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Table­11.2­ (Continued)
Housing,­Temperature,­ Feeding­
Age­(days) and­Humidity Frequency Diet Volume Comments
6–7 90 °F (32.2 °C)/50– 4 × day 100% formula same Chick should be standing and walking.
60% RH Feed with 3 cc syringe. Chick should reach hatch weight.
Supplemental water feedings as needed.
8–9 88 °F (31.1 °C)/50– 4 × day 100% formula same Move to outside holding during the day.
60% RH Increase size of feeding syringe as needed.
10–12 ~85 °F (29.4 °C)/ 4 × day same same
ambient humidity
in floor “corral” with
heat lamp
13–14 ~82 °F (27.8 °C)/ 3 × day same same Continue to change food tray out
ambient humidity frequently.
Monitor leg growth. Watch for bowing
or uneven growth.
21 2 × day same same Continue to change food and water in
trays frequently.
Should be able to stay outside in temps
55 °F (12.8 °C) and above.
28 1 × day 100% formula same Continue to monitor leg development.
Feed pellet diet ad lib.
~35 wean Feed pellet diet ad lib.

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