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.