Expert Advisory Details

This month is suitable for raising meat chicks

Poultry Farming: February month is the best time for starting broiler rearing as the day temperature starts rising. Get egg-type chicks booked well in advance with a hatchery of repute in the adjoining area.

• Purchase the day-old chicks duly vaccinated against Marek’s disease from reputed hatchery. It is essential to clean and disinfect the poultry sheds before putting the chicks. Luke warm 5% solution of jaggery (Gur) or sugar for 3 days of arrival before starter feed.
• Provide proper temperature under the brooder i.e. 95º F and decrease it by 5º F every week until it reaches to 70º F. Switch on the brooder 24 hours before the arrival of chicks.
• Spread old newspapers on bedding and put maize dalia on them as day-old chicks cannot locate feeders.
• Provide balanced ration to birds according to their requirements.
• De-worm the chicks regularly.
• Cull all the uneconomical layers regularly because they are increasing your feed costs.
• Do not allow visitors to enter the poultry house. Put shoe covers before entering poultry farms.
• Do not disturb poultry birds frequently as it will result in reduced growth as well as production.