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The typical modern broiler house holds from 10 to 100,000 birds, with automated feeding. Two types of facilities can be used. The broilers can be… Read More »How Many Chickens Are In A Broiler House?

Broilers are hybrid chickens bred for fast growth and finish. Typically raised to about 5 pounds, they are usually processed between 7 and 9 weeks… Read More »How Long Does It Take For Broiler Chickens To Be Ready For The Market?

Annual fixed and cash costs per broiler house typically run between $25,000 and $30,000, depending on type of house and interest rates. For his or… Read More »How Much Does It Cost To Build A Broiler Chicken House?

The number of birds per tractor varies with the breed, but as a rule of thumb, a laying hen needs four square feet of room,… Read More »How Much Land Do You Need For A Chicken Tractor?

“There are four top things that can cause a fire in your [chicken] coop,” according to Greg Day, fire inspection supervisor with the Office of… Read More »Are Heat Lamps For Chickens Safe?

Once the chicken’s beak is propped open, you can give the hen a sip of water using the syringe dropper. All the chicken needs is… Read More »How Do You Force A Chicken To Drink Water?

Ten chickens can produce about as much heat as a regular light bulb. Think about that for a second. My coop is consistently about 20… Read More »How Much Warmer Is A Chicken Coop Than Outside?

Scratch, a blended mix of cracked corn and other whole grains, is the quintessential winter chicken treat. The energy required to digest the scratch grains… Read More »What To Feed Chickens In Winter To Keep Them Warm?

Slightly acidic water with a pH of 5 to 6.8 is ideal, said Brian Fairchild, a poultry science professor at the University of Georgia. Is… Read More »What Is The Best Water For Broiler Chickens?

How Much Water Do They Need? If you’re looking for a quick rule of thumb, during the winter your chickens’ water intake will be roughly… Read More »How Much Water Does A Chicken Drink In The Winter?