The physiological characteristics of 0-6 week old chicks

1, Development of the digestive system is not perfect. Newly hatched chicks crop, and gizzard volume small, limited intake, and poor digestion, require feeding high protein, low in fiber and easy to digest feed, meet their rapid growth and development.

2, Thermoregulation is not perfect. Chick just got the fuzz, no feathers, lack of thermoregulation, difficult to adapt to large variations in temperature, has high brooding temperatures.

3, The disease resistance is weak. Imperfect immune system in chicken, less resistant to pathogens, the adaptability to the environment is poor, vulnerable to disease.

4, High sensitivity. Chicks of feed nutrients lack of toxic drugs or excessive environmental stress, sudden, exhibit intense stress reactions.