How to Reduce Stress in the Flock

Chickens don’t do well when they’re stressed, just like humans  Stress in chickens can lead to a myriad of conditions ranging from reduced egg production and increased illness  Chickens are generally healthy, but they’re much more likely to get sick when they’re stressed  Stress can also cause poor growth in developing chicks and meat birds  Of course, stress is detrimental to your flock’s health  So, what are the ways that you can manage your flock’s stress and keep it to a minimum?

 

Keeping Chickens Stress-free

It’s important to keep in mind that chickens are prey