• Preheat the house and stabilize temperature and humidity at least
24 hours prior to arrival of chicks.
• Spread litter evenly at an appropriate depth (5 to 10 cm/2 to 4 in).
• Make feed and water available to the chicks immediately.
• Provide 23 hours light for the first 7 days to encourage feed and
water intake.
• Position supplementary feeders and drinkers near the main feeding
and drinking systems.