The importance of a good start in life

摘要

As potential broiler performance improves, the achievement of target seven day bodyweight becomes increasingly important. The major objective in the first few days of life is to get the broiler chick eating and drinking. When this is achieved performance will be good. If broiler chicks are prevented from feeding and drinking by factors in the environment, performance will be depressed. The management procedures described here will encourage the broiler chick to find and consume high quality feed andgive it the best possible chance to achieve its potential performance.