Consultations - over 25 years experience raising chickens plus B.S. and M.S degrees in Poultry Science/Poultry Welfare & Behavior.... there are many so-called chicken experts on the internet....my consults are based on experience & degrees!
Fees begin at $100 for an hour (+ mileage) .... contact me to determine your specific needs. (Most consults run about an hour).
We'd like to thank you for previously contacting us for your PT testing. We are no longer doing PT testing. There are testers in your area. We hope you'll stay in touch re: any chicken questions or concerns! So glad to have met you and your birds!
You can find current testers here: tvmdl.tamu.edu/poultry/flock-owner-information/find-a-pt-tester/
The Basics: We will walk your chicken area and discuss space limitations and coop
We will discuss breeds appropriate for your needs
We will go over basic care and management
You will receive a list of products/techniques that I have personally tested and recommend
We will discuss appropriate bio-security practices
We will discuss flock interactions/problems
Prevention of Predator Problems
Common causes of poultry illness, identification & treatments
(although I am not a vet, I can give my opinions based on personal experiences)
Q&A
Follow-up phone consult
Hatching: Discuss types of incubators available - pre-visit via phone or email
Help setting up and instruction on how to run incubator
Advice & assistance with setting up brooder
Advice on general chick raising
Q&A
Follow-up phone consult
Incredible, Edible Visit:
Best breeds for egg production, meat production, dual purpose
How to increase egg production
Causes of a drop in egg production
How to optimize growth/production
How to tell which hens are laying or not
Proper handling of eggs
Q&A
Follow-up phone consult
Chicken Show / Egg Show Judging - Contact me to negotiate fee
South Central Texas Classic Egg Show (3-5-16)
Comal Co. Fair Poultry Show (Sept 2003 -2016)
Chambers Co. Youth Show (May 2010- 2022) Cherokee Co. Youth Show (March 2013-2015)
Fancy Feathers 4H Open Show (March 2009-2015/2023)
1st Texas State Fair Egg Show
.... and others
"Uh-oh" phone calls are temporarily discontinued.... will complete, asap, all calls currently on the books. Thank you.
We will discuss breeds appropriate for your needs
We will go over basic care and management
You will receive a list of products/techniques that I have personally tested and recommend
We will discuss appropriate bio-security practices
We will discuss flock interactions/problems
Prevention of Predator Problems
Common causes of poultry illness, identification & treatments
(although I am not a vet, I can give my opinions based on personal experiences)
Q&A
Follow-up phone consult
Hatching: Discuss types of incubators available - pre-visit via phone or email
Help setting up and instruction on how to run incubator
Advice & assistance with setting up brooder
Advice on general chick raising
Q&A
Follow-up phone consult
Incredible, Edible Visit:
Best breeds for egg production, meat production, dual purpose
How to increase egg production
Causes of a drop in egg production
How to optimize growth/production
How to tell which hens are laying or not
Proper handling of eggs
Q&A
Follow-up phone consult
Chicken Show / Egg Show Judging - Contact me to negotiate fee
South Central Texas Classic Egg Show (3-5-16)
Comal Co. Fair Poultry Show (Sept 2003 -2016)
Chambers Co. Youth Show (May 2010- 2022) Cherokee Co. Youth Show (March 2013-2015)
Fancy Feathers 4H Open Show (March 2009-2015/2023)
1st Texas State Fair Egg Show
.... and others
"Uh-oh" phone calls are temporarily discontinued.... will complete, asap, all calls currently on the books. Thank you.
All visits include a written summary of information covered.
All fees, including pre-determined travel expenses, are due at time of service, other than "Uh-Oh!" calls which are payable by PayPal at time of call.
All fees, including pre-determined travel expenses, are due at time of service, other than "Uh-Oh!" calls which are payable by PayPal at time of call.
