reproductive challenges Increases peak performance Increases mineral absorption Improves hatchability Decreases mortality Protects against heat stress during hot weather Learn how to use Hen Helper. Hen Helper is also available in our Backyard Poultry Bundle.
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Catalyst
Our Catalyst Poultry Vitamin Liquid Formula is a liquid version of our classic Catalyst Poultry Vitamin. This 8 oz. variation of Catalyst is specially designed for folks with small-scale poultry operations or backyard chicken coops. It has the same vitamins and benefits as our classic powder Catalyst. This liquid formula is easier to apply and more efficient for smaller-scale flocks. Benefits of Catalyst: Highly absorbable Boosts immunity Helps promote leg and bone development Improves heart health, skin health and blood health High concentration of vitamins per serving Easily pours into coop waterers Learn how to use Catalyst. Catalyst is also available in our Backyard Poultry Bundle. Are you a commercial poultry grower? Our dry product is made for commercial or large-scale poultry growers. It’s the classic version of Catalyst and comes in an 800g sealed bag.
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Mother Load
Mother Load is raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar for chickens infused with garlic. Designed to boost your birds' overall health, Mother Load aids in digestion, keeps the GI tract healthy, tightens the gut and provides bacteria that support poultry development. Through the benefits of garlic and apple cider vinegar, Mother Load: Keeps the body in balance Boosts flock's immune system Promotes healthy mucus flow Tightens the gut May assist with cocci Learn how to use our products for healthy backyard birds. Mother Load is also available in our Backyard Poultry Bundle.
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Litter Life
Litter Life is a poultry litter amendment designed to improve litter quality and strengthen poultry health. This mixture of biologically active carbon, organic acids and beneficial microbes helps dry and condition litter, and assist in controlling ammonia. Birds grow in a healthier environment with less threat of disease, lower mortality and better performance. Benefits of Litter Life: Dries and conditions litter beds Non-corrosive Controls ammonia Can be applied with birds present Learn how to use our products for healthy backyard birds.
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Desecticide Multi-Purpose Livestock & Poultry Mite Control
Desecticide delivers breakthrough natural technology specifically formulated to control soft-bodied pests, with exceptional results against mites in poultry and horses. This FIFRA 25(b) exempt pesticide uses safe, natural ingredients to provide fast contact kill without harsh chemicals. Benefits of Desecticide: Provides superior mite control with proven effectiveness against red mites, northern fowl mites, scaly leg mites and feather mites Natural formula made with coconut-derived sodium lauryl sulfate, clove oil and mint oil Safe to spray directly on livestock and poultry without toxic chemicals Mint and clove oils provide a fresh, natural fragrance Pests cannot build resistance Fast-acting with quick contact kill on targeted pests Generally dries quickly, allowing animals to safely return to treated areas in a short time Desecticide has been approved by an organic certifying agency!. Safety Declaration This product is not registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency since it qualifies for exemption under FIFRA section 25(b) as a minimum risk pesticide. Caution Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of contact, rinse immediately with water and seek medical attention if irritation persists. Do not ingest. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
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Torched All-Natural Weed Killer
Torched is a pet safe grass and weed killer derived from natural ingredients. It is designed for use on non-selective broadleaf weeds and grasses in driveways, sidewalks, gardens and flower beds. Torched is proudly made in the USA and is safe for people, pets and the planet when used as directed! Safety Declaration This product is not registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency since it qualifies for exemption under FIFRA section 25(b) as a minimum risk pesticide. Caution Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of contact, rinse immediately with water and seek medical attention if irritation persists. Do not ingest. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Storage Avoid direct sunlight. Store at temperatures above 40° F. Keep container tightly closed in a well-ventilated area. Store in original container in a cool, dry area away from children and pets. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations. Do not reuse empty container. If empty: Offer for recycling if available or discard in a sanitary landfill. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
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ZeroPoint
EPA-Registered Agricultural Disinfectant for Commercial Operations The Only Reset That Matters Between Production Cycles 60-Second Contact Time • 5-Log Pathogen Reduction • Zero Evacuation Required Product Overview ZeroPoint Industrial is the professional biosecurity solution that commercial livestock and poultry operations trust when thousands of animals depend on pathogen elimination. Effective livestock biosecurity protocols are essential for preventing the spread of diseases, protecting both animals and employees, and safeguarding public health. Disinfectants play a critical role in reducing disease transmission between animals, humans, and the environment. ZeroPoint Industrial helps protect the environment and everyone involved in animal care. This EPA-registered hypochlorous acid (HOCl) sanitizer delivers hospital-grade disinfection without the hazards of traditional agricultural sanitizers. EPA Registration #: 97801-1-102456 Key Benefits: Broad-spectrum elimination of poultry and livestock pathogens in 60 seconds No evacuation required - safe for use with animals present after drying No rinse, no residue - degrades to salt and water No resistance development possible with HOCl technology Non-corrosive to equipment and safe for workers USDA Organic approved for use in organic production Essential for maintaining livestock biosecurity and preventing disease outbreaks The Bottom Line When 50,000+ birds depend on your biosecurity decision, there’s no room for products that “might” work. ZeroPoint Industrial is proven to prevent disease transmission in large-scale livestock and poultry operations, delivering measurable pathogen reduction that translates directly to your bottom line. Zero Pathogens. Zero Evacuation. Zero Compromise.
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Why backyard keepers trust us.
Three steps to a healthier flock.
No complicated protocols. No measuring cups. If you can fill a waterer, you can do this.
Pick your starting point.
Most backyard keepers start with the Backyard Bundle — it covers gut health, litter, and vitamins in one box. Not sure what your flock needs? Our products page shows you exactly which product matches which problem.
Follow the simple routine.
Every product comes with clear, backyard-sized dosing instructions. Five minutes a week. No complicated schedules. A capful per waterer change is all it takes.
Watch your flock thrive.
Healthier birds. Fresher coop. Steadier eggs. And when someone in your chicken group asks for advice, you'll know exactly what to tell them.
Fair questions. Straight answers.
We've heard every question backyard keepers ask. Here's the honest answer to each one.
Is this safe around my kids and other pets?
Yes. Every Southland product is USDA Organic certified and OMRI Listed for organic production. There's no withdrawal period — you can collect and eat eggs the same day you treat. No harsh chemicals, no residues, no warnings to keep kids or dogs away. These are beneficial bacteria and organic acids, not pesticides.
I've tried supplements before and nothing changed.
Most supplements on the shelf are generic multivitamins that aren't formulated for poultry biology. Big Ole Bird is a probiotic specifically designed for avian gut health — the same formula used by commercial growers on millions of birds. It works by colonizing the gut with beneficial bacteria that crowd out harmful ones. If your last supplement was a powder you sprinkled on feed and forgot about, this is different.
This seems like it's made for big farms, not my little flock.
It was originally developed for commercial poultry, which is actually a good thing — it means the biology is proven at scale. We've adapted the dosing and packaging for backyard flocks. The Backyard Bundle is specifically sized for small flocks. Same science, backyard-friendly format.
I can just use apple cider vinegar from the grocery store, right?
ACV has some benefits, but store-bought vinegar doesn't contain the specific probiotic strains that colonize poultry gut lining. It's like comparing a multivitamin to a targeted prescription. ACV helps with pH; Big Ole Bird actually populates the digestive tract with beneficial microbes that improve nutrient absorption and immune function. That said, if you like ACV, our Mother Load ($21/gallon) is formulated specifically for poultry — pair it with Big Ole Bird for gut health plus pH balance.
How do I know what dose for only 6 hens?
Every product ships with backyard dosing instructions — not just commercial rates divided down. The Backyard Bundle guide walks you through exact amounts per bird count, from 4 hens to 50. Most customers with small flocks use a capful per waterer change. It's designed to be simple, not math homework.
Free guides for backyard keepers
Written for small flocks. No commercial jargon, no guessing on dosing.
What's Wrong With My Chicken?
Symptom-by-symptom diagnostic guide. Lethargy, sneezing, feather loss, pale combs, egg drops — what each one means and what to do first.
Dosing Guide for Small Flocks
Exact amounts for flocks of 3 to 25 birds. Every product, every waterer size, seasonal schedules included.
Your First 30 Days With Chickens
Week-by-week guide for new owners. What to do, what to watch for, and when to start supplements.
Your flock is counting on you. Start here.
Everything your backyard flock needs — probiotics, litter treatment, vitamins, and pest control. USDA Organic, family-safe, sized for small flocks.