Question 1

What is Love Your Flock?

Accepted Answer

Love Your Flock is a professional backyard flock care service based in New York's Hudson Valley. We offer in-home visits, wellness checks, consultations, and support for backyard flocks. We focus on compassionate, knowledgeable, and customized care—because every bird matters.

Question 2

What types of backyard flocks do you provide care for?

Accepted Answer

We specialize in backyard chickens, ducks and turkeys.

Question 3

What other services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We currently offer:

Routine flock care visits (feeding, watering, egg collection, coop spot-cleaning)
New flock consultations
Wellness check-ins
Nail and beak trims (non-invasive)
Emergency care coordination
Vet transport (for established clients)

Question 4

Are you a veterinary service?

Accepted Answer

No. We are not veterinarians and do not provide medical treatment or diagnosis. However, we do offer non-medical support like monitoring and coaching, administering prescribed medications (with prior written consent), and emergency coordination if veterinary care is needed.

Question 5

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We currently serve parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Sullivan, Columbia, Greene, Orange, Rockland and Westchester Counties in New York — as well as some parts of northern New Jersey. If you are unsure, send us a quick message and we'll let you know!

Question 6

How do I book a visit or consultation?

Accepted Answer

Please fill out our new customer intake form. After we receive your information, we’ll schedule a short introductory call and set up your flock’s care plan.

Question 7

Can you care for my flock while I'm out of town?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We offer scheduled care visits at your place while you're away. All new clients must complete a flock intake form and a pre-visit so we can meet your birds and understand your setup.

Question 8

What kind of training or experience do you have?

Accepted Answer

Our founder has over 5 years of experience raising chickens from hatchlings into adulthood. Our animal care advisor, Hervé, brings over 14 years of experience, including 7 years as a rescued farm animal caregiver and 7 years as Shelter Director of a nationally respected farm animal sanctuary. Compassionate, informed care is at the core of everything we do.

Question 9

Do you provide care for flocks raised for meat?

Accepted Answer

We do not provide services to operations raising birds for meat or neglecting basic care. Our intake form will help determine if we’re the right fit.

Question 10

Will you administer medication while I’m away?

Accepted Answer

If your vet prescribes medication and you provide written consent and clear instructions, we can administer oral meds, topical treatments, or injections as trained laypersons—not as a substitute for veterinary care.

Question 11

What happens if there's an emergency while I’m gone?

Accepted Answer

You can authorize us to act on your behalf in an emergency. We’ll attempt to contact you first, and if unreachable, we’ll follow the care agreement, including a pre-approved spending limit for veterinary care and transportation.

LOVE YOUR FLOCK

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