A – Chicks are crowding around the heat source because the temperatures are low.
B – Chicks move further away from the heat source because the temperatures are high.
C – Chicks are evenly distributed within the brooder because the temperatures are favorable.
D – Chicks move towards one side because the temperatures on one side of the brooder are
(b) Requirements of a brooder
- Should be well aerated and warm
- Should have enough feeders and waterers
- Should be spacious enough
- Should be clean
- Should be properly drained
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