If you are raising replacement chicks, it is advisable to use roosts, when chicks are 4 to 6 weeks of age, to provide each chick with 4 inches of roost space. Feed Keep feed and water before the chicks at all times. Clean waterers frequently and place them on slated or wire platforms, so birds will be kept away from the wet floor. This can be mash or crumbles. During the growing period, you should have a coccidiostat in the feed.
Anytime birds are confined, they are subject to cannibalism.
When picking breaks out, you should trim the beak of the birds immediately. You can rent a beak trimmer at the hatchery. See Beak Trimming baby chicks Brooder setup Arrange your brooders, feeders, waterers, chick guard in accordance with the drawing below. Copyright 2000 Miller Hatcheries.