How to care for your poultry
Tips to help you get started.
How to care for your poultry
Tips to help you get started.
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The more you know about feeding your animals, the better your results. We're here to help! Read on for our handy guide to caring for your animals.
Backyard poultry are easy, safe, and fun to raise once you know what you're doing. All you need to get started is shelter, heat, clean bedding, water, and of course, Farmstead Organic feed. Let's give you the details!
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Chickens need secure shelter at night or they can easily fall prey to wildlife like raccoons and opossums. They should be completely enclosed in a safe henhouse, with four solid walls and a sturdy roof. Predators can also dig under fences and walls, so this should be considered when planning the chickens' home. During the day, chickens should be kept in a fully-fenced enclosure or yard with proper protection from day-time predators.
Hens need an enclosed nesting space (a "nestbox") in which to lay their eggs. They also need an elevated roost on which to perch at night; this is where they prefer to sleep. They should also have free access to grass and other vegetation to engage in natural pecking, scratching, and foraging behaviours.
Build them a cozy bed made of wood shavings or straw that can be easily swept or replaced. Hen houses, coops, and runs should be kept clean at all times, for the health of the chickens and the food safety of the eggs.
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