1. BIRD HEALTH/WELFARE Disease Prevention Plan
Can include - sanitizing incubators
- disinfecting brooder houses
- nutritionally balanced feed
Routine vaccinations are permitted for common diseases such as Marek’s Newcastle, and Coccidiosis

2. Sick or injured birds – use of “alternative medicine” is encouraged
If no other recourse, then antibiotics and other conventional treatments can be used
Finding a veterinarian that is sensitive to organic poultry raising is a “must”

3. Health Resources:
1. Remedies for Health Problems of the Organic Laying Flock – Kingbird Farm – (607)
2. The Chicken Health Handbook – Storey Books – (800)