Big farm vitamins. Backyard bottle.
- Same Catalyst vitamin formula trusted by commercial operations nationwide
- Liquid form — just pour into the waterer, no powder clumping
- Vitamins A, D, E, K plus electrolytes for complete flock support
- 8 oz bottle sized and priced for backyard and small flocks
$23.00
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 Catalys...
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Your backyard flock deserves more than feed alone
Vitamin Gaps in Feed
Commercial feed provides baseline nutrition, but it can't account for stress, heat, molting, or heavy laying. During high-demand periods, your hens need more than what's in the bag.
Powder Problems
Powdered vitamins clump in waterers, settle to the bottom, and don't mix evenly. Half your flock gets a dose, the other half drinks clear water.
Wrong Size for Small Flocks
Most poultry supplements are packaged for commercial houses — 5 lb bags that expire before a backyard flock can use them. You end up wasting product and money.
How It Works
| Feature | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Complete vitamin spectrum | Vitamins A, D, E, K plus electrolytes cover the nutritional gaps feed alone can't fill |
| Liquid formula | Mixes instantly and evenly in water — no clumping, no settling, every bird gets a consistent dose |
| 8 oz backyard size | Right-sized for flocks of 6-25 birds so nothing goes to waste |
| Same formula as commercial Catalyst | Identical vitamin profile used by professional growers — scaled down, not watered down |
| Easy-pour bottle | No scooping, no measuring cups — pour directly into the waterer |
Application: Drinking water (waterer or nipple system)
Standard dosing: • Add 1 tablespoon per gallon of drinking water • Replace treated water every 2-3 days Stress events (heat, cold, molting, new birds): • Double dose for 5-7 days, then return to standard Chicks: • Start from day one at standard dose • Supports strong early development
Why Vitamins Matter for Backyard Flocks
Feed is the foundation, but it’s not the whole picture. Commercial layer feed is formulated for baseline nutrition under ideal conditions. Your backyard flock doesn’t live in ideal conditions — they deal with Georgia summers, cold snaps, molting stress, new flock members, and the occasional predator scare.
Catalyst Liquid fills the gaps that feed can’t cover. Vitamins A, D, E, and K support immune function, egg production, feather quality, and bone health. Electrolytes help birds manage heat stress and recover from illness faster.
Liquid Beats Powder Every Time
If you’ve tried powdered vitamin supplements, you already know the frustration. They clump at the bottom of the waterer, don’t dissolve evenly, and half your flock drinks before the other half gets any real dose.
Catalyst Liquid mixes instantly and stays suspended in water. Every bird that drinks gets a consistent dose. No stirring, no scooping, no waste sitting at the bottom of the bowl.
Part of the Backyard Bundle
Catalyst Liquid pairs naturally with Hen Helper (probiotic) for complete flock support — vitamins plus gut health in the same waterer. For the best value, check out the Backyard Poultry Bundle, which combines everything your small flock needs in one package.
1,000+
Commercial Farms Trust Catalyst
A-D-E-K
Complete Vitamin Profile
8 oz
Backyard Sized
A+
BBB Rating
I tried powdered vitamins for months and half of it just sat at the bottom of the waterer. Catalyst Liquid actually mixes in and stays mixed. My girls have been laying more consistently since I switched, especially through summer heat.
I have 8 hens and a small coop. The big commercial bags never made sense for me. This little bottle lasts months and I know my birds are getting what they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Catalyst Liquid different from the powder version?
Same vitamin formula, different delivery. The liquid mixes instantly and evenly in water with no clumping or settling. The powder version is more economical for larger flocks, but the liquid is ideal for backyard waterers.
Can I use it with Hen Helper?
Yes — they complement each other. Hen Helper is a probiotic (gut health), while Catalyst Liquid provides vitamins and electrolytes. Many backyard flock owners use both in their waterer.
How long does one bottle last?
At standard dosing (1 tablespoon per gallon), an 8 oz bottle treats a flock of 6-12 hens for approximately 2-3 months depending on waterer size and refill frequency.
Is it safe for chicks?
Yes. Start from day one. The vitamin and electrolyte support is especially beneficial during the first few weeks when chicks are establishing their immune systems.
When should I use the double dose?
During any stress event — extreme heat, extreme cold, molting, introducing new birds, recovering from illness, or after a predator scare. Double for 5-7 days, then return to standard.
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$23.00