Learn how MacFarlane Pheasant, Inc. prepares for each season.

1. Preparing for thePreparing for the
SeasonSeason
Trudy BaumeisterTrudy Baumeister
Brooder ManagerBrooder Manager
MacFarlane Pheasants, IncMacFarlane Pheasants, Inc
March 2008March 2008

2. StaffingStaffing
 Staffing the right number of peopleStaffing the right number of people
 TrainingTraining
 Confidence in staffConfidence in staff
 Staff also needs to be confidentStaff also needs to be confident

3. SuppliesSupplies
 InventoryInventory
 What was used lastWhat was used last
season?season?
 Organized inventoryOrganized inventory
 Expiration datesExpiration dates
 Order to start the seasonOrder to start the season

4. Sample Supply Check ListSample Supply Check List
 MedicationsMedications
 DisinfectantsDisinfectants
 Feed FlatsFeed Flats
 DrinkersDrinkers
 Alarm partsAlarm parts
 Brooders and partsBrooders and parts
 Light bulbsLight bulbs
 UniformsUniforms
 Boots/BootiesBoots/Booties
 Oasis Hatching SupplementOasis Hatching Supplement
 FeedFeed
 Spare feeder partsSpare feeder parts
 Spare drinker partsSpare drinker parts
 List goes on…List goes on…

5. DisinfectionDisinfection
 Barns cleaned/pressure washed at the end of lastBarns cleaned/pressure washed at the end of last
seasonseason
 Automatic feed systems cleaned outAutomatic feed systems cleaned out
 All feed from previous season removedAll feed from previous season removed
 Disinfect and feed lines if possibleDisinfect and feed lines if possible
 Water lines cleaned out and sanitizedWater lines cleaned out and sanitized
 Barns cleaned/pressure washed a second timeBarns cleaned/pressure washed a second time
and disinfectedand disinfected
 Bio-security measures taken from here on outBio-security measures taken from here on out

7. Setting up the facilitySetting up the facility
 Turn brooders on a week before bedding roomTurn brooders on a week before bedding room
 Turn water system on and check for leaksTurn water system on and check for leaks
 Run all fans and intake shuttersRun all fans and intake shutters
 Run feed system before getting feedRun feed system before getting feed
 Fix anything that is not working properlyFix anything that is not working properly
 Test alarms and program the systemTest alarms and program the system

8. Setting up the facilitySetting up the facility
 After the moisture is outAfter the moisture is out
of the floor and the floorof the floor and the floor
is warmed up – add theis warmed up – add the
beddingbedding
 Set the entire facility upSet the entire facility up
how it should behow it should be
 Turn water off until justTurn water off until just
before getting birdsbefore getting birds
 Check daily for problemsCheck daily for problems
after set upafter set up

9. Setting up the facilitySetting up the facility
 Once you get one of the facilities set up moveOnce you get one of the facilities set up move
on to the next one.on to the next one.
 If you do not have brooders in the room forIf you do not have brooders in the room for
heat, you need to turn on your heat source atheat, you need to turn on your heat source at
least a week in advance to get all the moistureleast a week in advance to get all the moisture
out of the ground.out of the ground.
 The more areas you get set up beforehand willThe more areas you get set up beforehand will
result in less stress once the chicks start arriving.result in less stress once the chicks start arriving.

10. Placing ChicksPlacing Chicks
 At least the day before placing the chicksAt least the day before placing the chicks
 Turn water on and double check for leaksTurn water on and double check for leaks
 Wash any minis or drinkers other than nipple linesWash any minis or drinkers other than nipple lines
 Flush entire water system with fresh waterFlush entire water system with fresh water
 Put feed flats out and fill with feedPut feed flats out and fill with feed
 Run feed system and fill pans with feedRun feed system and fill pans with feed
 Make sure the heat is at the correct temperatureMake sure the heat is at the correct temperature
 Second check on the alarm systemSecond check on the alarm system
 Make sure settings and phone numbers are correctMake sure settings and phone numbers are correct

11. Placing ChicksPlacing Chicks
 Day of Chick placementDay of Chick placement
 Top feed flats with Oasis hatching supplementTop feed flats with Oasis hatching supplement
 Check for water leaks and that all water systems areCheck for water leaks and that all water systems are
working correctly (clean and fix if any)working correctly (clean and fix if any)
 Check temperature in roomCheck temperature in room
 Check all broodersCheck all brooders
 Place chicks and make changes as neededPlace chicks and make changes as needed

12. Barn 4 Room Fully Set UpBarn 4 Room Fully Set Up

13. Starting WellStarting Well
 If the season starts off well it will be easier toIf the season starts off well it will be easier to
end the season well also.end the season well also.
 The more you get done before the start of theThe more you get done before the start of the
season the less you have to do once the birdsseason the less you have to do once the birds
start coming to your facility.start coming to your facility.
 It is not a guarantee, but it does not hurt to beIt is not a guarantee, but it does not hurt to be
ahead of the schedule.ahead of the schedule.

15. Setting up Outside FacilitiesSetting up Outside Facilities
 Set up catch pens and flight pens well in advanceSet up catch pens and flight pens well in advance
 Plant cover if neededPlant cover if needed
 Spread salt/sulfur onto the ground in the catch pensSpread salt/sulfur onto the ground in the catch pens
 Till ground & add salt and sulfur at least 15 days before birdsTill ground & add salt and sulfur at least 15 days before birds
are let into the pensare let into the pens
 3 pounds of sulfur and 7 pounds of salt per 100 square feet3 pounds of sulfur and 7 pounds of salt per 100 square feet
(Milt Briney)(Milt Briney)
 Have huts, feeders, and drinkers cleaned and in pensHave huts, feeders, and drinkers cleaned and in pens
before the birds go outsidebefore the birds go outside
 Add feed and straw a few days before the birds areAdd feed and straw a few days before the birds are
moved into the pensmoved into the pens

16. Catch PensCatch Pens

17. Questions?Questions?