Allow me to validate you...Seriously,I appreciate that chicken people are watching this issue. I occassionally spot Avian flu info but it is random. Thank you 2Acres!
That's cheaper than the rent a coop hats...thanks for posting it. I have tried several things, currently using open top hanging feeders which suck when it rains. (but they are easier to fill)
I let mine out to the pasture every morning but only feed in the evening. They do go in and out of the coop all day and have water 24/7 but I lock them out in late afternoon. That way I can fill hanging feeders, top off oyster shell, gather eggs, do small rearrangements & repairs safely and...
Yep, it does spike with migration. I had just seen some weird stuff crop up online and looked it up to be cautious. Which months are you doing extra precautions?