How to raise chickens: features, prevention and treatment of diseases

Poultry farming is a lucrative agricultural sector as the demand for products is always high. However, to obtain the desired result, it is important to know how to raise chickens correctly, while observing the appropriate technology. Phileo by Lesaffre is committed to the environment and uses beneficial micro-organisms to improve chick care, greatly reducing the use of antibiotics and keeping birds healthy.

Peculiarities of growing

At first, chickens are vulnerable to diseases that can occur due to improper maintenance and improperly selected feed. When raising chickens, the following nuances must be considered:

1. Place. The area in which the chicks are kept must be clean, well ventilated and equipped with the necessary equipment. The microclimate in the cage or box should be close to the microclimate of the incubator.
2. temperature and humidity. Growing chickens requires a certain temperature regime. At first, the air should be warmed up to about 30 degrees, then the temperature should be gradually lowered. The humidity level should not exceed 70%.
3. Light mode. Lighting for chicks should be carried out using infrared lamps. At first, lighting should be maintained during the day, and then gradually reduced to 14 hours a day.
4. Walking. Chicks need fresh air, so when they reach two weeks of age, they can be taken outside. The corral intended for walking needs to be covered with a canopy.

Prevention and treatment of diseases

In the past, antibiotics were traditionally used to prevent and treat diseases in birds. However, now an effective measure that increases resistance to various kinds of diseases is the use of a yeast fraction. Safmannan products from Phileo by Lesaffre, used in feed formulation, have a beneficial effect on the health of the intestines of birds and their immune system.

Salmonellosis is one of the most dangerous diseases of birds. Postbiotic Safmannan allows to form the resistance of chickens to salmonella. It creates an unfavorable environment for the development of pathogens and helps to increase the number of beneficial bacteria. Phileo by Lesaffre’s effective programs and natural products in chick rearing help to safely replace antibiotics and keep birds healthy.