05/07/2026
🐥 The First 24 Hours Can Make or Break Your Chicks!
The first day after arrival is the most critical period in a chick's life. Proper brooding during these first 24 hours lays the foundation for healthy growth, better feed conversion, and lower mortality over the next 5 weeks.
✅ 1. Water Comes First
As soon as the chicks arrive, provide clean, fresh water. Adding 5–10 g of glucose per litre helps restore energy lost during transport.
✅ 2. Feed After Hydration
Allow chicks to drink first, then introduce feed about 2 hours later. Well-hydrated chicks eat more readily and start growing faster.
✅ 3. Get the Temperature Right
Maintain the brooder at 32–35°C.
• Too cold? Chicks huddle and refuse feed.
• Too hot? They pant, spread out, and become weak.
✅ 4. Help Them Settle
Guide chicks to both water and feed. Gently dipping a few beaks into the water helps the rest learn quickly.
✅ 5. Observe Their Behaviour
Healthy chicks are active, walking, pecking, and exploring. Weak or inactive chicks need immediate attention.
✅ 6. Keep It Clean & Avoid Overcrowding
Remove wet litter promptly, provide enough space, and ensure good ventilation to reduce stress and disease.
💡 Remember: A strong first day means healthier birds, faster growth, better weights, and fewer losses. Invest extra care in those first 24 hours—it pays off throughout the entire production cycle.
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