23 TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF DAY-OLD CHICKS EASILY 1. Set Up a Brooder: Prepare a clean, safe brooder with high sides to keep chicks from escaping. 2. Provide Warmth: Use a heat lamp to maintain a temperature of 95°F in the brooder for the first week. 3. Use a Thermometer: Place a thermometer at chick level to monitor the temperature accurately. 4. Adjust Heat: Lower the brooder temperature by 5°F each week until the chicks are fully feathered. 5. Use Paper Towels: Line the brooder floor with paper towels for the first few days to help chicks find their food. 6. Offer Chick Starter Feed: Provide high-quality chick starter feed, specially formulated for young chicks. 7. Supply Fresh Water: Ensure chicks have access to clean, fresh water at all times. 8. Use a Shallow Waterer: Use a shallow waterer to prevent chicks from drowning. 9. Add Electrolytes: Consider adding electrolytes to the water to help with hydration and stress. 10. Keep the Brooder Clean: Clean the brooder regularly to prevent diseases and infections. 11. Check for Pasty Butt: Check chicks daily for pasty butt (dried poop on the vent) and clean gently if necessary. 12. Provide Grit: Offer chick grit to aid in digestion, especially if feeding treats. 13. Avoid Overcrowding: Ensure the brooder is spacious enough to prevent overcrowding and stress. 14. Introduce Perches: Add small perches to the brooder to help chicks develop balance and strength. 15. Gradually Introduce Treats: Offer treats like finely chopped greens or scrambled eggs in moderation. 16. Monitor Health: Observe chicks for signs of illness or distress, such as lethargy or difficulty breathing. 17. Handle Gently: Handle chicks gently to minimize stress and build trust. 18. Ensure Proper Ventilation: Ensure the brooder is well-ventilated but free from drafts. 19. Reduce Noise: Keep the brooder in a quiet area to reduce stress from loud noises. 20. Watch for Bullying: Monitor chicks for signs of bullying and separate aggressive individuals if necessary. 21. Gradual Transition: Gradually transition chicks to a larger space as they grow. 22. Protect from Predators: Secure the brooder to protect chicks from predators. 23. Plan for Integration: Plan for integrating chicks into the main flock when they are old enough. #DayOldChicks #ChickCare #PoultryFarming #BackyardChickens #HealthyChicks #FarmLife #AnimalCare #SustainableFarming #ChickenKeeping #PoultryCare

Fungal Diseases in Poultry 1. Aspergillosis Also known as brooder pneumonia, aspergillosis affects young birds (3 weeks old) exposed to fungal spores from contaminated hatchers or brooders. Prevention: Thoroughly clean equipment and maintain dry, clean litter. Treatment: Expensive and often ineffective, though antifungal agents like itraconazole and terbinafine may provide limited relief. 2. Favus (Avian Ringworm) Favus, or white comb, is caused by Microsporum gallinae and affects chickens and turkeys. It appears as white, chalky deposits on the comb, which can expand to form mold-like layers. Symptoms: Limited to the comb: Health is unaffected, and healing occurs in months. Spread to feathered skin: Can lead to emaciation and death. Treatment: Favus is self-limiting and rarely requires intervention. #PoultryHealth #biosecurity #diseaseprevention #poultryfarming #healthychicken #sustainablefarming #PoultryCare