Epol offers a wide selection of broiler feeds to suit the specific needs of different broiler farmers.

It is important that you prepare your broiler house in advance before the day-old chicks arrive, and that you have a vaccination programme planned.

Put feed and water out a day before the chicks are placed so that these are at room temperature when the chicks arrive. Your starter feed should be in a crumble form, while feed for the subsequent phases should be in a pellet form.

Make sure that heaters or brooders are in good working condition and at the correct height. Do not place feed or water directly under the heat source as this may cause the chicks to eat or drink less than they should.

The first chick check should be done 4 to 6 hours after placement. Young chicks should be eating, drinking and running around. If they are not, investigate the conditions that might result in a decline of these activities, such as floor temperature etc.

Make sure there are enough drinkers & feeders for the number of chicks. You can use one bell drinker per 100 birds, or one nipple drinker for every 12 birds. One pan feeder can accommodate 45 birds, while 70 birds can feed from a 40cm tube feeder.

Temperature management is essential for the successful rearing of chickens. Measure and record minimum and maximum temperatures in the chicken house. The floor temperature must be 32 ºC at placement. Carefully regulate the temperature of the rearing house especially for the first 14 days.

Birds should never be without feed. Download our brochure for guidelines on the recommended feed intake. Make sure you select the appropriate Epol broiler feed to suit your requirements. Our Epol Technical Advisors are at hand to support you.