Primary and secondary schools/Tintinara Area School: Show Poultry Handbook/Feed and Water

Feed bin containing poultry feed

It is important to check feed daily and containers used for fed should be cleaned completely at the beginning of each week.
The feed given to poultry needs to meet their growing needs and stage of life.
Red Hen is a good balanced feed that has a variety of grain. This or equivalent feed is recommended.
Poultry are usually fed pellets, crumbles and a variety of seeds or mash.
Poultry can be fed by using grain feeders or simply by attaching a feed and water container to their cages.
Feed can be stored in feed bins and under a roof to prevent spoilage.

During the early brooding and rearing period there is a high demand for protein for body growth and development.
When the chickens increase their age there is also an increased demand for energy, warmth and activity.
During the chickens laying period their requirements for protein are decreasing.

Poultry drinking water needs to be clean and fresh, checked daily.
Dewormers, antibiotics and vitamins can be given through their drinking water if required.
Ducks can be given small ponds to swim in.

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