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HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHICKENS AND TURKEYS HEALTHY AND PROFITABLE

Healthy chicken brings healthy profit, as a poultry farmer , you need to keep your chicken and turkey healthy .
Here are some ways to keep your chickens healthy and happy.

1.Cleaning the chicken  house. Cleaning the house is very important for keeping happy, healthy chickens. If you don't clean the house you risk an invitation of lice, mites, and other parasites. Cleaning your your chicken  house isn't always easy but a must. Start by getting all the bedding from the floor o and the nesting boxes and clean it. If any eggs have cracked then make sure to clean up that mess too. Then if needed you can scrub any really soiled spots with some soap and water. Dry it then put some fresh shavings in. you can use a Garden and Poultry Dust to dust the house to keeps out parasites.  Clean out the poop in the nesting boxes everyday or when needed. there will be a lot of poop up there. Scrape it off.

2.Cleaning Feeders and Waterers Cleaning these out around every two weeks is a good idea. If you have a plastic waterer it gets pretty slimy so you will need to scrub that with some soap and water. If you want to put some Apple Cider Vinegar in the water, but only in plastic waterers not in metal. If there is any poop in the water dump it out and give them some fresh water. Make sure your chickens have fresh clean water at all times. The feeders aren't very dirty unless they have been pooped on or have gotten dirt or something in them. Clean the with soap and water. And make sure you rinse them well.

3. Keeping Feed Clean; Make sure that you store your feed in places were bugs, mice, and rats wont get into. Plastic containers or metal trash cans work fine. Always make sure that the tops are closed and make sure that the feed inside cant get wet and turn moldy. Make sure there is no poop in the feed (like mice and rat poop.

4.Deworming Your Chickens;  If you want to deworm  your chickens then deworm them if you see any worms in there poop or if your chickens have been around other poultry that has them. There are a lot of different dewormers, and you can easily find them in your local stores.

5.Letting your chickens free range; This is a great way for you chickens to get some nutrition by eating fresh bugs and grass. Also getting out in the fresh air is good for your  chicken .
Remember , an healthy chicken is the joy of every farmer, the healthier  your chicken the more happy  you are and the more profit you make. Thanks for reading.

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