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keep your hens happy
with Fossil Shield® red mite protection
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Farm
Learn about our Fossil Shield® professional red mite treatment services tailored for farms.
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Backyard
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Smallholder
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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.