The guideline provides a practical manual for organic free-range chicken farming, promoting sustainable and animal-friendly production systems. It outlines requirements for farm setup, including proper site selection, buffer zones, and integrated areas such as housing, outdoor runs, and natural grazing zones. Housing must ensure ventilation, natural light, dry bedding, and allow chickens to express natural behaviors like scratching and foraging. Local or well-adapted breeds are prioritized, with natural reproduction and no use of hormones or genetic modification. Feeding must be 100% organic, with at least 50% produced on-farm, using natural ingredients such as grains, legumes, and green feed, without antibiotics or growth stimulants. Health management emphasizes prevention through hygiene, nutrition, and ecological methods. Waste is recycled through composting to maintain soil fertility. The guideline also highlights record-keeping and compliance with organic standards (TCVN, PGS), ensuring food safety, environmental protection, and sustainable livelihoods.
