Turkey Brood Farm Manager

Melrose MN

Description

The farm manager is responsible for raising 51,000 poults from 1 day of age until they are moved to growout facilities. Daily Duties: • Perform a morning check, removing any mortality that has occurred within the last day. • Read all feed bins. • Report to supervisor by 8am each day with mortality and bin readings • Effectively utilize barn control systems to properly control barn ventilation, litter conditions, and various equipment in the barns • Till and pitch litter and spread shavings as needed in barns to maintain proper conditions • Perform noon and night checks daily • Observe, report and react to changes in bird health and activity Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Vaccinate birds on schedule • Provide birds with proper medications and supplements through the water system • Keep accurate mortality and medication records • Repair and maintain a variety of equipment • Operate a variety of farm equipment • Prepare for, organize, and lead the dumping of poults and moving of birds to finish site • Clean, wash, and disinfect barns after each flock • Maintain farm grounds (mow, trim, snow removal) • Plan tasks and chores for the upcoming week