Treats for Chickens

08/18/2024

This one is for my night owls!

Warehouse Sale Alert! We're offering huge discounts 50-80% on bulk ingredients and our signature Treats for Chickens line.

Warehouse/small business office things too.

For night owls: Sunday, August 18th, 6pm-8pm.

Cash, PayPal or Venmo.
Prices marked.

Sunday the 18th, 6pm to 8pm.
Parking lot parking. 442 Houser Street, unit e, cotati.
The warehouse door will be open.
First come, first served.
No holds.

boxes of floor/wall tile, chairs, a few craft tables, misc office supplies, matching bookcases, shelving units, matching torch lamps, magazine/wall racks, rolling Uline black metal shelving units, craft padded shipping envelopes, 10x8x12 shipping boxes, 1000lb mixer, several bag sealers, random/assorted feed bags, rolling shop carts, horse feed container, antique window pane/fresh eggs art, small black desk, heaters, desk organizers, monitor risers, framed corkboards, misc framed chicken art, handheld sewing machine with thread, wire baskets, yellow stacking storage bins, multiple shipping scales brand new, coffee bagging machine with compressor, sturdy collapsible wood work bench, assorted heavy duty shelf brackets, organic chamomile, organic wormwood, organic spearmint, organic peppermint, organic in shell sunflower seeds, organic flax seeds, dried river shrimp, nesting box blend, new chicks in town, pardon my dust, Pullet together, oyster shell, healthy hen wellness, gourd I love you, DooKashi coop deodorizer

07/30/2024

If you’ve been following along you know that Treats for Chickens is for sale and in the process of passing the baton to new owners.⁠
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IT IS A LONG PROCESS. IT HAS BEEN A LONG PROCESS. THE PROCESS IS LONG.⁠
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Bhuuuut⁠
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We are in the final stretch and my excellent products are now available to you at prices you have never seen and we’ve never offered. ⁠
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50% off every.thing.⁠
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All of it.⁠
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Treats, toys, healthy herbs, hats, nesting herbs, our freshwater kelp and real oyster shells. If it’s in the store it’s 50% off.⁠
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Coupon Code: FlyingTheCoop.⁠
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LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND.⁠
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NO RAINCHECKS. ALL SALES FINAL ⁠
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PS: I know the social algorithm (or whatever the heck it is) will be doing it’s thing so please share this to your own chicken loving community and tell a friend or 10. ⁠
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All my best to you and your feathered ladies and gents!

06/24/2024

I don’t know what chicken keeper needs to hear this but it’s not going to stop.

S**t happens.

Chickens = p**p.

If you’ve got chickens, you know it happens everywhere. The only time you can really contain it or control all the p**p is when they roost at night.

Every morning there is so much there.
It’s on the roost,
under the roost,
p**p on the walls (arguably not one of their most redeeming quality’s),
there’s dust
and dander
and feathers
and p**p.

Beyond the coop there’s p**p
on sidewalks,
a turd perched neatly atop tightly, growing blades of grass,
a runny one on the porch steps or
just right outside any door you frequent.

Like the moon, the stars, the sun, the fog and the clouds in the sky:chickens = p**p.

IYKYK.

Have we met? I’m Dawn. The founder, owner and CEO OF Treats for Chickens.

I have solutions and 17 years of chicken keeping. I’ve raised 300+ ladies (which I’ll never do again) raised a whole lot of roosters too. My current, compact flock of seven is just right, for now😉.

With 14+ years of direct conversations with Treats for Chickens customers:
I know you’re frustrated,
I know you want a better way,
I know you don’t want to get into your car and realize, you have chicken p**p on your shoe, again.

Follow along and/or comment P**P for the best (and most insanely affordable) way for you to get actionable solutions to your chicken keeping frustrations, in one place, avoiding googling, YouTubing and deep dives down rabbit holes into never-never land.

🧡dawn

06/20/2024

🐔✨ GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨🐔

Tag someone who loves their chickens. Bonus: it CAN be YOU😉 as long as it’s not only you!

Here’s what you need to know: I’m going to pick one lucky chicken parent and give them full access to CHICKEN SCHOOL. It’s a $69 value, starts June 26th 6pm and I promise everyone is going to walk away fully empowered to rule the roost!

Ready, set, go: tag someone who loves their chickens. And remember, it CAN be YOU😉 as long as it’s NOT only you.

Good luck, chicken lovers! 🐓🎓

Note: Ensure to follow Treats for Chickens to qualify!

06/20/2024

I don’t know what chicken keeper needs to hear this but it’s not going to stop.

S**t happens.

Chickens = p**p.

If you’ve got chickens, you know it happens everywhere. The only time you can really contain it or control all the p**p is when they roost at night.

Every morning there is so much there.
It’s on the roost,
under the roost,
p**p on the walls (arguably not one of their most redeeming quality’s),
there’s dust
and dander
and feathers
and p**p.

Beyond the coop there’s p**p
on sidewalks,
a turd perched neatly atop tightly, growing blades of grass,
a runny one on the porch steps or
just right outside any door you frequent.

Like the moon, the stars, the sun, the fog and the clouds in the sky:chickens = p**p.

IYKYK. (Or Share this with someone who has chickens)

Have we met? I’m Dawn. The founder, owner and CEO OF Treats for Chickens.

I have solutions and 17 years of chicken keeping. I’ve raised 300+ ladies (which I’ll never do again) raised a whole lot of roosters too. My current, compact flock of seven is just right, for now😉.

With 14+ years of direct conversations with Treats for Chickens customers:
I know you’re frustrated,
I know you want a better way,
I know you don’t want to get into your car and realize, you have chicken p**p on your shoe, again.

Follow along and/or comment P**P for the best (and most insanely affordable) way for you to get actionable solutions to your chicken keeping frustrations, in one place, avoiding googling, YouTubing and deep dives down rabbit holes into never-never land.

🧡dawn

06/20/2024

Summering with chickens can suck.

There’s a ton of p**p, flies, predators, pest, etc. And the heat!

So, let Summer better this year, shall we?

Join me on Wednesday, June 26 at 6 PM for a live zoom training where I share my strategies on all things, p**p, pests and predators. As well as hot weather strategies for your coop, run, nesting boxes, your chickens and you.

We know they have so much personality, so spectrum behavior will be discussed. They also tend to get bored so we’ll talk easy DIY boredom busting things that won’t break the bank

Of course, food the dues and don’ts plus when and why not, BBQ’s and Fourth of July before and after prep will be included.

How about a first aid kit that simple, useful and what you really need? And tips on how to improve your chickens health right.now.

There’s a chicken coop maintenance checklist – it’s download (and up for discussion). Plus a vacation checklist and a sitter checklist. Both downloads and up for discussion.

The zoom chat will be open for your questions too. And you get the replay, forever.

This is going to be informative and you’ll be drinking from the firehose, so to speak, I promise you’ll be grateful for the replay.

Join me and, a handful of your like-minded poultry pals and Summer Better shall we?

Wednesday, June 26, 6 PM Pacific. 90 minutes. zoom live. Sign up on the website or comment SUMMER for the link.

05/01/2024

Big News!
For those of you who I do not yet know I’m Dawn Russell the Founder and CEO of Treats for Chickens. My little company makes the goods that help forward thinking chicken owners keep their flocks healthy and happy with our certified organic and non-gmo treats, herbal nesting blend and problem-solving solutions.

And, and, and I have big news to share.

Drum roll please……….businesses are different and if Treats for Chickens were a house the “news” might look like a realtors sign in the front yard of a house.

I can not lie. I get a little weepy but after 14 years it’s time to pass the baton.

What does this mean for you and your chickens, your orders? Right now, nothing. For the immediate future: I don’t know exactly but there will come a point when I will need to pull the plug on operations and sales while new ownership transitions take place. This is predominately due to the requirements of a new Organic System Plan.

We will sell out of all products but please here me now: you do not need to flock to the site right now I will tell you when it’s time.

But I do have an ask.

If you buy feed directly from a feed mill – please let them know we are for sale. Our current operations could very easily be tucked in to their existing manufacturing and production schedules.

If you or someone or you know have thought it would be cool to own a pet industry manufacturing company and online business - show them this – let’s connect. My email is dawn@ name of compamy.com

I suspect this transition is going to happen quickly and I’ll keep you updated.

From every atom in my body, thank you for your trust and overall love for backyard pet chickens! We have done so many cool things over the years. All because of these sweet little birds.

Now what? Please spread the news by telling EVERYONE you know. Share this video with your people on IG and fb. The more people know, the sooner we get started and the sooner products are available after the Organic Certification process.

All my best and many, many thanks for spreading the news!

Dawn Russell. Founder/CEO

04/28/2024

I’ve got some big news. Next week. May1st. Maybe sooner.😘

03/31/2024

PSA: some things are better left behind 🐣🐰🐥💩

03/26/2024

Hi friend. For the rest of the week we’re offering a great way to get started with a new brooder of chicks.

When you purchase New Chicks in Town, and Cluck’n Sea Kelp you’ll get a free bag of Chick Chick. Add all three items to your cart to see the cost of Chick Chick deducted (saving you $22) noted by “spring chicks“.

New Chicks in Town will stop the stink while giving your littles herbs, flowers and greenery to forage. Cluck’n Sea Kelp can easily be added to feed or sprinkled in the brooder to reduce deadly cocci outbreaks while improving bone growth and feather development too. The fun happens when you share a small handful of Chick Chick - our seasonal treats for tiny, itty-bitty beaks 🐥🐣🐤

03/20/2024

It’s happening. Pick your favorite products and save. Select 1, 2 or 3 month shipments. ⁠
Edit, skip or cancel. Easy. So, easy.⁠
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Why are subscriptions open? And, why only for a short time? ⁠
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So here’s the thing and I’m going to sound like a broken record, blah.blah.blah but it’s the way things are......⁠
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It is really, really difficult to source things these days. Shortages and the actual costs of everything are more challenging. I’m sure you are feeling it at the grocery store too and you’ll be seeing it at farmers markets when they start sprouting up with the warmer weather. ⁠
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With our variety of ingredients (herbs, seeds, grains, insects) we bring in a lot of goods and in order to get the best prices we plan ahead and spend accordingly. (when we get good prices then we don’t have to increase prices to you and our retail partners). ⁠
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Our way of giving thanks and a bow of gratitude is offering you a 20% savings. In some cases that’ s $10 off a bag of treats and nesting herbs. ⁠
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To be direct: your subscription helps us plan ahead and we love loving on your flock from afar!

03/19/2024

A wee little update about our little family for my Treats for Chickens community and fb friends.

12/13/2023

Beginning December 12, 2023 we are temporarily closed for the 2023 holiday season. It has been a wonderful year and it’s time to rest, get some sun on my skin and sink my toes in some warm turquoise water.

We’ll be back Monday, January 15th, rolling up the doors, dusting off the tables, assembling, packing and shipping your orders .......with a whole lot of new energy and enthusiasm!

When I say thank you for your orders, friendship and for loving your chickens wholeheartedly this past year, I mean it deeply. As a small company your trust and orders keep this little micro business in business. 2024 is going to be wild one and I hope you’ll be with us!



ORDER SHIPPING TIMELINE:

Regular Orders received between December 11, 2023 and January 14, 2024 will ship beginning on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Subscription Customers: your orders will begin shipping on (or about) Wednesday, January 10, 2024. (giving the credit card companies ample time to flag any potential fraud situations + us time to process and begin assembling/ship your goods to you.)

Of course, if you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact me by responding to any email you have received from Treats for Chickens, sending me a dm or by calling and leaving a voice message at 707-664-8124.

Wishing you the very best this holiday season, a safe and sparkly New Years and well wishes for any other reason you choose to kick up your heels and let loose this winter!

Much Love,

Dawn and Team Treats!

10/16/2023

Oh how I 🧡 this guys work!!

08/17/2023

05/10/2023

05/10/2023

You read that right!! Free Shipping for 4 hours.

Today, May 10th! 1-5pm CA time.

Start shopping, add items to your cart then set your alarm: TODAY, May 10th for 4 hours, from 1pm to 5pm Pacific, everything (except subscriptions and international shipping) is eligible for Free Shipping with code T4C at checkout.


DETAILS: Free Shipping starts today at 1pm, PDT California Time ending at 5pm. Coupon Void with Subscription 20% items in your Cart/Checkout.
Free Shipping is Not Retroactive. Rain Checks Not Available.

02/04/2023

We are hiring one motivated forward thinker who is a self-starter that can step right on in, join our business, and take charge of our day-to-day Warehouse procedures.

NOTE: this is not your typical “warehouse” position. Treats for Chickens is a boutique sized company offering a great place to learn and work if you want to break away from the traditional linear path in a shop/office/warehouse role, wear many hats, use your energy and feel satisfied at the end of your workday.

Previous warehousing experience and familiarity with USDA Organic certifications, forklift operation, QuickBooks, and Shopify are a plus, but not required. Logistics management students or those interested in warehousing and logistics seeking relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Or, if you are experienced: please apply and bring your a-game!

See the full job description at the link below:

Starting Salary: $19. Salary increase dependent on the skillset/experience you bring

https://treatsforchickens.com/blogs/treats-for-chickens-blog/we-are-hiring-warehouse-operations-treats-for-chickens

11/22/2022

If your into it say a prayer for my ladies please. They are in shock. The husband and I are too. There’s no good angle or best light for this photo.
2 dogs.
15 chickens.
1 dead.
2 used as chew toys.
1 missing.
A tiny little ✨healing thought✨ beamed their way is accepted with huge amounts of gratitude. Some folks call them livestock but these are my ladies.

11/18/2022

Hellooo there my local Sonoma County folks! Wondering if you are looking for a consistent work schedule? Maybe you want your weekends off? I bet you do!⁠
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Tired of working in a place where customers are snarky and even yell at you? Looking to do more in your shift than clock-in and be bossed around? Want to work in an environment that you don’t dread going to? Stuck in a job where management gives you very little support and your input is set aside or ignored?⁠
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Yes, yes, yesss ahnnd, YES!⁠
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CLICK the link in our bio and you'll find yet another link that'll take you right to the full job description for a Shop Assistant. If it feels right: apply!⁠
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07/28/2022

No words. Just joy. Oyster Shell is officially back in stock.

07/14/2022

IT'S BIRTHDAY TIME!
I'm 49 and it's time for me to pay for your shipping. Enter coupon code ThisChickis49 at checkout and your order of $100+ gets free shipping!
*details and important information below.

Shopping suggestions:
Instant relief for warm Summer days and hot chicken turds! A little goes a long way.
A handful or two sprinkled with feed adds herbal nutrients and greenery; and helps p**ps be less goopey. I know, gross.
Our "kitchen sink" offering. Part treat, part, supplement, part herbal boost. Now available year-around by request.

Here’s the details, the fine print, the stuff that makes this possible:
*Free shipping is eligible on orders $100+.
*The sale starts at 9 AM, Pacific standard on Thursday, July 14 and ends at midnight.
*ThisChickis49 is the coupon code that makes it possible for me to pay for your shipping. Please don’t forget use it.
*Not eligible for subscribe and save orders. As much as I would love love love love love to give you 20% and free shipping that simply isn’t profitable.
*Discounts, savings, and coupons cannot be combined with this code. If you have Cluck Buck rewards available, please leave a note in your order or email [email protected] with your request and the team will add that extra goodies.

07/12/2022

HAPPY (ALMOST) BIRTHDAY TO ME
This Thursday, July 14, I turn 49. Even though I’ve got crows feet from squinting (thank you sunshine), 11s between my brows (from all.the.things chaotic and Covid) - my heart is full that this little business, our community of happy, healthy humans (and their perfectly content flocks) are what I get to call ‘work’ - so, thank you!

I'm switching things up for this years 49th - I’m going to pay for your shipping! IMPORTANT DETAILS BELOW:

Here’s the details, the fine print, the stuff that makes this possible:
**Free shipping is eligible on orders $100+.
**The sale starts at 9 AM, Pacific standard on Thursday, July 14 and ends at midnight.
**ThisChickis49 is the coupon code that makes it possible for me to pay for your shipping. Please don’t forget use it.
**Not eligible for subscribe and save orders. As much as I would love love love love love to give you 20% and free shipping that simply isn’t profitable.
**Discounts, savings, and coupons cannot be combined with this code. If you have Cluck Buck rewards available, please leave a note in your order or email [email protected] with your request and the team will add that extra goodies.

May I make a few suggestions for your shopping pleasure?

Instant relief for warm Summer days and hot chicken turds! A little goes a long way.
Entice your lovely layers to lay IN the box and keep your Summer coop smelling it's best.
Our "kitchen sink" offering. Part treat, part, supplement, part herbal boost. Now available year-around by request.

07/05/2022

Christine K. of North Carolina is the Winner of our most recent survey.

06/17/2022

Psst. Hey, I know you hate shipping charges and so I thought I would share with you that when you click the link in the bio you'll be beamed over to Amazon where you'll get free shipping with Prime and save an additional 5% on select Treats for Chickens treats. Specifically Chicken Crack. Hurry though; it won't last long.

04/21/2022

03/08/2022

I don't typically get into "day of" this or "national day" of that but today is a day that got me thinking of a few things that I've heard [or read over the years] and I thought I would share them with you! If you've got a good one to add; drop it in the comments [or keep it to yourself for safe keeping].

03/03/2022

Treats for Chickens Seconds Sale starts now.
Cluck'n Sea Kelp: normally $47 and now $30 each - you save $17 per bag and I suggest you add a few to your cart because its very unlikely we'll be able to afford to offer this much of a discount ever again. ⁠
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What to do with Cluck'n Sea Kelp, you ask?⁠
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* sprinkle Cluck'n Sea Kelp on top of chick feed to enhance strong bone development and reduce cocci outbreaks.⁠
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* add to feed for your laying hens to increase shell strength to reduce internal breakage during laying.⁠
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*adding to feed also increases the amazing orange pigment of yolks [and we both know we want that!]⁠
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*and my personal favorite is to scatter, fling and throw it all.over.the.ground for future pecking, scratching and eating. Chickens don't eat kelp like they do corn or worms so we've got to be creative and enrich the dirt that they spend their days with their beak in. Right? ⁠
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Why as Seconds Sale you ask:
A few weeks ago we had a flubber with Amazon and ended up with a LOT of 6lb bags of Cluck'n Sea Kelp returned to us; in perfectly good condition - except for a few scuffs courtesy of their less than acceptable "throw the bag in the box" method which we've all become accustomed to. And, so now we've been staring at all these bags!⁠
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Perfectly good, big ole' bags. ⁠
Not near expiration.⁠
Not expired.⁠
Not damaged.⁠
Not a darn thing wrong with them.⁠ And since I'm the boss I'm holding a Seconds Sale - and there's more than just Cluck'n Sea Kelp available btw! To health + happiness!
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Treats for Chickens is having a "Seconds Sale" with savings up to 40% - VERY limited quantities though! You might be asking yourself what makes our fabulously unique and healthy products a "second" - allow me to explain: perhaps returned from Amazon due to an inventory flubber, yes..flubber [I’m c...

02/28/2022

Ahnnd, we have a new rooster. He basically jumped in my car. Well, not really. The truth is there’s an area in Cotati, California where people abandon roosters. And, whenever we have extra supplies or ingredients that are a little odd I take them over there and help them out. This guy was there. Pretty much segregated from another flock. Pacing around in the parking lot under cars. Not your average wild rooster. And, I bent down to gauge how friendly he was he just let me pick him up - that told to me that he was somebody’s pet that had been abandoned and a rooster as young and friendly as this: I couldn’t resist and my heart wouldn’t let me leave him there. Welcome to your new home bud.

02/28/2022

Well, look what we have here. I'm fully feeling grateful and loving these colors AND know the girls are loving the weather: longer daylight hours, less darkness. ⁠
How about you? Are you ready for this change in season? ⁠
B'cause, I am here for it.⁠
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