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Many people want to know how to manage chickens and how to yield more eggs and meat. The yield will depend on various factors such as the kind of breed you grow, the food you use, the housing you build and, of course, the care you provide.
It is relatively simple, but needs determination to manage healthy chickens. Once you give the right care, you will definitely enjoy fresh plus tasty eggs and meat. See the steps below that give you an idea how to manage chickens successfully:
Choose wisely the breed you desire to raise: Practically speaking, there are more than a hundred chicken breeds. Therefore, you can be a little puzzled when making your choice of breed. In order to avoid this, first analyze what you want to get from raising chickens. You may keep them for eggs, for meat or simply for fun. You should decide on a breed, depending on your requirements. In this way, you will get the utmost satisfaction from keeping chickens.
Let them have a proper shelter: After choosing the breed, you must give the chickens a good shelter. To provide for optimal security, it is recommended to build a chicken coop. These give protection to the poultry by keeping them safe from predators. The coop will also give them warmth, as long as it comes with enough lights. It is best, if the housing has a nesting place with nesting boxes where the birds can lay their eggs.
Right food for good health: As much as health is concerned, the chickens should be let run free in an area that has insects, bugs and seeds for them to consume. Supply the chickens with healthy and balanced feed as well as with nutritious supplements to ensure they are going to live long. Give them enough water that is clean. This will ensure the chickens grow healthier and lay eggs more easily.
Protect them from diseases: Protecting the poultry from diseases is a major factor that you should think about when raising chickens. Once you arrange for shots, you may have no problem with keeping chickens. Generally, chickens are delicate and they are prone to illnesses. The most typical disease that birds can get is Coccidiosis. Take note that this disease is contagious and may spread easily to other chickens. Instead of worrying about curing it, it is wise to avoid it before it advances.
