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- Brooding is the management of chicks from one day old to about 8 weeks of age, and it involves the provision of heat and other necessary care during chicks’ early growing period.
- Brooding units are designed to house chicks from one day old until they no longer need supplementary heat (0-8 weeks).
- Growing pens are used from the end of the brooding period until the broilers are sold.
General systems of brooding:
- Natural brooding.
- Artificial brooding
Types of Brooders:
1. Basket brooder
2. Oil barrel - charcoal.
3. Gas Brooder .
4. Kerosene brooder.
5. Storm lantern brooder .
6. Electrical Brooder .
7. Infra-red Brooder.
8. Reflectors/Hover type brooders.
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Dr.Rahulpreet Singh
( M.V.Sc Scholar ) |
Dr. Pranav Kumar
(Assistant Professor)
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Dr. Amandeep Singh
(M.V.Sc Scholar, IVRI ) |
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| Division of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, R.S. Pura, SKUAST Jammu |
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