Expert Advisory Details

Winter care tips for chicks

Poultry Farming: Provide the curtain at the windows in poultry sheds and keep sun side open to avoid ammonia accumulation. The temperature inside the shed should not be below 75°F (24°C) for laying hens. If the temperature falls, there is need for doubling the curtains and to provide artificial heating systems like infrared bulbs, and electric furnaces/LPG furnace so that production did not drop. To maintain humidity level at 65% in the shed, keep a water utensil near heat source for evaporation.

• Keep the chicks warm by giving them artificial heat according to age for brooding. For the first week keep 90-95° F and go on decreasing 5° F per week according to the season.
• Poultry ration should have more protein. Therefore, increase soybean, etc in the ration. It helps keep birds warm.
• Add Coccidiostat in the ration to prevent occurrence of coccidiosis.
• If the birds are kept on deep litter, then stir the litter 2-3 times in a week to keep it dry. Laying hens should be given 16 hours of light daily and 20-24 hours for chicks.