The Chicken Squad - Animal Care at Chicken Farm in British Columbia

A chicken farmer’s main goal is to keep his chickens comfortable and healthy because that’s the best way to deliver a nutritious, tasty product. Strict guidelines in Canada for the care and handling of poultry are enforced by a team of dedicated inspectors ensuring that the chicken we eat is raised according to the highest standards. For more information; visit: http://chickensquad.ca/buy-bc/

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1. The Chicken Squad - Animal Care at Chicken Farm in British Columbia A Fictional Agency Inspired By The Real Team Of Provincial Inspectors
2. Animal Care at Chicken Farm • A chicken farmer’s main goal is to keep his chickens comfortable and healthy because that’s the best way to deliver a nutritious, tasty product. • Strict guidelines in Canada for the care and handling of poultry are enforced by a team of dedicated inspectors ensuring that the chicken we eat is raised according to the highest standards. • Learn more about those standards that British Columbia chicken farm follows in a proper way. Know More About Us
3.  Broiler chickens eat corn, barley, wheat and a lot of protein from soy, canola and/or bone meal, vitamin and mineral supplements.  While the specific feed formulations vary from one feed mill to another, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency closely regulates the ingredients in the feed.  Hormones & steroids aren’t used in broiler feed.  Their use is Canada has been illegal for all chicken production since the 1960s.  The barns have automatic feeding systems so the birds can eat as they want. FEED Read More…
4.  Broiler birds also have constant access to fresh, clean water.  Chicken producers are required to clean & disinfect their water lines before each new flock and test their water annually.  The water is delivered to the birds through a nipple drinking system.  When the chicks first come to the barn, they are attracted to the shiny droplet of water on the nipple so they peck at it.  This is how they learn where to get their water from. WATER Read More…
5.  Most poultry barns have computer systems that are used to control the temperature in the barns, keep the air fresh and control the lighting systems.  Alarms are used to alert the chicken farmer if there are any problems.  If the power should go out, generators keep the systems running and ensure the birds continue to be comfortable.  All poultry barns are equipped with vents and many powerful fans that ensure the air is always fresh, so they can feel comfortable even in the middle of winter. Read More… Climate Control
6.  After each flock, broiler producers remove all manure and dust from the inside of the barn and spray a disinfectant on all of the walls and equipment.  They also clean and sanitize the water lines.  At least once a year, broiler producers will wash their barns from top to bottom with water.  This ensures that each flock starts its life in a clean environment. Read More… Barn Cleaning
7.  In addition to the many standards in food safety and animal care, chicken farmers in Canada follow standards to minimize or eliminate the movement of viruses, bacteria and other biological organisms.  For example, in addition to hand sanitizing stations at the entrance of each barn, chicken farms in BC have closed, lockable gates and vehicle wash stations at their farm entrances.  All farm visitors are required to sign a log book, wear disposable coveralls, and sanitize their feet. Read More… Bio Security
8. Reach US City: Abbotsford State: British Columbia Country: Canada Pin Code: V2T 4J2 Website: http://chickensquad.ca