On Boarding Started Pullets to the Farm

Many people do not put much thought into how they bring started (aka ready to lay) pullets onto their farm, but paying attention to the details will always pay off more than the “set it and forget” attitude.

In this episode of the Pastured Poultry Talk, I talk about how to care for ready to lay pullets when you bring them onto the farm. This podcast answers many of the common care questions we often receive on pullet day.

Topics by timestamp:

• [01:59] How to transport ready-to-lay pullets.
• [05:22] The Fighting Farmer podcast talks about crating and transporting broilers.
• [05:41] Mixing ready-to-lay pullets with older hens.
• [06:15] Practice all-in all-on flock rotations with new started pullets.
• [11:11] Each type of bird has a management guide available from breeder.
• [12:34] Should you provide supplemental light and if so, how?
• [14:44] Don’t stimulate your pullet with light if she doesn’t weigh enough.
• [15:31] Supplemental light schedule for pullets.
• [16:51] how to acclimate the flock too food and water.
• [22:26] How much should started pullets weigh?
• [24:45] Phased feeding overview for layer rations.
• [26:10] What lay rate should I expect?
• [28:28] Molting hens into a second lay cycle.
• [30:32] An overview of the ready-to lay-pullet on-boarding plan.