Milton
- NO BEDDING OR DIRTY BEDDING
- Always use clean, dry shavings or straw. Wet floors cause sickness.
- TOO MANY CHICKENS IN SMALL SPACE
- Give them enough room. Overcrowding brings stress, fighting, and disease.
- POOR AIRFLOW
- A stuffy house harms their lungs. Make sure fresh air comes in without cold drafts.
- DIRTY WATER AND FEED
- Raise feeders and drinkers off the floor. Clean them daily to stop germs.
- NO PROTECTION FROM PREDATORS AND PESTS
- Block holes, use wire mesh, and check for rats, snakes, lice, or mites.
In short: Clean bedding, enough space, good airflow, fresh feed/water, and strong protection are the basics. Avoid these mistakes and your chickens will stay healthy and productive.
