Is Chicken E-lixir a Stress Aid for Chickens?
- Annie
- 5 hours ago
- 4 min read
Stressors like predators, sickness, disease, molting, extreme heat, cold weather and pecking order changes can all take a toll on your chickens. Along with keeping a close eye on our birds, we use Strong Animals Chicken Essentials every day to help keep our flock and coop in tip-top shape! A little care really does go a long way in keeping backyard chickens healthy.
Some of the most common questions we get are: What is the difference between Chicken E-lixir and Flock Fixer? Do they both help with chicken stress? Can I use Chicken E-lixir and Flock Fixer at the same time? What should I use when my chickens are stressed, sick or dealing with hot weather?
So, let’s clear things up!
What is Chicken E-lixir?
Chicken E-lixir is a daily vitamin and mineral supplement for chickens that supports overall flock health, gut health and hydration. It contains a unique blend of organic oregano essential oil, prebiotics, calcium, vitamins D and E, and electrolytes.
And here’s a good thing to know: Chick E-lixir, which comes in the Baby Chick Care Kit, is the exact same formula as Chicken E-lixir.
Chicken E-lixir is designed for daily use. It focuses on supporting gut health and helping keep your chickens’ digestive systems working like they should. We all know a strong gut helps keep us healthy and strong. The same goes for poultry.
So, is Chicken E-lixir technically a chicken stress aid? Not exactly. It is not specifically formulated for “times of stress,” but when used every day, it can absolutely help support a healthier, more resilient flock. Chickens with strong digestive health and good daily nutrition may be better prepared to handle everyday challenges.
To use it, simply mix one capful of Chicken E-lixir with one gallon of water. No guessing, no complicated measuring, just an easy daily boost for your flock.
What is Flock Fixer?
Flock Fixer is the product I reach for during times of stress. It is a vitamin-rich water additive for chickens that helps hydrate, restore vital nutrients and support digestive balance when your flock needs extra care.
Flock Fixer includes prebiotics, probiotics, vitamins and electrolytes to give chickens a boost during stressful situations.
I use Flock Fixer during:
Challenging weather
Hot summer days
Injury recovery
Molting
Times of sickness
Anytime a chicken seems a little off
Flock Fixer has literally saved a couple of my chickens’ lives, especially during really hot weather!
People always wonder how my chickens survive Minnesota winters, but honestly, our summers are much harder on them. We can hit the 90s and even 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times. Chickens come with a built-in winter coat, and they don’t sweat. That means heat stress in chickens can happen fast, especially if they get dehydrated.
That’s where Flock Fixer really shines. The electrolytes help support hydration when chickens need it most. I even make Flock Fixer frozen treats for my flock during hot weather!
To use it, mix one scoop of Flock Fixer with one gallon of water. Again, no guesswork. I love that.
Chicken E-lixir vs. Flock Fixer: What’s the Difference?
The easiest way to think about it is this: Chicken E-lixir is for daily flock health. Flock Fixer is for times of stress.
Chicken E-lixir helps support everyday wellness with vitamins, minerals, oregano essential oil, prebiotics and electrolytes. It is a great daily supplement for backyard chickens, laying hens and chicks.
Flock Fixer is what I keep on hand for those moments when my flock needs extra support. Heat stress, sickness, injury, molting, travel, weather changes or a bird that just doesn’t seem like herself, that’s when Flock Fixer comes out.
Can You Use Chicken E-lixir and Flock Fixer Together?
Yes, you can keep both Chicken E-lixir and Flock Fixer in your chicken care routine, but I like to use them for different purposes.
Chicken E-lixir is part of my everyday flock care. Flock Fixer is my go-to when stress hits or when my chickens need a little extra hydration and nutrient support.
That’s why I always keep both products on hand. One helps support everyday health, and the other is there when life in the coop gets a little bumpy.
So, is Chicken E-lixir a Stress Aid?
Long story short, Chicken E-lixir is not technically a stress aid for chickens, but I do believe it helps support a healthier flock from the inside out. When your chickens are getting daily support for gut health, hydration, vitamins and minerals, they are better equipped to handle normal flock stressors.
But when your chickens are actively dealing with stress, heat, sickness, injury or dehydration, Flock Fixer is the product made for those moments.
That’s why both have a place in my coop.
Keep Your Backyard Flock Healthy, Strong and Laying
Having a healthy backyard flock is so fun. Watching chickens toodle around the yard with their beautiful plumage is something I never get sick of.
Having access to the right chicken supplements to keep them healthy, strong and laying is super important to me. I know what I’m giving my flock, and I’ve been using these products for almost eight years now, so I can honestly say I believe in them.
For daily flock health, I reach for Chicken E-lixir. For stress, heat and hydration support, I reach for Flock Fixer.
Until next time,
–The Wing Lady
Flock Fixer - Hydrate & Restore Health During Times of Challenge
You can’t always see it, but your flock will experience a weakened immune system during times of challenge. Flock Fixer is a vitamin-rich additive that helps hydrate, restore vital nutrients and balance digestive health.
Chicken E-lixir - Daily Vitamin for Chickens
Chicken E-lixir is added to drinking water as a daily vitamin for keeping chickens healthy by promoting digestive health. For everyday use, it contains a unique blend of organic oregano essential oil, prebiotics, calcium, vitamins D & E and electrolytes.