RAISING IN THE FIRST DAYS The key to promoting and developing a good strong skeletal frame size for males is to provide the correct environmental conditions and encourage good feeding and drinking
management
behavior during the brooding period.
RECOMMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF PLACING DAY-OLD CHICKS Air temperature 30째C (86째F), measured
Feed on paper covering 100%
at chick height in the area where
of the rearing space
feed and water are positioned
Twelve feed trays per 1000 chicks
Litter temperature 28-30째C (82.4-86.0째F)
Eight bell drinkers and 12 mini
Relative humidity 60-70%
drinkers per 1000 chicks
Light intensity 30-40 lux 3-4 FC
Eight to 12 birds per nipple drinker
If possible, an initial visual grading of the males should be done around 7-10 days of age
with chicks graded into three or four subgroups according to body size and weight. This will help promote a good start and provide chicks with an equal access to feed and water.
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