25 Broiler Chicken Tips FOR BEGINNERS ONLY

Broiler chicken tips for beginners only

Looking to start a broiler chicken farming business or you simply want to keep some broilers in your backyard for the family? This is a quick list that will guide you through some of the things that you need to consider before you start at all.

Find out the best breed available
Look for hatcheries with your preferred breed of broiler chicken
Use only reliable vendors
Prepare your brooding house; heating devices, medications and vaccination schedule
Get your disinfectant for foot dip and general sanitation
Block all crevices and prevent rodents, reptiles and birds from entering
Heat up the house to about 34.5^oc before chicks’ arrival
Reduce supplementary heat every other day until no supplementary heat is needed
Get a small thermometer to monitor brooding temperature
Use good bedding/litter material
Know your floor space requirement (1.3 to 2.4 Sq. ft. per bird)
Keep daily record of your broiler feeding, growth rate, medications and vaccines used
Monitor weight gain per week (this is your selling point – weight)
Check your feeding – know when your birds are not eating well
Feed your broilers ad-libitum (without restrictions)
Monitor drinking water. Always provide cool water and prevent dehydration
Broiler chickens need more ventilation as they grow. They will die if denied access
Watch out for common broiler diseases like coccidiosis and CRD
Avoid spilling water on the litter. When you do, pack the spot and replace the bedding.
Use broiler starter for the first 3-4 weeks
Switch to broiler finisher at week 4 or 5
Skip grower feed if you are raising your broilers for maximum of 8 weeks
If possible, start marketing before your birds hit 4 weeks
Make sure your broiler chickens are free from coccidiosis before you vaccinate
You can raise your broilers organically too