Achieving Optimal Body Weight and Health in Poultry Farming

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What is the minimum weight in pounds that a broiler must achieve by 21 days of age?

1 pound

How many grams of feed should a chick eat per day in the first week of life?

150 grams

At what age should the body weight of a broiler be at least 4 times its weight at 1 day old?

14 days

What is the average daily weight gain required for broilers from day 22 to day 28?

57 grams Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected total mortality rate for broilers at 40 days of age?

Less than 4.0% Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical action recommended before chick arrival in the first week?

Clean and disinfect Signup and view all the answers

Why do chicks crowd around the heat source when the temperature is too low?

To ruffle their feathers and huddle together Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of a poor start in broilers?

Lower body weight at the beginning of the fattening period Signup and view all the answers

Why is the early development phase considered the most important for chicks?

To determine the size of their heart and liver Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about broilers with body weights around 90g and 220g after 7 days?

They are likely to have better and bigger organs Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of chicks being unable to grow rapidly during their first week of life?

Lower body weight at the end of the fattening period Signup and view all the answers

How can early growth influence broilers according to the text?

It can improve chick quality significantly Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended brooder temperature for day-old chicks?

32-35°C Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the brooder temperature is too high for chicks?

Chicks get dehydrated Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for newly hatched chicks to have access to fresh water?

To prevent dehydration and weakness Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for the 7-day chick weight compared to the day 1 chick weight for optimal performance?

At least 4 times the day 1 weight Signup and view all the answers

If a chick loses 20% of its water content, what is the likely outcome?

Chick dies Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended house temperature for day-old chicks?

26-27°C Signup and view all the answers

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