Welcome to a fresh start with The Healthy Coop Collective! As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on what we want to achieve with our feathered friends in the months ahead. Whether you're a seasoned keeper or just starting your backyard flock journey, having clear goals can make all the difference in creating a thriving, healthy environment for your birds. Here's an interesting fact to inspire your planning: According to Penn State Extension, commercial breeds of laying chickens can produce up to 260 eggs per year—but those results depend heavily on management factors like floor space, feed quality, proper nesting areas, and lighting. While we're not all running commercial operations, this reminds us that how we manage our flocks directly impacts their productivity and wellbeing! So let's talk goals! Here are some areas to consider: ✅ Health & Wellness - Is your focus on preventive care, learning to recognize early warning signs, or building a better first aid kit? ✅ Production Goals - Are you hoping to increase egg production, improve egg quality, or maintain consistency through the seasons? ✅ Flock Expansion - Planning to add new breeds, increase your flock size, or maybe try hatching chicks this year? ✅ Infrastructure Improvements - Dreaming of a coop upgrade, better predator protection, or an automated watering system? ✅ Knowledge & Skills - Want to deepen your understanding of poultry nutrition, learn to recognize diseases earlier, or master natural remedies? ✅ Sustainability Goals - Interested in composting manure effectively, integrating your flock with your garden, or reducing feed costs through foraging? ✅ Fun & Enrichment - Maybe you just want to spend more quality time with your birds and provide better enrichment activities! 💬 Now it's your turn! Drop a comment below and share: - What are your top 1-3 goals for your flock this year? - What's one thing you hope to improve or learn? - What's your biggest challenge that you want to tackle in 2026?

Hi everyone! I'm Dr. Nisana, and I'm thrilled to launch this community dedicated to helping you raise healthier, happier backyard flocks. A bit about me: I'm a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine specializing in avian and poultry health through my practice, Covenantal Wings Veterinary Services. My background includes working in commercial poultry, and now I focus on bringing that professional veterinary expertise to backyard poultry keepers like you. I live on an 80-acre homestead in Oklahoma with my husband and daughter. What to expect here: I created The Healthy Coop Collective because I saw too many backyard keepers struggling with conflicting information online and limited access to poultry-savvy veterinarians. This community bridges that gap. Here's what's coming: ✅ Daily Engagement - Tips, discussions, case studies, and community support to keep your knowledge growing ✅ In the Premium plan: Weekly Educational Resources - In-depth guides, protocols, and tools on disease prevention, nutrition, biosecurity, and wellness management ✅ In the VIP plan: One Private 1-on-1 Veterinary Video Consultation Per Month - Personalized flock health guidance from me directly This is a space for learning, asking questions without judgment, and building confidence in your ability to care for your birds. Whether you're brand new to poultry or have years of experience, you belong here. Let's get started! Drop a comment below and tell me: - What type of poultry do you keep? - What's your biggest flock health challenge right now? - What topics do you most want to learn about? I can't wait to get to know you and your flocks. Here's to healthier coops and thriving birds! 🌿 —Dr. Nisana