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DonsFarm Tips: How to Successfully Raise Broiler Chickens (Beginner’s Guide)

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  Modern Farm DonsFarm Tips: How to Successfully Raise Broiler Chickens (Beginner’s Guide) Starting out with broiler chickens? Here are essential tips to help you succeed in your poultry farming journey: Good Broiler Chicken Farming Techniques To succeed in raising broilers, follow these golden rules: Maintain Proper Stock Density Never overcrowd your broiler house. Give each bird enough space to grow comfortably. General guideline: 1 square foot per bird . Minimize Stress Keep the environment calm. Avoid loud noises, extreme temperatures, and humidity. Ensure proper ventilation to maintain a balanced temperature. Maintain Cleanliness Regularly clean and disinfect the pen to prevent germs and diseases. Ensure the surroundings are clean to minimize contamination. Limit Access to Strangers and Animals Keep visitors and other domestic animals away from the broiler house to preve...

How to Successfully Incubate Eggs for High Hatch Rates

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Title: How to Successfully Incubate Eggs for High Hatch Rates The chick lifecycle Incubating eggs successfully depends on your purpose and the steps you take before and during the process. Whether you're hatching for commercial poultry farming or small-scale backyard breeding, following best practices will increase your success rate. Here are some essential tips: 1. Source High-Quality Eggs Reputable Breeders: Purchase from trusted breeders who specialize in the species you want to hatch. Freshness: Eggs should be no more than 7-10 days old for optimal hatching rates. Health of Parent Stock: Ensure the parent stock is healthy, well-fed, and disease-free. 2. Transport and Storage Careful Transport: Handle eggs carefully to avoid cracks or damage. Storage Position: Store eggs pointy-end down before incubation. Temperature & Humidity: Keep eggs at 55-65°F (13-18°C) with about 70% humidity if st...