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: Use Local Herbs for them if You know how to use them.
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 their growth.
