1. Family Flock Nutrition & Management 2008

2. Why Do We Own Birds?

3. For Viewing Pleasure?

4. For Show?

5. As Pets?

6. For Eggs?

7. Getting Started Chicks never get over a poor startChicks never get over a poor start Basic preparation increases successBasic preparation increases success Home environment topics:Home environment topics: –Dry –Correct Temperature –Spacing –H 2 O & Feeders

8. Environment Keep it clean…keep it dry!Keep it clean…keep it dry! Warm, dry housing – make it draft freeWarm, dry housing – make it draft free Make it predator proofMake it predator proof Clean & Disinfect Everything Before Chicks ArriveClean & Disinfect Everything Before Chicks Arrive –House, Waterers, Feeders Bedding 2-5” Deep (Wood shavings, straw, etc.)Bedding 2-5” Deep (Wood shavings, straw, etc.) Disinfect RegularlyDisinfect Regularly

9. Totally Enclosed/High & Dry

10. Open Air Ventilation/Curtain Sides

11. Temperature Avoid the “Big Chill”Avoid the “Big Chill” Day Old Chicks – pre-heat area to 90º -95º with heat lamp/light bulb approx 20” above chicksDay Old Chicks – pre-heat area to 90º -95º with heat lamp/light bulb approx 20” above chicks Place thermometer at chick levelPlace thermometer at chick level Comfort can be observedComfort can be observed –If chicks huddle together under light – it’s too cold –If chicks huddle in corners – it’s too hot Reduce 5º each week until 65º minimumReduce 5º each week until 65º minimum

12. Adequate Temp Control

13. Inadequate Temp Control

14. Spacing No “Crowding” Allowed!No “Crowding” Allowed! Hatch to 6 weeks –Hatch to 6 weeks – –Allow 0.8 – 1.5 sq. feet per chick 6 Weeks and Older6 Weeks and Older –Allow 1.5 – 3 sq. feet per chick Watch growth rate to allow for more roomWatch growth rate to allow for more room

15. Spacing

17. The Importance of H 2 O Disinfect waterers prior to use – then weeklyDisinfect waterers prior to use – then weekly One 1-quart fount per 25 chicksOne 1-quart fount per 25 chicks Use fresh, cool (not cold) H 2 O – refresh dailyUse fresh, cool (not cold) H 2 O – refresh daily Dip beaks to induce drinkingDip beaks to induce drinking Elevate waterer after 1 st weekElevate waterer after 1 st week –Reduces contamination –Waterer should not be higher than chick’s back Double H2O capacity at 6 weeksDouble H2O capacity at 6 weeks

18. Plenty of Feeders/Waterers

19. Not Enough Feeders/Waterers

20. Turkey Poults:Turkey Poults: Slow to understand eating & drinking: monitor Slow to understand eating & drinking: monitor To get started – dip beaks in H 2 O & feed To get started – dip beaks in H 2 O & feed Ducklings/Goslings:Ducklings/Goslings: May swim in H 2 O after 4 weeks May swim in H 2 O after 4 weeks Keep dry until then Keep dry until then Place marbles in waterer to reduce splashing Place marbles in waterer to reduce splashing Starting “Other” Poultry

21. Color!Color!Color!Color! Show birds:Show birds: Want bright feathers & shanksWant bright feathers & shanks Layers/Broilers:Layers/Broilers: Want yolks & meat that doesn’t look “store- bought” Want yolks & meat that doesn’t look “store- bought” Nutritional Hot Topics Sources: Marigold extract Corn, corn gluten

22. How many of you have experienced “Cannibalism or Feather-picking?” Caused By:Caused By: Poor nutritionPoor nutrition Overcrowding or OverheatingOvercrowding or Overheating Very bright lightingVery bright lighting Boredom & or Longer daylight hoursBoredom & or Longer daylight hours Behavior Issues:

23. More spaceMore space Better ventilationBetter ventilation Less lightLess light More feed, waterMore feed, water Scratch feedScratch feed Feed formFeed form Corrective Measures

24. How many of you have experienced “Egg-eating?” Starts by accidentStarts by accident Very difficult to stopVery difficult to stop Thin shellsThin shells Not enough nest materialNot enough nest material Eggs in nest too longEggs in nest too long Behavior Issues

25. Gather eggs frequentlyGather eggs frequently Feed adequate calciumFeed adequate calcium More nesting materialMore nesting material Cull problem birdsCull problem birds Corrective Measures

26. Family Flock Product Line All SunFresh ® Recipe Diets Contain: Natural plant proteins – no animal proteins or by-products Proprietary level of Vitamin E for healthy immune system Proprietary level of Marigold Extract to enhance coloring

27. Feed from hatch to lay (18-20 weeks)Feed from hatch to lay (18-20 weeks) 18% protein for proper start18% protein for proper start Medicated Option Available with AmproliumMedicated Option Available with Amprolium To prevent coccidiosis To prevent coccidiosis Excellent for layer chicksExcellent for layer chicks Start & Grow ® SunFresh ® Recipe

28. Excellent feed for meat birds (broilers)Excellent feed for meat birds (broilers) Feed from hatch to market weightFeed from hatch to market weight Can be fed to turkey after 8 weeks Can be fed to turkey after 8 weeks 20% protein20% protein Available with AmproliumAvailable with Amprolium Will not harm ducks Will not harm ducks Flock Raiser ® SunFresh ® Recipe

29. Pellet, Crumble, or Mash for hensPellet, Crumble, or Mash for hens 16% protein16% protein Elevated levels of Calcium & Manganese for strong shellsElevated levels of Calcium & Manganese for strong shells Not medicatedNot medicated Excellent feed for all adult birdsExcellent feed for all adult birds Layena ® SunFresh ® Recipe

30. Simple mix of 2 or 3 grainsSimple mix of 2 or 3 grains 8% protein (not for layers)8% protein (not for layers) Feed for “fun” - not nutritionFeed for “fun” - not nutrition Should not be more than 10% of adult birds diet Should not be more than 10% of adult birds diet Scratch SunFresh ® Grains

31. Supplemental Feeding FLOCK BLOCK™ Similar to Scratch Whole Grain Supplement Restores Pecking Instincts Going on Vacation? Try Flock Block™ 25# Block Feeds up to 25 birds for 2-3 days (maybe longer)

32. Broilers 22.5% protein22.5% protein Available with Amprolium /BMDAvailable with Amprolium /BMDTurkey 30% protein30% protein Available with Amprolium/BMDAvailable with Amprolium/BMD Show Broilers/Turkey

33. Game Bird Startena ® Feed from 0 – 8 weeksFeed from 0 – 8 weeks 28% protein28% protein Not medicatedNot medicated From 9 – 18 weeksFrom 9 – 18 weeks Feed Flock Raiser ® Feed Flock Raiser ® Turkey Poults

34. Feeding Recommendations: Pullets – Future Layers =Pullets – Future Layers = Broilers, Ducks, Geese = Broilers, Ducks, Geese = Laying Hens =Laying Hens = All “adult” Flock over 18 weeks = All “adult” Flock over 18 weeks =

35. Always feed a product designed for the specific animal! If you substitute, you may get surprising results…

36. New recipe for Purina’s premium poultry feeds Takes “natural” to a whole new level: No animal proteins or fats Highest quality natural sun-grown grains and plant proteins Natural with vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients (amino acids) Healthier chickens and wholesome eggs

37. Why Purina Mills’ natural is better Our guarantee of quality Exceed industry standards for ingredient quality and handling, manufacturing and final product testing

38. Standards No animal proteins or fats (use only natural plant proteins) Natural – with vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients (amino acids) Only the finest ingredients from approved ingredient suppliers Industry-leading standards for ingredient selection and handling Proprietary infra-red ingredient screening process

39. Standards Superior standards ensure constant nutrition from batch to batch No hormones Top research guidelines Employee Quality Training Schools Over 200 quality inspections on each batch of feed Precision manufacturing procedures Finest product testing

40. Has this bird been eating Deer Chow ® AntlerMax ® ?

41. The End. Questions?