1. First Week (0-7 days):
Provide 23-24 hours of light with 1 hour of darkness to help chicks locate food and water while developing a natural sleep pattern.
2. Grow-Out Period (7 days to market age):
Gradually reduce light to 16-18 hours per day with 6-8 hours of darkness. This helps reduce stress, improves feed conversion efficiency, and supports overall growth and health.
3. Final Week (if necessary):
Light can be increased slightly (e.g., 18-20 hours) to stimulate feed intake and maximize weight gain before processing.