Adequate brooding for thriving birds

The first week of a broiler chick’s life forms the basis of its health and productivity for its entire time on the farm. Creating good conditions and taking adequate measures will guarantee the chicks thrive and grow according to expectations. By Richard Jackson, St David’s Poultry Team, Lympstone, Exmouth UK* A broiler’s life is a race from the moment the chicks are tipped until slaughter. But while all producers want their chicks to grow as fast as possible, it is