Hello Hives,
Today marks the 6th day since I brought home my 18 chicks—10 broilers and 8 noilers. I'm grateful to say they are all doing well. There has been no mortality, and every chick is active, healthy, and adapting nicely to their new environment. Watching them grow a little bigger each day gives me confidence that the effort I'm putting into their care is paying off.
And one thing I have learned from raising poultry is that cleanliness should never be taken for granted. As the chicks grow, they naturally eat more feed and drink more water. That also means they produce more droppings, making the cage get dirty much faster than it did during the first few days.
Just two days ago, I changed the sack I use as the floor covering in their cage because it had become soiled. I thought it would last a little longer, but during my routine night inspection, I noticed it was already covered with droppings again. At that moment, I knew I could not wait until morning. What started as a simple inspection quickly turned into a late-night cleaning session for me.
I carefully gathered all the chicks and placed them inside the large bowl I had used previously whenever I needed to clean their cage. After that, I removed the feeders and drinkers, took out the dirty sack, and cleaned the cage before spreading a fresh, clean sack on the floor.
Once everything was ready, I gently returned the chicks to their clean home and replaced their feeders and drinkers. They settled down almost immediately, and I felt satisfied knowing they would spend the night in a healthier environment.
Small routines like this may not seem exciting, but they play a big role in successful poultry farming. A clean cage helps reduce the risk of diseases, keeps the birds comfortable, and supports healthy growth. And it's much easier to prevent problems than to treat sick birds later.
As I end Day 6, I'm thankful that all 18 chicks remain strong and lively. My goal is to keep giving them the best care possible, one day at a time. I look forward to seeing how much they grow in the coming days, and I'll continue sharing this journey as it unfolds.
You can check here to see their progress
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