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As tempting as locking up the flock during the entirety of the winter while feeding antibiotics to poultry sounds, that is not their nature.
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Chickens are hardy little creatures that often adapt to any environment. But winters can be a scary time because if not taken care of, the weaker members of the flock may fall ill and it may even be difficult for them to recover due to the cold weather despite giving them the medication for broilers made by the poultry medicine companies. This is why it is rather better to prepare yourself before the winters begin instead of dealing with it later. Here are a few tips to keep your chickens healthy throughout the winter. • Minimize the drafts • No amount of vaccination for chicken will protect them if there are air leaks and holes in the coop. Wind chill can increase the rate of heat loss from your coop. You need to repair the holes if your coop is old. The easiest way to do it is with the help of some screws and plywood. You need to minimize the drafts to prevent the temperature from dropping too quickly. • Use the deep litter method • The deep litter method is not only a sustainable method of handling litter but it is also an excellent way to insulate your flock during winters. With time, when the litter begins to form a compost layer, it also helps prevent infestation of lice and mites.
Make them a sunroom • As tempting as locking up the flock during the entirety of the winter while feeding antibiotics to poultrysounds, that isn’t their nature. It will benefit your flock if they continue to move around freely. You can build a greenhouse-style addition to your coop to keep them sheltered while providing them enough space to move around at liberty. Also, you may consider letting them out if the days are comparatively warmer. • Protection from frostbites • You should try covering up their combs and wattles in petroleum jelly to protect them from frostbites. • Following these easy tips along with your routine vaccination for chicken and antibiotics for poultry should ensure that your flock stays warm and healthy during the winter season. To reduce the rate of early chicken mortality in your poultry farm, it is vital to ensure the vaccination for chicken is administered timely. Also, make sure that the rest of your flock is looked after properly and given medications for broilers to avoid transmission of infection and diseases. For more information on medicines, get in touch with one of the poultry medicine companies if advised by your vet.
