If you haven't experienced one of these poultry faux pas, then you really deserve a pat on the back. The rest of us, however, have gained our wisdom and knowledge through walking through fields of fire in poultry ownership.
Here is my top 12 of mistakes many poultry owners make - and all can be fixed.
Here is my top 12 of mistakes many poultry owners make - and all can be fixed.
- Didn't realise a bird was Fly Blown/Struck (maggots eating flesh)
- Let a case of Bumblefoot go too far
- No Crow/Cock Collar killed the rooster
- Too many treats/wrong type of treats given to the flock
- Allowing a special/spoilt chicken in the house
- Bought new chickens (without quarantining) and infected the existing flock
- Clipped birds nails that didn't actually need clipping (blood everywhere!)
- Fed the laying hens medicated chick/pullet starter (Humans must not consume Coccidiostats!)
- Thought the reason why a hen was loosing feathers and stopped laying was due to mites - treated the hen and shed - took her to the vet only to be told it is molting season!
- Thought a rooster would help keep the foxes away (nope!)
- Accidentally purchased all male birds
- Bought bantams thinking that ALL bantam breeds are quiet
I can feel a Part 2 coming on. Can you add to the list?
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