Flock management tip for broilers: What are my chicks telling me?

This is the second in a new series called "Flock Management Tips" presented by Aviagen.
calendar icon 11 April 2019
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Environment too cold: Chicks huddle together or under heat source, and may be noisy and distress-calling.
Environment too cold: Chicks huddle together or under heat source, and may be noisy and distress-calling.
Environment correct: Chicks are spread evenly and noise signifies contentment.
Environment correct: Chicks are spread evenly and noise signifies contentment.
Environment too hot: Chicks move away from heat source, are quiet and pant, and head and wings droop.
Environment too hot: Chicks move away from heat source, are quiet and pant, and head and wings droop.
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