Poultry 102 - Intermediate

Service Description

Home breeding and incubation. Overview of various incubators on the market. Proper incubation technique, what temperature and humidity to be aiming for. (A handout will be provided covering this). Incubating with a machine vs. a broody hen, health benefits of both methods. Selecting eggs to incubate, testing for fertility and viability. Candling of eggs Holistic health management of the flock. Creating your own feed source / saving money Sprouting feed Using herbs Mixing your own medical elixirs Setting up proper biosecurity and how to maintain it. Proper wing trimming technique Troubleshooting Signs and symptoms of sickness, overview of various common illnesses. What to keep in the home veterinary kit. Treatments for common ailments. Minor surgery Euthanasia