"Buck-Buck the Chicken" a children's book, read aloud by the Chicken Chick™

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Many folks want to know how to raise chickens and how to yield more eggs and meat. The yield will depend on various factors such as the sort of breed you grow, feed you use, the shelter you provide and, of course, the care you give them.

It is relatively straight forward, but needs determination to manage healthy chicks. When ever you provide the right care, you will enjoy fresh and tasty eggs and meat. Check out the steps below that give you an idea about how to manage chickens successfully:

Choose wisely the type of 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 look at what you need to get from keeping chickens. You can either raise them for eggs, for meat or perhaps for fun. You should decide on a breed, depending on your needs. 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 a good idea to build 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 is equipped with enough lights. It is best, if the housing has a nesting spot with nesting boxes where the chickens may place their eggs.

Right feed for good health: So far as health is concerned, the chickens should be let run free in an area that has insects, bugs and seeds for them to eat. Supply the birds with healthy and balanced food as well as with nutritious supplements to make sure they will live long. Give them enough water that is clean. This will ensure the chicks grow healthier and lay eggs easier.

Help them fight diseases: Protecting the poultry from diseases is a major factor that you should consider when raising poultry. When you arrange for vaccinations, you’ll have no problem with keeping chickens. Generally, chicks are delicate and can be prone to illnesses. The most common disease that birds can get is Coccidiosis. Take note that this disease is contagious and may propagate easily to other birds. But instead of worrying about curing it, it is wise to prevent it before it advances.