Welcome to Raising Poultry for Sustainability !
Why Choose Raising Poultry for Sustainability?
If you are looking for a practical and rewarding way to live, raising poultry is the way to go. Individuals raising their own chickens have the opportunity to take direct responsibility for their food. Additionally, raising your own chickens can be an educational resource as it teaches facts about where your food comes from.
Beyond sustainability, raising poultry builds important life skills. Responsibility, teamwork, and mindfulness due to daily routine such as feeding, cleaning, and observing.
Choosing to rise poultry is not just a hobby, it's a lifestyle that's rooted in awareness and gratitue. It is an amazing, rewarding, journey that show the world how the smaller creature contributes towards life and build a more sustainable world.
5 CLEAR steps on HOW TO raISE CHICKS for SUSTAINABILITY
Prepare Your Brooder
- Make sure brooder box is set up before bringing the chicks home. A warm safe space is essential for the chicks to thrive.
- 90-95 degrees Fahrenheit temperature during the first week is recommended for safety.
Gather the Right Supplies
- A heat lamp
- Clean bed (pine shavings)
- Chick feed with good nutrients
- Fresh, clean water
These supplies are essentials for the chicks comfort and safety.
Maintain Cleanliness and Consistency
- Keeping the space/brooder clean and dry is very important and easy.
- The bedding (pine shavings) and water needs to be replaced frequently to prevent disease and grow strong health chicks.
By doing this, you become more responsible and aware about of sustainable living.
Monitor Temperature
- Decrease heat by 5 degrees Fahrenheit each week as chicks grow.
- Always check for drafts to prevent them from getting sick.
- Check for predators (animals) that may harm them.
- Pay attention to small details
Build Routine and Awareness
- Caring for chicks daily
- Feed chicks
- Check their health
- Observe behavior
Overtime, the hands on experience build patience and responsibility, in addition to encouraging a lifestyle that values self-sufficiency and environmental care.