Economical chicks brooding with zero death using simple tricks

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10:09:00

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2022

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Agribusiness Insider
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Chicks are very sensitive and therefore it is always very important to implement proper management practices on farm to reduce chick mortality. When new chicks arrive, give them liquid paraffin to lubricate the digestive health. Furthermore, heat sources should be turned on 6 hours before chicks arrive, usually, the gas brooder heat source is preferred as this produces enough heat and regulates heat easily.

Strategies to implement

Start by selecting generation one good quality chicks breeds from reputable dealers and make sure that these are well vaccinated at the hatchery against killer diseases. Additionally, check new chicks for any abnormalities and install heat source before chicks arrive. Furthermore, provide new chicks with water containing chick starter, this reduces stress levels resulting from chick movements. Also change water daily, always wash the drinker and provide good quality feeds at each stage of development.
Sequence from Sequence to Description
00:0002:23Select generation one good quality chicks breeds from reputable dealers.
02:2402:46Make sure that chicks are well vaccinated at the hatchery against killer diseases.
02:4703:22Check chicks for any abnormalities and install heat source before chicks arrive.
03:2304:50Gas brooder heat source is preferred this gives enough heat and regulates heat easily.
04:5105:56Provide new chicks with water containing chick starter this reduces stress levels.
05:5706:21Also ensure to give chicks liquid paraffin to lubricate chick digestive health.
06:2208:03Change water daily, wash the drinker always and provide good quality feeds at each stage.
08:0410:09Ensure farm bio security measures to prevent disease outbreak on the farm.

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