2008 Hatching Season !
Your hometown source for chicks, ducks, geese, and turkeys!
Browse through our catalog and order today!
| Keep baby chicks healthy with vitamins & electrolytes. | Know Your Temperature |
| Great for starting chicks. This
product will also aid in stress times and can
help prevent problems down the road. The product
can also assist in preventing leg weakness in
broilers when used according to directions. (One
package for 128 gallons.) This pack can be sent
with the chicks. $5.50 each |
For the first week maintain the temperature at chick height at 95º degrees. Decrease the temperature five degrees per week until a temperature of 65º degrees is reached. Note -- with turkeys and pheasants, start them 5º degrees higher. |
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| Debeaking | $.10 each |
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| Mareks Vaccination | $.10 each |
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| Availability | |||
| Ducks | March - July |
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| Geese | March - July |
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| Turkeys | March - Mid July |
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| Pheasants | May - July |
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| Guineas | Mid May - August |
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Proper Handling
While it's important to care for and love your newly adopted chick or duckling, you must also protect yourself. Salmonella, a common cause of food borne illness, can also be spread by direct contact with animals that carry the bacteria.
Some safe handling tips:
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Avoid contact with poultry manure. Adults should clean cages frequently.
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Carefully and thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after handling anything in the chick's or duckling's environment.
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Do not nuzzle or kiss you chick or duckling.
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Keep poultry outside, and especially out of areas where food is prepared
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Supervise children when handling poultry, and ensure they wash their hands after contact. Children under 5 years old and people with weakened immune systems should not handle poultry.
Michigan Department of Agriculture (517) 373-1077 www.mda.state.mi.us
BIRD FLU
Get the facts protecting flocks, protecting people!
Townline
Poultry Farm
P.O. Box 108
Zeeland, Michigan 49464-0108
Telephone: 616-772-6514
Fax: 616-772-2969
Toll Free 1-888-685-0040
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-Last updated December-2007