questions for chicken health keeping

[MaryTheChickenLover]

Hi, ya'll! I am getting a few more chickens and I am wondering what I should do to help these chickens be super fluffy, fat, and healthy. Be sure to share your tips and tricks for helping chickens be the healthiest they can be. Thanks!

 

[rosemarythyme]

First tip is to not aim for fat chickens, if you want healthy chickens. Don't confuse fluff with fat. Most types of chickens are good at maintaining a proper weight provided they're not being fed too many treats.

 

[3KillerBs]

BIG ventilation and plenty of elbow room.

I don't know that there's been any scientific study done, but in many years of reading these forums even when I wasn't active because I didn't have any chickens, it seems to me that many of the common health and behavior problems backyard chicken keepers experience are linked to over-crowding and bad air.

 

[Aapomp831]

Excellent bio security is absolute key. And a proper diet - too many treats or the wrong food can have detrimental effects.

 

[aart]

Good space, good feed, good water.
That's all they need.