arrival of chicks
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Topic of presentation Practices done before the arrival of
chicks
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Steps that are taken before the arrival of chicks
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1. Clean and disinfect the poultry house and equipment (about two weeks ahead).
2. Cover the dry floor with litter (3-4 inches of shavings, sawdust, rice hulls).
3. Prepare and set up the brooder guard (18 inches high).
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4. Place feeders and waterers in a circle around the brooder.
5. Operate the brooder for at least 24 hours before chick arrival. The temperature should be set at 92-95 F, and the temperature should be reduced 5 degrees each week until the chicks are three to four weeks old,
6. Fill the feeders and waterers a few hours before the chicks arrive.
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Feed Removal Feed that is present in the feed pans or
feeders should be removed out. This feed can also be used to feed quails.
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Removal of litter Alll the litter that was used for previous
flock should be removed.
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Disinfection It consists of to parts
Dry cleaningSimple washing of floorNo water usedDisinfectant spray used
Wet cleaningHigh pressure wash with waterNo disinfectant used1st ceiling, 2nd walls, 3rd floor is washed
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Wet Cleaning
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Cleaning of pads and fans It is also completed in the dry cleaning part
of the disinfection.
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Placement of Litter
Place 3-4 inches of the litter material that may be Shaving Saw dust Rice husk Peanut shells Sugar cane outer covering
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Placement of Litter
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Placement of waterers and feeders Place feeders and waterers in a circle
around the brooder.
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Operating of brooder
Operate the brooder for at least 24 hours before chick arrival.
The temperature should be set at 92-95 F, and the temperature should be reduced 5 degrees each week until the chicks are three to four weeks old,
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Filling of feeders and waterers
Fill the feeders and waterers a few hours before the chicks arrive.
So they can start their feeding rapidly after being unloaded from the hatchery transport.
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Vaccination If chicks are purchased from a commercial
hatchery, request that they be vaccinated against Marek's disease.
Marek’s disease is caused by herpes virus that is no more harmful in turkeys
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Unloading of Chicks
When the chicks arrive, gently lift them from the box and place them under the warm brooder.
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Unloading of Chicks
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Unloading of Chicks
Never drop the chicks or pour them from the box. It may injure some chicks and leave them stunted.
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Unloading of Chicks
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Summary Steps before the arrival of chicks
Feed removal Removal of litter Disinfection
dry cleaningWet cleaning
Placement of litter, feeders and waterers Vaccination of marek’s disease Unloading of chicks
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THANKS A LOT FOR PAYING ATTENTION
The first few days of a chick's life are the most critical, so be careful. Pay additional attention to providing for the basic needs of the chicks and you will be rewarded.