Source standards
Different page types need different source standards.
Page type
Best sources
Use carefully
Avoid
Refresh need
Products
Manufacturer pages, manuals, retailer specs, owner reviews
Old review posts
Unsupported claims
Before partner links
Local rules
City/town/county code, HOA documents
Forum answers
Generic national assumptions
Always current-check
Health
Veterinary/extension/poultry-health sources
Anecdotes
Diagnosis claims
High caution
Planning
Extension guidance, practical owner patterns, calculator assumptions
One-size-fits-all numbers
Absolute promises
Periodic review
Trust And Methodology
How these standards apply
Different pages need different evidence. Product pages should check current specs and owner feedback; local-rule pages should rely on official code or HOA documents; health pages should stay cautious and point readers toward qualified help when symptoms are serious.
The next step is not always buying more gear. Often it is checking the setup: space, water, feed, bedding, latches, ventilation, drainage, and whether the plan still fits the number of hens you actually want to keep.