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Monthly Flock Checklist

A printable 12-month checklist for routine flock care

Flock Name:

Number of Birds:

Year:

Kept By:

How to Use This Checklist

Work through these tasks once a month for every bird and the whole setup. Tick each box and add a date or note for each month.

Health check: eyes, nostrils, comb, vent, feet, breathing
Body condition: feel the keel bone, watch for weight loss
Parasites: part feathers around vent and under wings for mites / lice
Seasonal prep: ventilation in summer, draft-free warmth in winter

1. January

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

2. February

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

3. March

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

4. April

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

5. May

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

6. June

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

7. July

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

8. August

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

9. September

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

10. October

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

11. November

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

12. December

Task	Done	Notes
Health check each bird	☐
Weight / body condition	☐
Mites & lice check	☐
Coop deep clean	☐
Feed & supplement review	☐
Egg production review	☐
Seasonal prep	☐

Consistent monthly checks catch problems early, when they are easiest and cheapest to fix. Adjust seasonal tasks to your local climate.