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Broiler Guide
A practical reference for housing, brooding, feeding, water and flock management.
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Practical reading for every stage of your flock.
Explore the practical material from the existing DOC farming library: from planning a first flock to housing, brooding, feeding and keeping records. Explore the DOC farming library for guidance on preparing and caring for your flock.
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Getting Started as a Broiler Farmer
Plan your space, equipment and market before your first flock arrives.
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Broiler Housing
Explore low-cost housing guidance, plans and construction details.
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Temperature & Lighting
Understand the chick environment: temperature, ventilation, humidity and light.
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Keeping Records
Keep track of weights, feed, mortality and medication throughout each flock.
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Chick Paper
Read about chick paper and its use during the first days of brooding.
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Farming Videos
Video references from the existing DOC farming resource library.
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Broiler Feed Programme
The original DOC feeding-programme introduction and reference chart.
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