Hello Hives,
It's hard to believe that today makes it exactly two weeks since I brought home my new flock of 10 broilers and 8 noilers. It feels like yesterday when they were tiny chicks that could fit comfortably in the cage. Now, they have grown so much that I sometimes stop and wonder if it's really been just 14 days.
The biggest blessing so far is that I haven't lost a single bird. Every one of the 18 birds is still alive, active, and eating well. As a poultry farmer, there's no better feeling than checking on your birds every morning and finding them active and healthy. It gives me hope that this new journey is off to a good start.
Right from the first day, I decided I wanted to raise these birds as naturally as possible. My goal is to depend more on organic remedies than on synthetic medications whenever I can. It has been a learning experience, but I'm happy with how things are going so far.
The broilers have really surprised me with their growth. They have added plenty of weight within just two weeks, and their feathers are coming out beautifully. The noilers are also growing steadily, although at their own pace. Watching them change every day is one of the things I enjoy most about keeping poultry.
As expected, bigger birds come with bigger responsibilities. Their feed disappears much faster now, and I have to refill their drinkers more often because they consume a lot more water than they did during the first week. The cage that looked spacious before is gradually becoming tighter as they continue to grow, so I'll need to think about creating more space for them very soon or hopefully the cage can occupy them.
Another thing I have noticed is how quickly the cage gets dirty. Since they eat more and drink more, they also produce a lot more droppings. To keep them healthy, I now clean the cage every two days. I believe cleanliness is one of the simplest ways to prevent diseases and keep birds comfortable.
I have also continued using my fermented Christmas melon extract as part of my organic routine. After removing the chaff and allowing the liquid to ferment for a few days, I add just a few drops to their drinking water before topping it up with clean water. So far, the birds have remained healthy and active, and I'm grateful for that.
I'm excited to see how much they will grow over the next few weeks. Raising poultry requires patience, hard work, and consistency, but moments like these make all the effort worthwhile. I will definitely keep sharing updates as this journey continues. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see you again in my next farm diary.
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