1. Source for your Day old chicks from a reliable hatchery.
2. Have a separate man power for the brooder unit when the birds arrive.Ensure old birds attendants don't go near the unit
3. Maintain a brooder temperature of 34°C for 1st-3rd day
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4. Make feed nd water available before chicks arrive.Don't try a fire fire approach like me. It can be costly. You can spread the feeds on newspaper on day 1
6. Place thermometer at chicks level to measure the brooder temp.
7. Use feed formula that contains atleast 2980ME and 20%crude protein upto 8 weeks
8.Avoid overcrowding. I use 1.3sq.ft/bird
10. Avoid unnecessary use of drugs, birds too have liver. Avoid over vaccination. Ensure adequate biosecurity and change your litter timely.