keep your hens happy

with Fossil Shield® red mite protection

Farm

Learn about our Fossil Shield® professional red mite treatment services tailored for farms.

Backyard

Get started with our essential Fossil Shield® red mite treatments for your hens.

Smallholder

Shop our Fossil Shield® red mite treatments ideal for smallholders with more than a few hens.

About Us

We are Essential Hen, the home of Fossil Shield and a market leader in helping farmers control red mite for over two decades. We take pride in our excellent products and superior service which protect over 9 million hens in the UK and Ireland.