The stress vitamin that pays for itself in livability
- Concentrated vitamins A, D, E, K plus electrolytes
- Proven support during heat, transport, and vaccination events
- Water-line delivery — zero bird handling required
- Pairs with Big Ole Bird for comprehensive flock support
$38.00
Catalyst is a highly absorbable powder packed with specially formulated, poultry-specific essential vitamins and minerals. To maximize performance, we recommend using Catalyst, our poultry vitamin supplement, with Big Ole Bird, our poultry probiotics. Designed to help promote overall health in poult...
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Stress kills profit before disease does
Heat Stress
When temperatures climb above 85°F, birds reduce feed intake, pant instead of grow, and mortality spikes. Summer flocks consistently underperform — unless you intervene early.
Vaccination Setback
Vaccinations are necessary but stressful. The immune response diverts energy from growth, and birds often show 2-3 days of reduced intake and lethargy post-vaccination.
Transport Shock
Day-old chicks arrive dehydrated and stressed from transport. Those first 24-48 hours set the trajectory for the entire flock — a weak start compounds through settlement.
How It Works
| Feature | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Vitamins A, D3, E, K | Supports immune function, bone development, and cellular repair during high-demand periods |
| Electrolyte complex | Replaces minerals lost during heat stress and restores hydration balance |
| Concentrated liquid formula | Small dose, big impact — 1 oz treats 100 gallons of water |
| Water-line compatible | Runs through medicators and proportioners — no special equipment |
| Pairs with probiotics | Use alongside Big Ole Bird without interference — complementary modes of action |
Application: Water line (medicator or proportioner)
Heat stress protocol: • 1 oz per 100 gallons of water • Begin 24 hours before anticipated heat event • Continue through the heat event + 24 hours after Vaccination support: • 1 oz per 100 gallons, starting day of vaccination • Continue for 3 days post-vaccination Chick placement (first 48 hours): • 2 oz per 100 gallons for first 24 hours • 1 oz per 100 gallons for next 24 hours • Then transition to standard Big Ole Bird protocol
Why Vitamins Matter During Stress
A bird’s vitamin reserves deplete rapidly under stress. Heat, vaccination, transport, disease challenge — each event draws down the reserves that fuel immune response, growth, and recovery. Without supplementation, birds recover slower, eat less, grow less, and die more.
Catalyst delivers a concentrated dose of vitamins A, D3, E, and K plus electrolytes through the water line. It’s not a replacement for good management — it’s an insurance policy that costs a penny per bird and protects your settlement check when conditions get tough.
The Heat Stress Equation
Summer flocks consistently underperform winter flocks. The math is simple: above 85°F, birds reduce feed intake by 2-5%. They pant instead of eat. They burn calories on thermoregulation instead of growth. Mortality spikes.
Catalyst doesn’t change the temperature. It gives birds the metabolic resources to cope with it — better hydration, stronger immune function, and faster recovery when the heat breaks. Growers using Catalyst during summer flocks report 3-5% less heat-related mortality.
Pairs With Your Probiotic Program
Catalyst and Big Ole Bird are complementary tools. Probiotics build the gut foundation daily. Vitamins provide targeted support during acute stress events. Together, they create a resilient bird from placement through processing.
3-5%
Less Heat Mortality
Grower field reports
48 hrs
Faster Recovery
$0.01
Cost per Bird
1,000+
Farms Using Catalyst
Last July we lost 400 birds in a heat event. This summer with Catalyst in the water, we lost 60. Same house, same genetics, same fans. The only difference was the vitamins.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use Catalyst vs. Big Ole Bird?
They serve different purposes and work best together. Big Ole Bird is a daily probiotic for gut health. Catalyst is a vitamin and electrolyte supplement for stress events — heat, vaccination, transport. Use Big Ole Bird daily, add Catalyst during stress periods.
How far in advance should I start before a heat event?
Begin Catalyst 24 hours before anticipated high temperatures. Birds that are already vitamin-loaded handle heat better than those supplemented after stress begins.
Can I use it for backyard chickens?
Yes. Use the same ratio (1 oz per 100 gallons, or about 1/4 teaspoon per gallon for small waterers) during heat waves, after introducing new birds, or when your flock seems stressed.
Does it affect egg taste or meat quality?
No. Catalyst contains naturally occurring vitamins and minerals with no withdrawal period. It supports bird health without affecting product quality.
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The stress vitamin that pays for itself in livability
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