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| CHICKS NEED CAREFUL
: ATTENTION DURING BROODING
Tho brooding of-chicks is not considered
a difficult job, but it doos requiro a
groat deal of careful attention. The caro
that the chiklcs receive during this period
con either bring out the best qualities
uhich these chicks have inherited or can
ruin tho best chicks obtainable.
First of all
The right kind of quatters nust be providod
in tho fom of a broodor house vrhich nay bo
either portablo or pomanent. If tho 5^ock
is snail a portion of tho laying house can
be used. The first prerequisite for good
healthy chicks is to sco that the brooder
house is thoroughly cleaned and disinfoc :edr
Chicks should not be brooded on floors 1'”n
have boon used by laying hens.
, Do not croud
! The crouding of chicks should bo avoided
j for best results. Each chick noods a nin
inun of seven square inches undor tho hover.
Feeding Eruipnont
Baby chicks do not need expensivo or con
plicated feeding ocuipnent. An inverted
can, sot in a pan of slightly larger sizo,
rill sorvo as a iratcrers. This should be
placed on a base covered rith screen so
that chicks can keep their foot dry.
Balanced ration
Tho little chicks need a balanced ration. •
This'neons one•that contains carbohydrates,
fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins.Lack •
of anyono factor rill soon make itself felt,
either by sloring dom the grorth rate or
by causing ono of tho nutritional deficiency
diseases. For the average fair.: flock, pro
bably tho best ray of making sure the chicks
arc receiving all the nutrients needed for
good development is to purchase a good
chick-starting mash from a reliable dealer,
Feodors and ratcrors should alrays be kopt
filled. A fresh green food is a good source
of vitamins and proteins. For the very
young chicks, this should be cut into short
lengths before being fed.
L^ftor
Several materials can be usod as brooding
litter. Peat moss is one of the best. Sar
dust or shavings rill 3crvo the purpose.
Many poultrynen use the cfeop litter hyphen
beginning rith a tro-inch layer and stirring
daily and adding cone fresh material oa;L
rock.
Trial run on brooder
Before the chicks arrive, a trial run should
bo mado’on the brooder equipment. Tho V-ood
ing equipment should be operated for 24
hou^s or noro.to make sure that it rill
operato officicntly, A temperature of ?G
is recommended under the hovor,..but 70’’is
ram enough for the room temperature.