If the farm is a breeding farm or a hatchery then the work will involve procurement of eggs from a reliable source, ensure proper conditions for hatching, etc. Day-old chicks are sold to broiler farms and layer farms. So contacts for immediate sale of chicks is essential. In broiler farms and layer farms, feeding is an important aspect of the work at the farm. The birds need a balanced diet in the right quantity for a disease free growth.
Improper diet can result in the outbreak of a disease.
So the feed given to the birds should be specially formulated keeping various factors in mind. This, in fact, is such a specialised area that large corporate houses are in the area of manufacturing animal feed . A lot of planning and research goes into the manufacture of animal feed, to suit specific areas and ensure optimal production. Another important aspect of poultry farms is disease control. Adequate precautions need to be taken to keep diseases at bay.