We would rather tell you exactly how a guide was put together than imply experience we do not have.
Where our information comes from
- Manufacturer documentation: specifications, manuals, warranty terms and replacement-part availability.
- University extension services and veterinary sources for care, housing and health guidance.
- Keeper experience: patterns that show up repeatedly in owner reports, including the complaints.
How we choose products
We start from the job the product has to do, list the features that decide whether it does that job, and compare products on those features. Price is noted with the date we checked it. A product we have not handled is described as researched, not tested.
What we do not do
- We do not publish star ratings or scores we cannot back with our own testing.
- We do not accept payment for placement in a guide.
- We do not give veterinary advice. If a bird is ill or injured, contact a vet who treats poultry.
Corrections
If something here is wrong or out of date, tell us. We date every article and update it when the facts change.