Abstract
Individual chicks may have different environmental temperature demands. The trick is to provide every chick with the right body temperature. By measuring individual chick temperatures, hatchery staff and broiler growers or layer producers are better able to provide the right environmental temperature for every flock at all times. This will reduce first week mortality and improve performance
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 24-26 |
Journal | World Poultry |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- poultry farming
- chicks
- body temperature
- animal behaviour
- heating
- measurement
- stall climate