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Various individuals want to know how to manage chickens and how to produce more eggs and meat. The yield depends upon different factors including the kind of breed you grow, the food you use, the shelter you provide and, of course, the care you provide.
It is relatively simple, but needs determination to raise healthy chicks. When you give the right care, you will enjoy fresh plus tasty eggs and meat. See the steps below that give you an idea how to raise chickens successfully:
Choose wisely the type of breed you desire to raise: Practically speaking, there are definitely more than a hundred chicken breeds. Thus, you can be a little puzzled when making your choice of breed. In order to avoid this, first analyze what you need to get from raising chickens. You may raise them for eggs, for meat or maybe for fun. You should select a breed, depending on your requirements. In this way, you will get the utmost rewards from raising chickens.
Provide them with a proper shelter: After selecting the breed, you must give the chickens a good shelter. To give them optimal security, it is highly recommended to make a chicken coop. These give protection to the poultry by keeping them safe from unwanted predators. The coop will also let them have warmth, as long as it is equipped with enough lights. It is best, if the housing has a nesting place with nesting boxes where the chickens can place their eggs.
Right feed for optimal health: As far as health is concerned, the chickens must be let run free in an area that has insects, bugs and seeds for them to consume. Provide the chickens with healthy and balanced food as well as with nutritious supplements to make sure they will live long. Provide them enough water that is clean. This will ensure the chicks grow healthier and lay eggs easier.
Protect them from diseases: Protecting the chicks from diseases is a major factor that you should look at when keeping chickens. Once you arrange for vaccines, you will have no problem with keeping chickens. Generally, chicks are delicate and they are prone to diseases. The most typical disease that birds can get is Coccidiosis. Take note that this disease is contagious and can spread easily to other birds. Instead of worrying about curing it, it is better to prevent it before it advances.
