Q: Which blend is right for my chicken (flock)?

Start with your chicken's biggest struggle. Relaxed Chicken is formulated for fear, broodiness, and stress-related feather loss, situations where the stress is internal rather than caused by conflict with another bird. Social Chickens is formulated for pecking order conflict, bullying, and feather pecking, situations where another bird is the source of the tension. If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that describes the problem you most want to solve first. There's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas. Individual results vary.

Question 1

Which blend is right for my chicken (flock)?

Accepted Answer

Start with your chicken's biggest struggle.

Relaxed Chicken is formulated for fear, broodiness, and stress-related feather loss, situations where the stress is internal rather than caused by conflict with another bird.

Social Chickens is formulated for pecking order conflict, bullying, and feather pecking, situations where another bird is the source of the tension.

If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that describes the problem you most want to solve first.
There's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas.
Individual results vary.

Question 2

My chicken hides, seems fearful, or startles easily. Which blend do I order?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what's behind the fear.

If your chicken is generally skittish or easily startled by noise, movement, or changes in the coop, with no clear conflict from another bird, Relaxed Chicken is the right place to start.

If the hiding and fearfulness are tied to being bullied or chased by another bird in the flock, Social Chickens is the right place to start instead.

If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that describes the problem you most want to solve first.

There's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas.

Individual results vary.

Question 3

My hen is broody and worn down. Which blend do I order?

Accepted Answer

The exhaustion, reduced eating and drinking, and feather loss from broodiness are an internal, physical toll,

so Relaxed Chicken is the right place to start.

If broodiness has turned her aggressive or territorial toward other hens or chicks, Social Chickens is the better choice.

If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that fits the best, there's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas.

Individual results vary.

Question 4

My chicken is losing feathers, but it's not molting season. Which blend do I order?

Accepted Answer

Feather loss outside a normal seasonal molt is often a stress response, and Relaxed Chicken is formulated to support that underlying stress, whether it's tied to fear, broodiness, or a change in the coop.

Social Chickens is for feather loss is from another bird pecking or plucking at them.

If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that fits the best, there's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas.

Individual results vary.

Question 5

I have a bully chicken. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

Social Chickens is formulated for bullying specifically, the conflict behavior itself. If boredom or understimulation seems to be part of what's driving it, Relaxed Chicken can support that layer. If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that describes the problem you most want to solve first. There's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas. Individual results vary.

Question 6

My chicken is being bullied. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

Being on the losing end of the pecking order takes a real toll. Relaxed Chicken supports the hiding, fearfulness, and appetite changes that often come with it. If the conflict is ongoing, Social Chickens can help support that side as well. If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that describes the problem you most want to solve first. There's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas. Individual results vary.

Question 7

My chicken pecks or plucks feathers from another bird. Which blend do I order?

Accepted Answer

Social Chickens. This is a conflict behavior directed at another bird, and it's formulated to support what's driving it. If understimulation or boredom is part of the underlying cause, Relaxed Chicken can support that piece. If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that describes the problem you most want to solve first. There's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas. Individual results vary.

Question 8

My broody hen has become aggressive toward other hens or chicks. Which blend do I order?

Accepted Answer

Social Chickens. Broodiness can amplify territorial instincts, turning a normally peaceful hen aggressive toward anything she sees as a threat to her nest. Relaxed Chicken supports the exhaustion, appetite loss, and feather loss that come from broodiness itself. If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that describes the problem you most want to solve first. There's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas. Individual results vary.

Question 9

I'm introducing a new bird to the flock. Which blend do I order?

Accepted Answer

Social Chickens. Integrating a new bird almost always stirs up pecking order tension while the flock resorts, and this blend is formulated to support both the newcomer and the existing birds through it. If your new bird seems fearful or withdrawn rather than caught up in conflict, Relaxed Chicken can support that side of the adjustment. If both blends seem like a fit, choose the one that describes the problem you most want to solve first. There's a good chance you'll see improvement in both areas. Individual results vary.

Question 10

What are the signs my chicken is stressed?

Accepted Answer

Common signs include pacing, high-pitched alarm calls, lethargy, hiding, reduced egg laying, and feather loss outside a normal molt.

Relaxed Chicken supports the signs that show up without conflict from another bird.

Social Chickens is for when the signs show up alongside bullying, pecking, or tension with another bird.

Individual results vary.

Question 11

Does a calmer chicken lay more eggs?

Accepted Answer

There's real science behind this. Stress triggers hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that directly suppress the hormones a hen needs to form and lay an egg, which is why stressed hens often lay fewer eggs, lay irregularly, or stop laying altogether. Relaxed Chicken and Social Chickens are formulated to support the emotional patterns that may be contributing to that stress. They're not an egg production supplement, and results vary, but supporting a calmer, less stressed flock is a reasonable path toward more consistent laying.

Question 12

How quickly will I see results?

Accepted Answer

Many flock owners report noticeable changes within the first week.

Individual results vary.

Chickens with longstanding emotional patterns may take a little longer.

If you're not seeing a shift at 3 weeks, schedule your complimentary check-in if you need support.

Question 13

What are the ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Every Relaxed Chicken or Social Chickens blend contains three ingredients: vegetable glycerin, filtered water, and custom-chosen flower essences selected specifically for your chicken's emotional needs by Catherine Winfree, animal communicator and flower essence practitioner. No preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no fillers, no oils, no scent compounds.

Question 14

Are flower essences the same as essential oils or aromatherapy?

Accepted Answer

No.

Unlike essential oils, some of which are harmful to a chicken's respiratory system, flower essences contain no plant oils, scent compounds, or aromatic molecules.

Completely odorless, oil-free, and entirely unrelated to essential oils, diffusers, or aromatherapy products of any kind.

Question 15

Are flower essences backed by vets?

Accepted Answer

Flower essences are generally considered safe and are often used alongside veterinary care.

VCA Animal Hospitals describes them this way: "Flower essences are extracts from various types of flowers that are used to balance emotions. In animals, they are used to relieve emotional stress and anxiety."

VCA also confirms flower essences are used in cats, dogs, horses, fish, birds, and other animals.

While not a prescription, they can complement the training or medical support your vet recommends. Always let your vet know what you are using.

— Source: VCA’s “Know Your Pet: Flower Essences,” a veterinarian-written resource.

American Holistic Vet Med Association (https://www.ahvma.org/what-is-holistic-veterinary-medicine/)

Question 16

I've tried Bach Rescue Remedy. How is this different?

Accepted Answer

Bach Rescue Remedy is one of the most recognized flower essence blends in the world, and it has introduced many chicken parents to what flower essences can do. It contains five essences formulated for general stress and acute upset. For many situations, it helps.

These blends go further.
Catherine works from the full Bach flower essence library and beyond, selecting essences specifically for the emotional pattern your chicken is carrying, whether that's fear, broodiness, or pecking order conflict, rather than one general formula for everything.

If Rescue Remedy has helped but hasn't fully resolved what you're seeing,

Relaxed Chicken or Social Chickens is the natural next step.

Question 17

Can I use Relaxed Chicken and Social Chickens alongside my vet's treatments?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Flower essences do not contain oils, herbs, or active compounds that interact with medications or supplements.

Safe to use alongside any veterinary treatment.
As with any new product, check with your vet if you have specific concerns about your chickens.

Question 18

How do I use Relaxed Chicken and Social Chickens with my flock?

Accepted Answer

Every blend can be added to your flock's water, misted into the coop, applied to your hands before handling, or misted onto roosts or nesting boxes. Every flock is different, so it's worth trying a few methods to see what your birds respond to best. Calm Animal Solutions blends are made following Good Manufacturing Practices and are safe for your whole family, including other pets in the home.