How to identify cause of mortality?

Most losses usually occur in the first 7 days. Carry over effects from the quality of the breeding flock and hatching conditions will flare up sooner rather than later. Good care is all the more important for weak chicks as they will easily keel over. If there is mortality it is essential to remove dead birds on a daily basis and determine what level of losses you have at what time during the cycle. The mortality pattern in the first few weeks gives you a clear signal about your management. Lo