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Cleaning This is probably the easiest way to avoid sick birds. Over-cleaning is not necessary. The birds need to have access to droppings to maintain natural "gut flora".
Your Bird's Health by The Easy Chicken for beginners
A hen's coop is her castle! Proper housing is the key to happy, healthy birds, but building a chicken coop to the proper specifications is not as simple as it might seem. An adequate chicken coop design must: Be predator-proof, not just from the sides, but from above and below as well.
The My Pet Chicken Guide to Chicken Care, Chapter 5: Chicken coop requirements
How To Raise Organic Chickens | Chickens On Camera
Organic chickens are not only the “in” thing that fetches a higher price on the market. It’s also a more humane way to raise your chickens and provides a number of benefits to the consumer, including: Organic chicken breasts are lower in calories and higher in protein More B vitamins, selenium and niacin No additives, preservatives, pesticides or antibiotics Chickens are less susceptible to disease To raise, certified organic chickens, you must take the following steps: Each chicken must have at least 2 square feet of green space to roam and eat insects. Chickens are only housed when the weather is bad, but must have free outdoor access.
Chicken Nesting Boxes - Back Yard Chickens
Chicken nesting boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The basic idea is to have a dry, clean and relatively dark area where your hens can lay their eggs. Here are some of the basics for a good nesting box: