Poultry Enrichment Checklist
A poultry enrichment checklist for checking that birds have things to do and explore. Producers use it to reduce pecking and boredom. Fill it in by hand and file it with your other farm records.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
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What is on this checklist
- Perches available
- Dust bathing area
- Scratch areas or foraging material
- Hanging objects safe to peck
- Varied space layout
- Safe outdoor time
- Objects clean and safe
- Bird behavior observed
- Enrichment rotated
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and National Agricultural Library.
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