It is advisable that a replacement fan motor always be available. Closely follow your company's recommended partial-house brooding program, especially during the first three weeks. Always brood the maximum number of chicks for the equipment being used. More Frequent Temperature Reductions. After establishing the appropriate starting temperature, reduce the temperature in 2 to 3 degree F. steps at three to four days intervals rather than weekly 5 degree F. reductions.
More frequent reductions provides comfortable conditions without over-brooding and wasting energy.
Adopt a good brooder maintenance program. A sooty brooder indicates improperly burning of fuel that wastes gas and gives off excess carbon monoxide. Keep the burner orifices clean. Use the proper size reaming needle to avoid altering the orifice size and wasting fuel. It is wise to have spare thermocouples, valves, and other parts in case of emergency repair jobs.