Describe the preparations one would make before the arrival of day old chicks on the farm.

      

Describe the preparations one would make before the arrival of day old chicks on the farm.

  

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Kavungya
- A poultry house should be constructed
- The house should be well ventilated and should not allow draught inside
- A brooder should be ready 2-3 days before chicks arrive
- A coccidiostat should be bought ready for use in case acoccidiosis attacks chicks
- Put newspapers on the floor of the brooder to prevent chicks from eating litter e.g saw dust.
- Spread food on the newspapers and some on feeders
- Avail proteins (DCP) and vitamins A and B.
- The protein and vitamin A encourage faster growth rate/ provide chick starter mash
- Provide feeders and waterers
- The farmer should ensure that the poultry house has a door to keep of predators like wild cats, jackals and foxes
- The door also keeps of cold wind entering the house.
Kavungya answered the question on March 28, 2019 at 06:26


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