POULTRY MADE EASIER

To successfully start a poultry farm. With the right information and steps, poultry can be a very Profitable business. The steps you need to follow includes;

1) LET YOUR CHICKEN OUT TO HAVE FRESH AIR

There is nothing wrong with you, having your birds caged indoors. But remember essential minerals such as calcium from insects, worms and soil are found outside. Fresh air makes your birds to be more jovial and productive. Compared to the dull state of staying indoors. They also benefit from the vitamin D in the sun.

2) COLLECT YOUR EGGS IN TIME

Over stayed eggs are not good. Since they might be plucked by other chickens. Or end up being forgotten. If you are an egg seller, this might greatly harm your business. So always ensure you collect your eggs on time

3) PROPER DIET

Apart from the regular chicken feed such as food left overs, vegetables or chicken flour. It's always important to supplement your poultry flock with calcium, magnesium and iron supplements. This makes your birds to stay healthy and provide quality breeds and eggs.

4) GIVE FIRST AID

When your small chics, roosters or hens start showing signs of dizziness, fatigue or general weakness. Try giving them some herbal water to see their reaction. If the problem still persists, you might decide to visit the veterinary clinic. If they happen to break their legs or get Minor injuries, it's good to separate them from the other flock.

5) VACCINATE YOUR BIRDS IN TIME

Newcastle disease and other harmful poultry diseases, might wipe out your poultry flock within a short period of time. Proper and timely vaccination is a must for a serious poultry farmer.

6) ENSURE YOUR HENS ARE NOT EGG PECKING

Egg pecking is a bad behavior from hens and roosters alike. This mainly happens when your hens hatch eggs which end up breaking. The hen might start to pecking the eggs and realise they are sweet. Other flocks might observe and start eating the eggs. Lack of essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium, might also cause your poultry to peck eggs. So always ensure your birds has essential minerals and vitamins.

7) SEPARATE YOUR CHICKEN

Hens start breeding after seven to eight months. Six hens require one rooster for them to breed. Ensure you remove other roosters and take them to a separate room. As this might cause noise and fights.

8) SEPARATE MOTHER HEN FROM THE REST

It's important to separate mother hen from the rest of the chickens. For the health and safety of the small chics. Especially first time mother's who are always stressed about their chics. Giving her, her own room will give her adequate peaceful environment. To take care of her chics.

9) LOCK YOUR CHICKEN EARLY BEFORE DARK

It's always important to give your chickens adequate security and a safe house from predators.cats hawks and snakes all love to invade poultry. Building a well protected house for your poultry is a no brainer. Also never have complete hens only. Mix them with roosters. Since the roosters are able to spot hawks and alert other chickens. It's always safe to lock your chicken early. Since predators love striking at night. This will help you greatly to save your flock.

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