Clean the area<div>Clean and disinfect the brooding area at least one week before the chicks arrive. Remove any old litter and clean all equipment with a disinfectant. </div>
Provide ventilation
Preheat the house 24–48 hours before the chicks arrive to remove excess moisture and waste gases. Ventilation helps distribute heat and maintain air quality
Provide bedding
Use a deep litter system with a good bedding material, like pine shavings, to absorb droppings and keep chicks warm. Avoid using sand as bedding because it’s too cold for chicks.