Backyard Boost
Support Digestion
A Healthy Flock Needs Digestive Support
A healthy digestive system is key to your chickens’ overall well-being. It helps them absorb the nutrients they need, stay energetic, and stay resilient against stressors. When digestion is running smoothly, your birds are more productive and a whole lot happier. Backyard Boost products are designed to support digestion, improve nutrient absorption, and promote a healthy gut — everything your flock needs to stay thriving.
How Prebiotics Support Digestion
Prebiotics basically act as fuel for the “good” microbes in a chicken’s gut. When those beneficial bacteria have the right nutrients to thrive, they help break down feed more efficiently, improve nutrient absorption, and keep digestion running smoothly. A healthier microbial balance also crowds out harmful bacteria, supporting stronger immunity and more consistent performance.
In short, prebiotics set the stage for a smoother, more efficient digestive system. Backyard Boost products contain BioZyme’s proprietary prebiotic, AO-Biotics® Amaferm®, which is research-proven to enhance digestion.
Backyard Boost Can Help You...
Supports a balanced gut microbiome so your chickens can digest their food easily and actually use the nutrition you’re feeding them. Better digestion means steadier energy, healthier feathers, and birds that bounce back faster from stress or weather changes.
It’s a simple way to keep your flock feeling good from the inside out.
Supports a balanced gut microbiome so your chickens can digest their food easily and actually use the nutrition you’re feeding them. Better digestion means steadier energy, healthier feathers, and birds that bounce back faster from stress or weather changes.
It’s a simple way to keep your flock feeling good from the inside out.
Supports a balanced gut microbiome so your chickens can digest their food easily and actually use the nutrition you’re feeding them. Better digestion means steadier energy, healthier feathers, and birds that bounce back faster from stress or weather changes.
It’s a simple way to keep your flock feeling good from the inside out.
Supports a balanced gut microbiome so your chickens can digest their food easily and actually use the nutrition you’re feeding them. Better digestion means steadier energy, healthier feathers, and birds that bounce back faster from stress or weather changes.
It’s a simple way to keep your flock feeling good from the inside out.
With the right nutrition, you can help your chickens get the most out of their food, stay strong, and avoid common digestive issues. Don’t wait — give your flock the boost they deserve!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—very! Because so much of a chicken’s health is tied to its microbiome, prebiotics can help:
- Improve gut health
- Support the immune system
- Enhance digestion and absorption
- Support appetite and resilience to changes
In addition to our proprietary prebiotic, Amaferm, Backyard Boost products also contain BioZyme's newest postbiotic, AO-Biotics EQE.
Good digestion affects everything:
- Egg production
- Feather quality
- Growth in young birds
- Their immune system
Because 70%+ of a chicken’s immune response takes place in the gut, a stressed or unbalanced digestive tract makes them more vulnerable to illness.
Chickens don’t have teeth, so their food goes straight from the beak to the crop, where it’s stored, then to the gizzard, where it’s ground up with the help of grit. From there, nutrients are absorbed in the intestines. Healthy digestion depends on this whole system running smoothly—especially the crop and gizzard.
Digestion, like with many animals, plays a key role in overall health. But some issues specific to chickens, when they don't receive sufficient digestive support include the following:
- Poor nutrient absorption can result in weak growth, low egg production, and overall poor health.
- Gut imbalances caused by stress, illness, or improper diet can make chickens more susceptible to infections and digestive upset.
- Stress-related digestive disruptions can reduce feed efficiency, meaning chickens aren’t getting the full benefit from their food.
- Changes in diet can cause digestive upset, especially if the transition is too rapid or not done properly.
- Molting, illness, or parasite burdens can directly affect digestion, leading to digestive issues such as diarrhea or poor feed conversion.
If you're concerned your birds aren't getting the support you need, contact us!
