The Early Days Tips

Published: 18 January 2018

Day-old chicks must be handled with care. A flock that gets off to a good start is easier to control. It has a higher body weight at the start of rearing process, is more uniform in size, has a better health status and reaches ‘genetic potential’ more easily.

There are a number of basic things for you to bear in mind Before chicks arrive, check that everything in the house is working properly: jikos are lit, there is enough fresh air coming in, feed and water are readily available and there is enough light.

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