How To Take Care Of Newborn Chicks?

Are you raising pet chickens like me? This is a tutorial for newbie masters, remember to pay attention! Newly born chicks are particularly afraid of the cold, so be sure to keep them warm, otherwise the chicks will get sick and have diarrhea if they catch the cold. You can put dry sawdust, cotton wool, etc. in the breeding box, put a baby warmer or a thermos bottle, etc., or you can use a 15/20w incandescent lamp to illuminate it. Because chickens defecate uncontrollably, be sure to put cardboard or pee pads on the bottom and change them two or three times a day to maintain a clean environment and water source, which will help the growth of the chicks.

When feeding chicks, you can soak the grains in hot water for half an hour, drain the water, and let them cool before feeding them to facilitate their digestion. We can judge the status of the chick by its chirping. If the chick chirps very intensely, it means it is hungry, cold, or sick. Under normal circumstances, the chicken's cries are very pleasant. The sleeping chick is very relaxed and quiet.

After the chick grows up, you can feed it purchased chicken feed. At this time, the chick begins to grow and has higher nutritional needs. You can add dried black soldier fly worms to the feed. Some chicks will have weak legs and cannot stand up, a phenomenon of calcium deficiency. Black soldier fly is rich in protein and nutrients such as calcium, iron, and zinc. It is a natural protein supplement and is also an easy-to-digest feed for chicks. Feeding with dried black soldier flies can enhance physical fitness, improve immunity, and reduce diseases.