Little Farmer Products became part of the My Favorite Chicken catalog in 2018 with a simple idea: make flock treats more interesting than a bag of one ingredient. Today, the collection includes insect blends, fish-and-shrimp treats, grain-and-seed mixtures, a chick-sized option, and a separate coop-care product.
For more company history, see Celebrating 10 Years of My Favorite Chicken.
This updated guide explains what each current product is for and, just as importantly, where it fits in a balanced feeding routine. A colorful ingredient list can add variety, but no treat should replace the complete feed formulated for a chicken’s age and stage of life.
Quick answer: Choose Little Farmer chicken treats by the kind of enrichment you want to offer, serve a modest amount after the flock has eaten its normal ration, and remove leftovers before they attract moisture or pests.
Complete Chicken Feed Comes First
Chickens need a complete poultry ration as the foundation of their diet. That ration supplies protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals in proportions that a handful of seeds, dried insects, or table scraps cannot reliably reproduce. Our Chicken Feeding Guide explains how starter, grower, layer, and all-flock feeds differ.
Offer treats after birds have eaten their regular feed, not first thing in the morning when they are hungriest. Keep the portion small, spread it among several locations when needed, and watch that timid hens still receive access. For a broader list of suitable foods and serving precautions, see Safe Treats for Chickens.
Little Farmer Chicken Treats Compared
Add a Bug
Add a Bug is an insect-focused blend containing mealworms, crickets, and silkworm pupae. It works well when you want a compact reward for recall training or a food-based enrichment activity. Because dried insects are appealing and calorie-dense, use a small shared portion instead of filling a feeder.
Fish & Shrimp
Fish & Shrimp offers a different animal-protein aroma and texture from insect treats. Scatter a little over clean, dry ground or place it in a washable dish. Remove uneaten pieces promptly, especially during warm or damp weather.
Chicken Fun-Doo
Chicken Fun-Doo mixes pellets with grains, seeds, peas, insects, herbs, and other ingredients. It provides more variety in each handful than a single-ingredient treat. Nevertheless, continue to treat it as an extra and follow the package directions rather than using it as the flock’s everyday ration.
Chickie Garden Picnic
Chickie Garden Picnic contains smaller ingredients selected for young birds. Chicks should first learn to eat their nutritionally complete starter feed. Once you introduce anything beyond starter, provide age-appropriate chick grit separately and supervise the portion carefully.
Coop-Right Is a Coop-Care Product, Not a Treat
Coop-Right belongs to the Little Farmer line, but it is not food. It is sold for use in the coop and dust-bathing areas. Read and follow the current label before use, keep the powder dry, avoid creating airborne dust around people or birds, and do not use it as a substitute for diagnosing or treating a parasite problem.
Which Little Farmer Product Fits Your Goal?
| Goal | Product to consider | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| High-interest training reward | Add a Bug | Offer a few pieces after complete feed |
| Fish-and-shellfish variety | Fish & Shrimp | Serve a modest portion and remove leftovers |
| Mixed textures for adult birds | Chicken Fun-Doo | Scatter for supervised foraging |
| Chick-sized treat ingredients | Chickie Garden Picnic | Introduce sparingly with chick grit available |
| Coop or dust-bath care | Coop-Right | Follow the product label; do not feed |
Safe Serving Practices
- Give complete feed and fresh water before offering treats.
- Use several feeding spots so dominant birds cannot guard the entire portion.
- Serve only what the flock will finish promptly.
- Provide insoluble grit when birds eat whole grains, insects, plants, or other foods that require grinding.
- Store every product in a cool, dry, pest-resistant container and discard anything moldy, damp, or rancid.
- Check the current package label because ingredients and directions can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Little Farmer treats replace layer feed?
No. Feed a complete ration formulated for the bird’s life stage. Treats provide variety and enrichment, but they do not reliably supply the full nutritional balance needed for growth, maintenance, or egg production.
Do chickens need grit with these treats?
Chickens that eat whole grains, seeds, insects, vegetation, or other coarse foods need access to appropriately sized insoluble poultry grit. Offer it separately so birds can take what they need. Oyster shell supplies calcium and does not replace digestive grit.
How should chicken treats be stored?
Keep the original label, close the package securely, and store it in a cool, dry, pest-resistant location. Our guide to storing chicken feed safely explains how to prevent moisture, mold, and rodent contamination.
The Bottom Line
Little Farmer products can add variety to training and enrichment when you choose the product for the right purpose. Keep treats modest, protect the flock’s appetite for complete feed, and follow the current label. Use Coop-Right only as a coop-care product.
Nutrition references: Penn State Extension, University of Minnesota Extension, and University of Georgia Extension.
