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Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Brooder Temperature and Floor Space in 1st Week
In Artificial brooder, temperature & floor space requirement per chick during the 1st week of age should be:
- 95°F, 100–120 sq. cm — Correct Answer
- 90°F, 250–300 sq. cm
- 70°F, 150–200 sq. cm
- 80°F, 250–300 sq. cm
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 95°F, 100–120 sq. cm
During the 1st week of brooding, chicks require a brooder temperature of 95°F (35°C) and a floor space of 100–120 sq. cm per chick.
Brooding Temperature and Space Schedule
| Age | Floor Space | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 1st week | 100–120 cm²/chick | 95°F |
| 2nd–4th weeks | 250–300 cm²/chick | 90°F → 85°F → 80°F |
| 5th–8th weeks | 700–800 cm²/chick | 80°F |
Temperature is reduced by 5°F each week. One brooding unit consists of 250 chicks, four 60-watt bulbs at 6-inch height, a brooder guard of 5-foot radius, 3 feeders, and 4 waterers.
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