- A poultry house should be constructed
- The house should be well ventilated and should not allow draught inside
- A brooder should be ready 2-3 days before chicks arrive
- A coccidiostat should be bought ready for use in case acoccidiosis attacks chicks
- Put newspapers on the floor of the brooder to prevent chicks from eating litter e.g saw dust.
- Spread food on the newspapers and some on feeders
- Avail proteins (DCP) and vitamins A and B.
- The protein and vitamin A encourage faster growth rate/ provide chick starter mash
- Provide feeders and waterers
- The farmer should ensure that the poultry house has a door to keep of predators like wild cats, jackals and foxes
- The door also keeps of cold wind entering the house.
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