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Good brooding conditions for the best starting of the chicks

Published: August 29, 2006

Summary

The period from one day old to the point of first egg production is a critical time in the life of the laying hen. It is during this time that the physiological capability of the hen is developed. Success in the rearing period leads to the success in the laying house and start from chick arrival. All the standards and programs set forth in this section have been proven to give excellent perf...

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Hendrix Genetics

Hendrix Genetics

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Uday Patil

29 de octubre de 2006

Dear Sirs, Did not gt th real temperature as in the table there are three temperature range. One at the brooder two at 2-3 m away from the brooder and three the room temprature. How can I manage room temperature greater than the temperature at the edge of brooder? Somewhat confusing? Please explain me in detail. With Regards, Uday

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Robert Huggins

3 de noviembre de 2006

Hi Uday, Are you using floor brooding or cage brooding? This can determine the temperatures that you use. Robert

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Uday Patil

11 de noviembre de 2006

Dear Robert Huggins Consultant/Agenviro Services, Ltd. Alberta - Canada Thanks for the reply. I am using floor brooding. The temp. in the table particularly column 2 and 3 are confusing. Please guide me. Uday

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