Precautions for raising chicks
1. Temperature
The chicks are weak in size and have low thermal insulation capacity. During the breeding period, it is necessary to do a good job of keeping warm, adjust the temperature and humidity reasonably, and improve the survival rate of the chicks.
The most suitable temperature environment for chicks is between 30-32 degrees. It can be cooled by 1-2 degrees every 5 days. After one month, the outside temperature can reach 20 degrees or more.
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2. Feeding
The feeding of chicks is not limited by the number of meals during the young chick period. They should be allowed to eat freely, and the number of feedings should be gradually reduced during the growth of the chicks.
After 4 days, it can be fed 4 times a day, and the feed should not be too wet, and it should be loose.
3. Lighting
During the feeding period of chicks, suitable light conditions should be adjusted to achieve the purpose of warming, increasing appetite and facilitating digestion, and maintaining normal growth of chicks
However, the light time should not be too long, otherwise it will cause the chickens to exercise excessively and affect the rest.
4. Place
The place for raising chicks should be in a place sheltered from the wind and the sun, dry in ten places, quiet and convenient for transportation, and the height of the cage should be about 1.2 meters.
Right, and the cage should have spawning rate, activity rate and feeding rate, and be equipped with water tank and feeding trough.
