Infectious diseases pose a huge problem in poultry farming. Poultry farmers are often forced to rely on antibiotics to tackle this issue. However, this can sometimes result in germs developing resistance to these drugs. These resistant pathogens then find their way into our food via animal products. The frequent use of antibiotics can therefore pose potential health risks to both animals and humans.
Similar boat. Just bought a place so will be getting chickens. Wife raised them when she was young. I think they are quite carefree. Hey s good coop and take out as many predators. I think predators are the biggest obstacle. Feed should be easy enough. Supplement with feed when necessary but they can just live off kitchen scraps. You should be able to tell health by the eggs they are laying. Try to crush up and give them their shells back to increase calcium