When temperatures fall below 35°F, supplemental heating is needed to keep backyard chickens from cold stress and frostbite. However ventilation is important to remove excess moisture and avoid a build-up of ammonia. Mary Hightower’s article provides several wintertime tips for backyard poultry raisers worthy of sharing on social media or in newsletters.
Source: Farm Talk, January 16, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: A few minutes to craft a direct email from practice management records to clients with chickens will create positive PR, save a few birds and help make the days easier for busy teams.