Poultry Keepers Podcast
From Newbie to Expert: Essential Chicken Keeping Tips and Strategies Part 3
Nov 14, 2023
Learn about poultry nutrition and the differences between regular chicken feed and game bird feed. Discover strategies to protect your flock from predators in urban environments. Explore valuable resources for poultry keepers such as the Hubbard Breeder Management Guide and the Livestock Conservancy's Heritage Poultry Manual. Understand the importance of observing chicken health and diagnostics, and learn about bird testing and evaluation for good husbandry practices.
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Quick takeaways
- Proper nutrition and feed formulas play a vital role in poultry health and productivity.
- Effective predator management is crucial for safeguarding poultry, especially in urban areas.
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Importance of seeking good nutritional advice
It is important to be cautious when searching for nutritional advice online as there can be varying levels of quality. A recommended source for reliable information is poultry breeders nutrition on Facebook, created by Jeff Maddox, a livestock nutritionist with extensive experience. His book, 'Niche Poultry Nutrition and Management,' provides valuable insights into nutrition, feed formulas, different feed ingredients, and management techniques for both heritage and commercial poultry breeds.
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