1. Not heating up the brooder in advance:
Chicks need a warm place to live, so make sure to heat up the brooder a few hours before they arrive. This will give the room time to warm up to the right temperature.
2. Feeding the chicks too soon:
Chicks need to drink water before they eat food. This will help their digestive system get started. Give them water with glucose and vitamins for at least 2 hours before giving them food.
3. Using big feeders:
Chicks can’t reach food in big feeders. Use trays for the first week, then switch to baby feeders as they grow.
4. Using tarpaulin instead of brooder paper:
Tarpaulin is a breeding ground for coccidiosis, a deadly disease for chicks. Use brooder paper instead.
5. Using feed with big particles:
Chicks have tiny stomachs. Make sure to use starter feed with tiny particles that are easy for them to digest.
6. Not covering husks with brooder paper:
Chicks can’t tell the difference between food and husks. If the husks aren’t covered, chicks will eat them and get sick.
7. Too much heat in the brooder:
Chicks can get dehydrated and constipated if the brooder is too hot. Make sure the temperature is just right.
8. Not enough space:
Chicks need enough space to move around and grow. Make sure the brooder isn’t too crowded.
Bonus tip: Give your chicks glucose and vitamins to reduce mortality.
This will help them stay healthy and strong during the brooder stage.
By following these tips, you can help your day-old chicks get a good start in life.
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