Newly-hatched Chicks and Early Access to Feed

Functional development of the intestinal tract is essential for a successful poultry production. Functional development of the intestinal tract is essential for a successful poultry production. The small intestine of the newly-hatched chick is immature and undergoes significant morphological, biochemical, and molecular changes during the 2 week post-hatch (Reference 1). The timing and form of nutrients supplied post-hatch is critical for development of intestines. It has been shown that