In the poultry business, chick health is one of the most critical factors determining flock performance, production efficiency, and overall profitability. Healthy chicks grow faster, convert feed more efficiently, resist disease better, and have lower mortality. Caring for new chicks in poultry farming is a challenging task. Since these chicks will be the source of profit tomorrow, they must be raised optimally from every aspect. This requires careful attention to everything from cleanliness, temperature, weather, safety, feed and clean water, to medication. Since flocks are raised in enclosed pens, maintaining the chickens’ proper health is crucial. The birds live in close proximity to each other, increasing the risk of infection and disease. Ideally, chicks should grow into healthy hens and lay eggs without any problems.
Early Action Saves Chicks: Watch for Warning Signs
If you’d like, I can tailor the heading based on tone—more scientific, more casual, or more educational for farmers. Diseases and their prevention require early detection. Watch for symptoms such as reduced feed intake, lethargy, closed eyes, or diarrhoea, and take immediate action. If a chick appears sick, immediately isolate it from the rest of the flock to prevent the spread of disease. Keep new birds isolated for at least 30 days and ensure they do not come into contact with your existing flock. Also, disinfect equipment before use.
Healthy Chicks Today, Better Eggs Tomorrow!
Want more options tailored to a specific tone (scientific, promotional, friendly)? Many farmers are often confused about the right type of starter diet for their chicks. Keep in mind that chicks’ physical development is rapid during the early stages and they remain healthy in the future. Within the first month, their weight increases significantly. You’ll need to keep them warm, dry, and safe until they grow their full feathers. When healthy chickens reach 18 weeks of age, they will start laying eggs. The chicken starter feed supplement must be continued through the egg-laying stage. The layers will start laying eggs with better hatchability when the supplement is provided daily. The supplement influences the health of chickens right from the embryo stage.
Give Chicks the Best Start — Naturally with Chick-Up!
Chick-Up is an excellent growth promoter supplement for chicks as a starter diet containing various vitamins, proteins, minerals and other growth supplements. It improves immunity, increases egg production in layers and improves hatchability. It also relieves stress in chicks due to various reasons like transportation, vaccination, beaking and deworming. It keeps chicks safe from weather changes.
FEEDING SCHEDULE: Poultry (Per 100 Birds):
Chicks: 2-3 ml daily
Broiles: 3-5 ml daily
Growers: 5 ml daily
Layers: 5-7 ml daily
The liquid supplement Chick-Up can be easily added to the starter feed, and it gets absorbed by the chickens easily. The vitamins and minerals in the supplement are easily digestible and the chickens absorb the nutrients much better. Farmers can rest assured knowing that they provide their baby chickens with everything they need for a healthy start to new life.
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