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The procedure for setting up a brooding circle
Start with a clean, disinfected, biosecure and dry house where the litter has been evenly spread
over the floor area to a minimum depth of 5 cm (2 in).
Equipment
1. Enough plastic, card or wood board fencing, approximately 50 cm (20 in) in height to
surround the brooding area.
2. A brooder or local radiant heat source that can be placed in the center of each brooding
area.
3. Chick paper or an alternative floor covering to cover the litter in the brooding area.
4. Mini drinkers.
5. Bell drinkers.
6. A thermometer to measure temperature.
7. A hygrometer to measure relative humidity (RH).
8. Light intensity meter -
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