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Various people want to know how to raise chickens and how to produce more eggs and meat. The yield will depend on different factors such as the kind of breed you grow, feed you use, the housing you build and, of course, the care you provide.
It is relatively simple, but requires determination to manage healthy chickens. When ever you provide the right care, you will definitely enjoy fresh and tasty eggs and meat. See the steps below giving you an idea about how to manage chickens successfully:
Choose carefully the breed you desire to raise: Practically speaking, there will be more than a hundred chicken breeds. Thus, you can be a little puzzled when making your choice of breed. To prevent this, first examine what you want to get from keeping chickens. You can either keep them for eggs, for meat or maybe for fun. You should select a breed, depending on your needs. In this way, you will get the utmost satisfaction from keeping chickens.
Provide them with a proper shelter: After choosing the breed, you should give the chickens a good shelter. To give them optimal security, it is recommended to make a chicken coop. These give protection to the poultry by keeping them safe from dangerous predators. The coop will also let them have warmth, as long as it comes with enough lights. It is best, if the shelter has a nesting area with nesting boxes where the chickens can lay their eggs.
Right feed for good health: As much as health is concerned, the chickens must be let run free in an area that has insects, bugs and seeds for them to eat. Provide the birds with healthy and balanced food as well as with nutritious supplements to ensure they will live long. Provide them enough water that is clean. This will help the chickens develop healthier and lay eggs more easily.
Protect them from diseases: Protecting the chickens from diseases is a major factor that you should think about when raising chickens. When you arrange for vaccinations, you will have no problem with keeping chickens. Generally, chickens are delicate and can be prone to illnesses. The most common disease that chickens can get is Coccidiosis. Remember that this disease is contagious and can spread easily to other birds. But instead of worrying about curing it, it is better to avoid it before it advances.
