
Types of feed and water additives
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While these seem like the basics of good chicken farming, attention to detail on these key aspects can go a long way towards ensuring optimal flock health and welfare. This is especially true in the case of stress on the birds, a disease challenge, dealing with pathogens like Salmonella, or raising birds with reduced antibiotics.
A good technique is to activate the water nipples with a clean broom to make sure they are working, and that the water droplets will be attracting the chicks’ attention. A recommendation on water consumption for chicks is 1 mL per bird per hour for the first 24 hours.
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