Brooding of chicks - An ait and a science

摘要

This article does not list the conventional do's and don'ts of brooding management. The idea is to reach out to poultry managers who understand the chicken well and are knowledgeable in the subject. However, thoughts are shared that are so often not understood fully or taken for granted - concepts that can make the difference between average and excellent brooding results. Poultry managers, like chicken, should learn to 'scratch beyond the surface' and keep discovering new and better ways, for doingthings right. The concept of brooding, as is traditionally believed, should not be limited merely to the practice of providing heat, feed and water to day old chicks. The science of brooding comprises of a more holistic approach where every need of the day old chick is given its due attention and respect and then, translated into a detailed and practical day to day management.