11/06/2026
40 POINTS EVERY NEW POULTRY FARMER SHOULD KNOW
1. Start small and grow gradually.
2. Build a proper poultry house before buying birds.
3. Choose the right breed for your objective.
4. Buy chicks from reputable hatcheries.
5. Prepare feed and water before chicks arrive.
6. Maintain strict biosecurity.
7. Restrict unnecessary visitors.
8. Always provide clean water.
9. Use quality feed.
10. Learn basic feed formulation.
11. Keep daily farm records.
12. Monitor feed consumption.
13. Monitor water consumption.
14. Vaccinate on schedule.
15. Isolate sick birds immediately.
16. Avoid overcrowding.
17. Ensure proper ventilation.
18. Control rodents and wild birds.
19. Learn common poultry diseases.
20. Weigh birds regularly.
21. Remove dead birds immediately.
22. Dispose of waste properly.
23. Maintain correct brooding temperatures.
24. Reduce stress among birds.
25. Buy equipment before it becomes necessary.
26. Have a reliable market before production peaks.
27. Calculate production costs accurately.
28. Separate business and personal money.
29. Learn from experienced farmers.
30. Visit successful farms regularly.
31. Focus on profit, not flock size.
32. Maintain high hygiene standards.
33. Prepare for emergencies.
34. Keep enough feed stock.
35. Avoid unnecessary medications.
36. Train workers properly.
37. Follow animal welfare practices.
38. Continuously improve your farm.
39. Be patient; poultry farming is a business.
40. Success comes from consistency, not luck.