Factors to Consider in Raising Poultry Animals PDF

Factors to consider in raising poultry animals HELE 5- LESSON 4 PREPARED BY: MISS ANJ  Poultry production is an old industry in the country. Many Filipino farmers and businessmen depend upon this industry as a major source of income. 1. Select the right breed Are you...

Factors to consider in raising poultry animals HELE 5- LESSON 4 PREPARED BY: MISS ANJ  Poultry production is an old industry in the country. Many Filipino farmers and businessmen depend upon this industry as a major source of income. 1. Select the right breed Are you getting chickens so that you can have a large supply of eggs, are you looking for chickens that will produce a large amount of meat, or both?  2. Maintain the coop Keep the water source clean, fresh, and change the water daily. Provide a safe coop with adequate lighting. Having a safe, indoor space is essential for your birds, and consider adding a small heating unit for the winter. 3. Protect the flock against disease Make sure that you’re vaccinating your chickens against disease. Control insect and parasite infestations., this goes hand-in-hand with cleanliness and vaccinations.  4. Invest in quality feed Maintain a good food source. Consider adding calcium and mineral- rich additives such as oyster shell grit or diatomaceous earth to grains. This will not only enrich the diet of the chickens, but added calcium will also help produce strong eggs. 5. Taking inventory of your flock When we first started raising chickens, we let them roam around during the day and coaxed them back into the coop at night. However, we weren’t counting how many were there. This leads to multiple chickens “disappearing” over time.  6. Climate control Depending on where you are, you may have a temperate climate or one that is on that is affected by temperature extremes. Try to include shaded areas for chickens to keep cool in, and if you live in a colder climate, consider installing a heater in the chicken coop so that your flock stays warm in the winter.  7. reading up on the law laws will vary county to county and state to state. It’s important to read up on the different ordinances about raising chickens to avoid hefty fines while raising chickens.