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feeding chicks
Posted by Muhammad Zeeshan Asghar on October 1, 2025 at 7:39 amWhat are the best practices for feeding chicks in the first week?
Muddasar Iqbal replied 8 months, 1 week ago 7 Members · 6 Replies -
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Provide clean water, high-quality starter feed, maintain proper temperature, and ensure a clean, safe brooding environment.
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Feeding chicks properly in the first week is vital — provide quality starter feed early, ensure clean water, and maintain the right temperature to promote uniform growth and healthy development.
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Therefore it is always advisable to give a crumbled, or very small pelleted, feed during the first phase of the diets, ensuring that there is a minimum of fine particles as these may reduce overall feed consumption, and hence growth.
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For feeding chicks in their first week, always offer a high-protein chick starter feed that contains essential vitamins and minerals. Provide a constant supply of feed in shallow trays for the first few days to help them find and eat it easily. Ensure there’s always fresh, warm water available, as dehydration is a significant risk, and monitor frequently for any signs of weakness or illness.
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First week is much more important because this is the stage from where bird will start developing its frame and accelarating its body weight.
Surplus provision of adequate feed and water.
Multivitamins application through drinking water and weather conditions.
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