Essential Natural Support for Your Flock During Scorching Temperatures
When temperatures truly soar, give your flock targeted support with our Extreme Heat Support Blends! This essential collection is specifically formulated for intense heatwave events and periods of extreme heat stress. It's your focused partner in protecting birds when the heat becomes critical, even in climates where high temperatures are common. Encourage crucial hydration and maintain natural comfort during those exceptionally hot days anywhere.
(For detailed climate-specific usage, please see our FAQ below).
Targeted 3-Blend Collection: Features Cool & Calm, Chill Tonic, and Breathe & Balance for specific, event-based support.
Encourages Essential Hydration: Gentle, appealing flavors encourage consistent water intake, vital during heat stress.
Aids Natural Cooling & Comfort: Supports natural thermoregulation and gentle digestion in high temperatures.
Promotes Calm During Stress: Helps alleviate discomfort and restlessness caused by excessive heat.
Easy to Use: Convenient tea bags simply steep and dilute into your flock's water.
Human-Grade Ingredients: Crafted with the highest quality herbs for peace of mind.
Designed for Targeted Use: To be deployed during specific heatwave events, complementing broader summer care.
Cool & Calm Tea Bags (5x)
Purpose: A refreshing, calming blend to help keep birds drinking and comfortable in hot weather.
Key Herbs: Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Spearmint, Hibiscus.
Why it works: Chamomile, Lemon Balm, and Spearmint offer calming and soothing properties. Peppermint provides cooling digestive support. Hibiscus adds tangy hydration support and natural Vitamin C.
Chill Tonic Tea Bags (5x)
Purpose: A gentle blend created to offer light mineral support, mild cooling, and natural balance during periods of high heat.
Key Herbs: Dandelion Leaf, Oatstraw, Alfalfa, Calendula.
Why it works: Dandelion Leaf, Oatstraw, and Alfalfa provide gentle nutritive greens and trace minerals. Calendula supports overall comfort and soothing.
Breathe & Balance Tea Bags (5x)
Purpose: A gentle blend to provide natural aromatic support and light antioxidant benefits, helping birds stay comfortable during extreme heat and times of stress.
Key Herbs: Lemon Balm, Anise Hyssop, Rosehips, Elderflower.
Why it works: Lemon Balm offers fresh herbal balance. Anise Hyssop is naturally aromatic and soothing. Rosehips provide Vitamin C and antioxidants. Elderflower is traditionally used for cooling.
Prepare: Place one (1) tea bag from any of your Extreme Heat Support blends into a clean, heat-safe container (e.g., a Mason jar or ceramic bowl).
Steep: Pour 2 to 4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea bag. Cover the container and let steep for 15-20 minutes, or until the tea has fully cooled to room temperature.
Pro Tip: Ensure the tea is completely cool before diluting. Adding ice cubes to the waterer after dilution can further help cool the water in extreme heat.
Dilute: Pour the cooled, concentrated tea into a clean 1-gallon chicken waterer.
Fill: Top off the waterer with fresh, cool water to the 1-gallon mark.
Crucial for Hot Weather: Always ensure a reliable, cool, water source.
Alongside the herbal tea, always provide a second waterer containing only plain, fresh (cool) water. This is vital for maintaining hydration and allowing your flock a choice.
Serve the herbal tea fresh each day. Discard any unused portion after 24 hours to ensure optimal freshness and prevent bacterial growth.
Clean your waterers thoroughly between uses.
Our Extreme Heat Support blends are your targeted response to severe summer conditions. They are designed to provide concentrated benefits during those really hot days when your flock needs extra help.
When to Use: Deploy these blends when temperatures hit heatwave levels (85°F and above), during periods of prolonged high humidity, or when your flock shows clear signs of heat discomfort such as panting, wing-spreading, or reduced appetite.
Strategic Rotation During an Event: During a heat event, you can serve these supportive teas daily for 3-5 consecutive days, rotating among the three blends (Cool & Calm, Chill Tonic, and Breathe & Balance). This offers varied, focused support during the acute period.
After the Event: Once the extreme heat eases, transition your flock back to plain water for a day or two. Then, resume your regular 4-5 times per week rotation using your preferred general wellness blends (such as our Summer Wellness Blends).
These Extreme Heat Support blends are specifically for short-term, acute heat events and should be set aside until the next severe heatwave. They are not designed for continuous daily use throughout the entire summer season.
These blends are a valuable tool, but always ensure your birds have in the coop, and consider cooling measures like frozen treats or misters during the hottest parts of the day. Electrolytes may be needed in severe cases.
Your flock's safety and well-being are our highest priority. Please read the following carefully.
Quality Commitment: We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of animal wellness products. We craft our blends with high-quality, human-grade ingredients sourced with integrity to ensure your animals receive the very best.
Intended Use: This product is intended for supportive use only in poultry and is not a substitute for a balanced diet, proper husbandry, or professional veterinary care. It is designed to complement your existing care routine.
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Veterinary Consultation: Results may vary. We encourage you to observe your flock closely. If your birds show any signs of illness, distress, or unusual behavior, discontinue use immediately and consult an avian veterinarian. Do not use this product as a replacement for necessary medical attention.
Safety: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children and other pets for whom this product is not intended.
Storage: To maintain the potency and freshness of your dry tea bags, store them in their original packaging, in a cool, dark, and dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
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Our Summer Wellness Blends are designed for consistent, ongoing support throughout the warmer months, focusing on general hydration, digestion, and comfort. In contrast, these Extreme Heat Support Blends are specifically formulated for targeted deployment during severe heat events – like heatwaves (85°F+), or periods of intense, prolonged heat stress. You would use our Summer Wellness Blends for your regular 4-5 times per week rotation throughout the summer, and deploy these Extreme Heat Support Blends during acute, severe heat conditions.
If this describes your climate, please refer to this question specifically for detailed guidance.
If you live in a region where warm temperatures (e.g., 85°F-100°F) are the norm for many months of the year, your flock needs consistent, proactive support.
We recommend the following strategy:
Your Everyday Hot Weather Hero: Our Summer Wellness Blends
For you, our Summer Wellness Blends (Sunny Sips, GreenGlow Tonic, Coop Breeze) become your year-round or continuous-season wellness foundation. These blends are designed to encourage consistent hydration, support digestion, and promote overall comfort during your normal, sustained warm weather.
Usage: Integrate these into your regular 4-5 times per week rotation, as a continuous part of your flock's routine during your extended warm season. This provides sustained, gentle support for normal high temperatures.
For the Toughest Days: Our Extreme Heat Support Blends
Our Extreme Heat Support Blends (Flockfolk Summer Cool & Comfort) are your targeted response for true heat emergencies. These blends are formulated for severe heat events – when temperatures reach alarming levels (e.g., 105°F+, or prolonged stretches of 100°F+ that even your seasoned flock struggles with), unexpected heat spikes, or during periods of crisis.
Usage: Reserve these blends for those specific, acute periods. Use them daily for 3-5 consecutive days during such an event, then transition back to your Summer Wellness Blends or plain water as the extreme conditions ease.
In summary: Think of Summer Wellness as your long-term, routine support for sustained warmth, while Extreme Heat Support is your emergency response kit for when conditions become truly critical, even by your climate's standards.
These blends offer supportive benefits for hydration and comfort, which are crucial in managing heat. However, they are not a guarantee against heat stroke. Proper heat management (constant cool water, ample shade, good ventilation, misters/fans) is paramount. If your birds show signs of severe heat stroke (e.g., heavy, open-mouth breathing, lethargy, unresponsiveness), seek veterinary advice immediately as it is a life-threatening emergency.
While these blends are specifically designed for "heat events," their gentle, nutritive herbs can be integrated into your flock's routine for general summer support during milder periods. However, they are most effective when deployed strategically during the most challenging conditions. For long-term ongoing support, consider our broader Summer Wellness Blends, and use these Extreme Heat blends as your go-to when heatwaves hit hard. They are not intended for daily, continuous use throughout the entire summer season.
Beyond our supportive teas, ensuring your birds have constant access to multiple sources of fresh, cool water is critical. Provide ample shade in their run and good ventilation in the coop. Offer frozen treats (like frozen fruit or veggie mash), set up misters or fans in the shade, and avoid feeding heat-producing grains during the hottest parts of the day. Consider adding electrolytes to their water during periods of extreme heat stress.
We are committed to quality and transparency. We carefully source our herbs from reputable suppliers who adhere to strict quality control standards. All of our herbs are human-grade and ethically sourced. We prioritize organic and sustainably harvested options whenever possible to ensure purity and potency. Our mission is to bring you the best nature has to offer for your beloved flock.