Pastured Poultry

[Poorbuthappy]

For those on here that think they've invented the wheel.........
From Farmer & Stockbreeder 1939. Via FB.

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[Northern territory]

I remember as a kid we used to have goslings in a small house stroke run. Moved it everyday by two people lifting and moving to next piece of fresh grass. Maybe even twice a day. Then when they got in full feather went onto our river.

 

[ste stuart]

That's meat birds.
But, yes moved every day with Kubota, or tractor occasionally if its too wet for kubota to grip.
Daughter's layers are in polynets, with a trailer, and moved every other day.View attachment 980193

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Hope they appreciate the view

bit late to this thread, would you be able to tell me the size and amount of hens in these tunnels please @Poorbuthappy

 

[Poorbuthappy]

bit late to this thread, would you be able to tell me the size and amount of hens in these tunnels please @Poorbuthappy

These are broilers, so go in at 2-3 weeks old from the brooder, and we aim for a 2kg dw bird.
Have had up to 400 in them, but running at 300 currently. 400 is a better impact on the ground, but looks quite full by the time they're fit. Though go in at night whilst they're asleep and they don't cover much floor space.
Moved every day, so always fresh grass to go at.
Tunnel is 40'x19'

Edit: sorry, looking back seems like I've repeated myself a bit

 

[Rod Dumbreck]

These are broilers, so go in at 2-3 weeks old from the brooder, and we aim for a 2kg dw bird.
Have had up to 400 in them, but running at 300 currently. 400 is a better impact on the ground, but looks quite full by the time they're fit. Though go in at night whilst they're asleep and they don't cover much floor space.
Moved every day, so always fresh grass to go at.
Tunnel is 40'x19'

Edit: sorry, looking back seems like I've repeated myself a bit

we are glad of the reminder, it was over a year ago and not many of us are getting younger

 

[Blaithin]

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