Growing period general management
After a good starting, during the growing period, the flock should be managed in order to get a
suitable development to allow the breeders to reach their highest potential to produce eggs and
commercial chicks.
The objectives during growing period are:
- to achieve the recommended weight at 5 % production
- to establish a good feeding behaviour pattern
- to develop the digestive tract (crop and gizzard)
- to obtain a good uniformity of 80 % minimum
These objectives could be achieved thanks to:
- a correct stocking density and housing conditions
- a lighting programme adapted to rearing conditions
- a good standard of beak tipping
- a good management of the feeding programme and feeding techniques