THE REALITIES ABOUT POULTRY The Modern Farm - The Realities About Poultry_Seco | Page 86

 Then pour the other ingredients on top of the heap such they slope downwards in all directions.
 When all ingredients are poured in such a manner, then the whole ingredients are carefully
mixed using a spade.
Note: The mixing can be done in special mixing machines or concrete mixers, or by turning the
ingredients over a few times with a shovel on the floor. The mix should always be turned inwards, to
ensure proper mixing.
Feed Storage Guidelines
 Store all feed and ingredients at a cool temperature (ideally below77° F although this is not
possible at outside locations under hot conditions).
 Keep feed dry to prevent fungal or bacterial growth.
 Prevent rodent or insect entry into feed.
 Use antioxidants to preserve fats and oils in ingredients and feed.
DAILY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY POULTRY ROUTINES
Daily Routines: These include: Collecting eggs, changing feed and water and spot cleaning wet
areas of litter.
 Empty and scrub water containers daily, since disease agents survive well in water.
 Provide fresh feed daily; old feed can harbor disease causing mold. If the feed containers have
been washed, dry them thoroughly before adding feed to prevent mold growth.
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Depending on the season, clean and replenish footbaths when they begin to look soiled (this
indicates the presence of organic material). Footbath containers must be emptied, scrubbed, and
refilled with disinfectant. It should be the responsibility of all who use the poultry facility to
clean and replenish the footbath if it is dirty.
Weekly Routines: Weekly routines on a poultry farm include but not limited to the following:
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Cleaning and disinfecting of commonly used equipment. Such equipment includes: rakes,
hoes, scoops, shovels and/or spades. Wash and scrub surfaces to remove organic material
before applying disinfectants. Store equipment in a secure location when not in use.
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