Topic of presentation Practices done before the arrival of
chicks
Steps that are taken before the arrival of chicks
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).
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.
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.
Removal of litter Alll the litter that was used for previous
flock should be removed.
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
Wet Cleaning
Cleaning of pads and fans It is also completed in the dry cleaning part
of the disinfection.
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
Placement of Litter
Placement of waterers and feeders Place feeders and waterers in a circle
around the brooder.
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,
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.
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
Unloading of Chicks
When the chicks arrive, gently lift them from the box and place them under the warm brooder.
Unloading of Chicks
Unloading of Chicks
Never drop the chicks or pour them from the box. It may injure some chicks and leave them stunted.
Unloading of Chicks
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
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.