Millennium Feathernet Chicken Management

The video discusses the Millennium Feathernet, a pastured layer system for chickens. It covers the structure, movement, and benefits of this system, highlighting its economic viability. The setup includes an A-frame structure moved regularly to ensure fresh ground and air for the chickens. The economic analysis shows potential profits from egg sales. The video also explains the role of cows in maintaining the pasture, ensuring a symbiotic relationship that benefits both cows and chickens.

What is the primary purpose of the Millennium Feathernet pastured layers?

• To provide entertainment

• To grow vegetables

• To breed replacement layers

• To produce meat

What is the ratio of roosters to hens in the Millennium Feathernet?

• 1 rooster to 5 hens

• 1 rooster to 10 hens

• 1 rooster to 15 hens

• 1 rooster to 20 hens

How often is the chicken shelter moved to prevent manure buildup?

• Every day

• Every week

• Every three days

• Every two days

What is one of the benefits of moving the chickens regularly?

• They lay more eggs

• They get more exercise

• They become more social

• They have access to fresh ground and air

What is the role of the guard goose in the setup?

• To lay eggs

• To clean the pasture

• To protect from aerial predators

• To guide the chickens

How many dozen eggs are produced daily if the layers are laying at 60%?

• 60 dozen

• 50 dozen

• 40 dozen

• 30 dozen

What is the estimated income per acre per season from the egg production?

• $5,000

• $15,000

• $20,000

• $10,000

What is a key feature of the infrastructure used in the Millennium Feathernet?

• It is highly depreciable

• It uses concrete and fans

• It is simple and movable

• It requires a lot of maintenance

Why are cows brought into the pasture with the chickens?

• To keep the grass short

• To fertilize the soil

• To protect the chickens

• To provide milk

What happens to the chickens when the grass is too long?

• They eat more

• They lay fewer eggs

• They can't masticate it

• They become healthier