Raising Chicks for Your Chicken Coop: Produce Healthy Hatchlings
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Caring for Newly Hatched Chicks: Essential Tips for Success
Nurturing Baby Chicks: A Guide to Providing Optimal Care from Day One
Discover the Key Steps to Raising Healthy Chicks, from Maintaining Ideal Temperatures to Proper Nutrition
Raising chicks after hatching requires careful attention to their needs. The chicks should be kept in a warm, dry, and clean environment. A temperature of 95-100°F should be maintained for the first week, and then gradually reduced by 5°F each week. A heat lamp can be used to provide warmth.
Chicks should be fed with a high-quality chick starter feed that contains 18-20% protein. The feed should be available to them at all times. Fresh water should also be provided, and the water container should be cleaned and refilled daily. It is important to ensure that the chicks do not drown in the water container, so it should be shallow and have marbles or rocks in it.
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Chicks should be monitored closely for any signs of illness or injury. Common health issues include pasty butt, which is when feces get stuck to the chick's fluff. Check that vents are sufficient in size to avoid respiratory infections. If any issues are noticed, it is important to seek veterinary care immediately. Separate sick birds so as not to infect others With proper care, chicks can grow into healthy and productive adult birds.
