00:00 | 01:35 | Selecting good healthy chicks is very key to ensure success and profitability in poultry farming. |
01:36 | 02:11 | Select active and alert chicks, these should be eating running and feeding well. |
02:12 | 03:15 | Chicks should not be crumbling together, examine the chick head and eyes well. |
03:16 | 03:51 | Ensure that chick nostrils have no discharge, avoid chicks with scissor‘s beaks |
03:52 | 04:24 | Check for star gazing abnormal condition since this affects the chick health, however this can be corrected. |
04:25 | 05:11 | Check chick legs and feet these should be straight as this can lead to severe complications. |
05:12 | 06:11 | Always ensure to purchase vaccinated birds and also find out the vaccine type used. |
06:12 | 07:00 | Ensure that birds have a good standing posture since poor postures affect chick activities. |
07:01 | 07:59 | Check if the chick's navel is clean and completely covered with feathers. |
08:00 | 09:10 | Ensure that the chick vent is clean without pasty but to avoid cannibalism |