Quarantining New Poultry Before Joining an Existing Flock: Timing, Setup, and Health Checks
Quarantine new poultry before joining an existing flock by housing the arrivals in a separate enclosure with dedicated feeders, drinkers, footwear, and cleaning tools while monitoring them for illness. Keep the groups far enough apart to prevent direct contact and reduce exposure through droplets, manure, equipment, and caretakers.