DonsFarm Tips: How to Successfully Raise Broiler Chickens (Beginner’s Guide)
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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 prevent disease
transmission.
- Strict Cleaning
and Disinfection
- Clean feeding
and drinking equipment daily.
- Disinfect the
pen before and after every batch.
- Observe Rest
Periods
- Allow at least 15
days of rest between two successive batches. This helps break disease
cycles.
- Consistent
Feeding and Watering Schedule
- Distribute feed
and water at the same times daily to maintain consistency.
- No Interruptions
in Feed or Water
- Ensure constant
access to clean feed and water. Interruptions can cause stress and affect
growth.
- Raise Birds of
the Same Age Together
- Avoid mixing
broilers with other poultry types like ducks or geese to reduce disease
risks.
- Prevent Feed and
Water Wastage
o
Use
suitable feeders and drinkers to minimize spillage and waste.
- Observe Chicken
Behavior
o Regularly monitor their behavior. Any unusual activity could indicate illness or environmental discomfort.
Health and
Vaccination Program
- Follow a Strict
Vaccination and Medication Schedule
- Administer the
following:
- Day 1: Newcastle
(Lasota) + Infectious Bronchitis Vaccine
- Day 7: Gumboro
Vaccine (IBD)
- Day 14: Gumboro
(second dose)
- Day 21: Newcastle
(Lasota) – Booster
- Day 28: Fowl Pox
Vaccine (if common in your area)
- Medication and
Support
- Day 1-3: Multivitamins
to boost immunity.
- Day 4-6: Antibiotics
(e.g., Amoxyl or Neofloxin) to prevent bacterial infections.
- Day 16-18: Anticoccidial
(e.g., Amprolium) to prevent coccidiosis.
- Regularly: Add
probiotics to maintain gut health.
- Early Disease
Detection and Response
- Watch for
symptoms like coughing, diarrhea, or reduced activity.
- Contact a vet
if more than 0.5% mortality occurs within the first 10-15 days.
Growth Monitoring and
Sorting
- Track Growth
Regularly
- Weigh chicks on
arrival, then at 10 days, 15 days, and every 5-7 days
afterward.
- Compare weights
with standard growth charts to detect abnormalities early.
- Sorting and
Culling
- Start sorting
from Day 1 to separate weak or deformed chicks.
- Perform a
thorough check on Day 10 and remove any sick or stunted birds to
prevent disease spread.
Handling and Removal
of Broilers
- Gentle Handling: When
collecting chickens for sale or slaughter, handle them carefully to avoid
injuries like bruises or fractures.
- Timing: Harvest in the
early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler to reduce
stress.
Summary
Raising broilers
successfully as a beginner involves maintaining a clean environment, minimizing
stress, ensuring consistent feeding, and following a strict vaccination and
medication schedule. Proper monitoring, sorting, and careful handling during
harvest are also crucial for maximizing profits.
Follow these DonsFarm tips, and you’ll
be on your way to a successful broiler farming journey!
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