The temperature of newly hatched chicks is 3℃ lower than that of adult chicks, and it takes 10 days to reach the normal temperature. In addition, chicks' villi are short and thin, so they can't keep out the cold, so their adaptability to the environment is not strong, and they must rely on artificial heat preservation to grow and develop normally.
1-30-day-old chickens should be kept warm and placed in a clean and hygienic environment. Chickens over 30 days old are basically full of feathers and can keep warm.
Chickens have short digestive tract, vigorous metabolism and rapid growth and development, so they need to be fed with sufficient nutrition and digestible feed to meet their needs. Weak resistance. Chickens, in particular, are vulnerable to harmful microorganisms. Therefore, in addition to cleaning the environment, we must also take precautions.
Extended data:
Feeding precautions
First, the nutrition is sufficient. According to the age, variety, type, weight and use of chickens, they are fed with complete mixed feed to meet their needs for various nutrients.
Second, feed carefully, don't feed moldy, rancid and rotten materials, don't drink dirty and toxic water, and don't let the disease enter your mouth.
Third, create an environment, strive to maintain a relatively stable living environment for chickens, and require indoor air circulation, reasonable density and appropriate temperature and humidity. Clean frequently, eliminate waste and control pollution. All employees strictly abide by the established feeding management system. Foreigners refuse to visit for fear of bringing bacteria in.
Fourth, determine the transfer time according to the season and climate conditions. Generally, it is warm at noon in winter and cool in the morning or evening in summer.