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Poultry Farmer job description
A ready advert for a Poultry Farmer job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a poultry farmer to run the growing cycle in the poultry houses from chick arrival to sale, managing feeding, vaccination and the right conditions for the flock to grow.
Duties and responsibilities
- Prepare the houses before the chicks arrive: cleaning, disinfecting, bedding and heating
- Feed and water the birds and track their growth and weight
- Set temperature, humidity, ventilation and lighting for the flock's age
- Carry out vaccination plans with the vet
- Check the birds daily, remove sick and dead birds and report signs of disease
- Apply biosecurity and keep visitors and animals out of the houses
- Collect, grade and store eggs on layer farms
- Record feed use, deaths and weights and work out the feed conversion ratio
Working conditions
- Work inside poultry houses with heat, dust and odours
- Daily checks, including holidays, sometimes living on the farm
- Handling disinfectants and vaccines with protective equipment
Requirements
- An intermediate diploma in animal production, or equivalent practical experience
- 3 to 6 years of experience in poultry farming
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Poultry farming
- Feeding
- Vaccination
- Biosecurity
- Climate control
- Hygiene
- Feed conversion ratio
- Production records
Preferred
- Experience with closed houses and automated climate control
- A course in biosecurity or poultry diseases
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