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INFORMATION SHEET 1 SELECT HEALTHY CHICKS CHICKEN BREED/ STOCK TO RAISE The following can be use as guide in selecting the foundation stock to raise:
Stock should only be purchased from a reliable hatchery or franchised dealer where the parent stocks is well housed and well-managed.
The kind of stock to buy depends upon the purpose for which it is going to be raised.
Chicks should be free from diseases and deformities
Chicks should have uniform size and color and in the case of broiler chicks should not be less than 33 grams at day-old.
For a start, a popular strain raised in the community can be selected as it is in indication of the birds’ good performance under existing farm conditions.
For broilers, choose those that have high livability and are fast grower
For layers, choose those that have good egg size, high egg production and long productive life.
Whether for meat and eggs, choose those that have high feed efficiency.
Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 1 of 6
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1 SET-UP BROODING CAGE Handling of the day-old chick and management of the brooding program has a direct relationship on life-time production of the bird – whether breeders, layers or broilers, as well as flock mortality. The four factors to control are: 1. Feed 2. Water 3. Temperature 4. Air quality
Effective chick management begins before the day-olds arrive, particularly if they are being imported from another country.
Staff must have a good grounding in regulatory issues and documentation procedures to ensure that chicks are customs-cleared as quickly as possible.
Transport from the airport must be in clean, sterilised vehicles, preferably temperature controlled.
Brooding houses should be isolated from other houses containing older birds. The producer should follow an “all-in, all-out” program, never mixing birds of different ages.
All facilities must be clean, sterilised and pathogen-free
Brooders and heaters must be checked to ensure that they are working properly before the arrival of the chicks. This is a routine check to be carried out daily.
Fresh food and water should be available on arrival of the day olds.
Litter is used to conserve heat and must be leveled and compacted to prevent chick crowding.
Ventilation should be adequate to remove undesirable gases such as ammonia and provide clean air but not so much to remove heat or create draughts.
Depending on ambient temperatures, the brooding house should be heated to 29 – 32ºC for 24 hours before the arrival of the chicks. Be careful to always check the temperature at the level of the chicks.
Chick feeders should be provided at a rate of 1 per 75 chicks. Birds must always have fresh food available from the time of arrival. Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 2 of 6
2 supplementary drinkers to be provided per 100 chicks. These must be chick fonts, not open trays and should not be placed directly under the light source.
The diagram below shows how to observe the behavior of the chicks and correct for brooding temperature
Stocking Density
For breeders – Males will reach a heavier weight than females so require extra floor space to ensure they reach their adult weight. Males and females must be grown separately for at least 6 weeks, but preferably to 21 weeks.
Brooding – Males and females – for the first 5 days stock at 30 chicks/square metre.
Rearing – Females - 6 – 7 birds/square metre & Males – 3.5 – 3.9 birds/square metre.
Production Breeder Females - 3.8 – 5 birds/square metre
Broilers 6-8wks – 12 – 14/square metre
Laying pullets – 10/square metre
Laying hens - max 5/box 30cm x 30 cm
Lighting should be continuous for the first 48 hours, at an intensity of 20 – 60 lux. This will ensure that the chicks find food and water. To ensure that chicks are feeding and drinking adequately, a random sampling should be done 6 – 8 hours after arrival. The crop of the chick should be soft and pliable, showing that the chick has taken in adequate food and water. A hard crop shows inadequate water intake and a swollen, distended crop shows inadequate food intake. At 7 days of age a random sample weighing should be undertaken. This is a good indicator of successful brood management. Low weight gains show inadequate Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 3 of 6
protein intake (low feed consumption or imbalanced nutrition) This will have repercussions in lower 4-week weights, less uniform flocks and lower egg production.
Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 4 of 6
DAY LEARNING OUTCOME Select Healthy Chicks
TASK ACTIVITIES
DATE
Selecting Healthy Chicks
TASK/ACTIVITIES:
Select Healthy Chicks Set-up Brooding Cage
_______________________ TRAINER’S SIGNTURE
_______________________ TRAINEE’S SIGNATURE
DATE:__________________
DATE:_________________
Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 5 of 6
INFORMATION SHEET 2 SET-UP CAGE EQUIPMENT
Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 6 of 6
Stock should only be purchased from a reliable hatchery or franchised dealer where the parent stocks is well housed and well-managed.
The kind of stock to buy depends upon the purpose for which it is going to be raised.
Chicks should be free from diseases and deformities
Chicks should have uniform size and color and in the case of broiler chicks should not be less than 33 grams at day-old.
For a start, a popular strain raised in the community can be selected as it is in indication of the birds’ good performance under existing farm conditions.
For broilers, choose those that have high livability and are fast grower
For layers, choose those that have good egg size, high egg production and long productive life.
Whether for meat and eggs, choose those that have high feed efficiency.
Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 1 of 6
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1 SET-UP BROODING CAGE Handling of the day-old chick and management of the brooding program has a direct relationship on life-time production of the bird – whether breeders, layers or broilers, as well as flock mortality. The four factors to control are: 1. Feed 2. Water 3. Temperature 4. Air quality
Effective chick management begins before the day-olds arrive, particularly if they are being imported from another country.
Staff must have a good grounding in regulatory issues and documentation procedures to ensure that chicks are customs-cleared as quickly as possible.
Transport from the airport must be in clean, sterilised vehicles, preferably temperature controlled.
Brooding houses should be isolated from other houses containing older birds. The producer should follow an “all-in, all-out” program, never mixing birds of different ages.
All facilities must be clean, sterilised and pathogen-free
Brooders and heaters must be checked to ensure that they are working properly before the arrival of the chicks. This is a routine check to be carried out daily.
Fresh food and water should be available on arrival of the day olds.
Litter is used to conserve heat and must be leveled and compacted to prevent chick crowding.
Ventilation should be adequate to remove undesirable gases such as ammonia and provide clean air but not so much to remove heat or create draughts.
Depending on ambient temperatures, the brooding house should be heated to 29 – 32ºC for 24 hours before the arrival of the chicks. Be careful to always check the temperature at the level of the chicks.
Chick feeders should be provided at a rate of 1 per 75 chicks. Birds must always have fresh food available from the time of arrival. Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 2 of 6
2 supplementary drinkers to be provided per 100 chicks. These must be chick fonts, not open trays and should not be placed directly under the light source.
The diagram below shows how to observe the behavior of the chicks and correct for brooding temperature
Stocking Density
For breeders – Males will reach a heavier weight than females so require extra floor space to ensure they reach their adult weight. Males and females must be grown separately for at least 6 weeks, but preferably to 21 weeks.
Brooding – Males and females – for the first 5 days stock at 30 chicks/square metre.
Rearing – Females - 6 – 7 birds/square metre & Males – 3.5 – 3.9 birds/square metre.
Production Breeder Females - 3.8 – 5 birds/square metre
Broilers 6-8wks – 12 – 14/square metre
Laying pullets – 10/square metre
Laying hens - max 5/box 30cm x 30 cm
Lighting should be continuous for the first 48 hours, at an intensity of 20 – 60 lux. This will ensure that the chicks find food and water. To ensure that chicks are feeding and drinking adequately, a random sampling should be done 6 – 8 hours after arrival. The crop of the chick should be soft and pliable, showing that the chick has taken in adequate food and water. A hard crop shows inadequate water intake and a swollen, distended crop shows inadequate food intake. At 7 days of age a random sample weighing should be undertaken. This is a good indicator of successful brood management. Low weight gains show inadequate Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 3 of 6
protein intake (low feed consumption or imbalanced nutrition) This will have repercussions in lower 4-week weights, less uniform flocks and lower egg production.
Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 4 of 6
DAY LEARNING OUTCOME Select Healthy Chicks
TASK ACTIVITIES
DATE
Selecting Healthy Chicks
TASK/ACTIVITIES:
Select Healthy Chicks Set-up Brooding Cage
_______________________ TRAINER’S SIGNTURE
_______________________ TRAINEE’S SIGNATURE
DATE:__________________
DATE:_________________
Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 5 of 6
INFORMATION SHEET 2 SET-UP CAGE EQUIPMENT
Date developed: May 2018 TRAINING MODULE FOR RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Developed by: MFFRLCI
Document No. 1 Issued by: MFFRLCI Revision No.
Page 6 of 6
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