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Housing Management
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Night shelter Construction
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- Use low cost and locally available materials like bamboo, wooden planks, polythene sheets, etc.
- Build the shelter in a well-drained area a few inches above the ground to avoid dampness. Provide adequate space per bird and avoid overcrowding.
- For laying hens, dark, raised secure nests with clean nesting material should be available. Nests can be in the fenced area or in the shelter itself.
- Hens lay more eggs if adequate artificial light is available Check for loose or projecting wires, nails, or sharp objects to avoid injuries.
- Should be comfortable, stress free with optimum temperature, fresh air and sufficient light
- Dimensions for a 10-bird night shelter: 4 ft long x 3 ft wide x 3.5 ft high and 1.5-2 ft above the ground, with a slope 3.5 ft to 2.5 ft.
- Drinker (waterer) and feeder must be in the front with nests or baskets at a back corner of the shelter.
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Space Requirement
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Age(weeks)
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Floor space(sq. ft)
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Feeding space(cm)
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Watering space(cm)
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0-4
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0.5
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2.5
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1.5
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4-8
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1.0
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5.0
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2.0
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8-12
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2.0
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6.5
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2.5
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Health care Management
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- Vaccinate birds against Marek’s disease, Newcastle disease (Ranikhet disease), fowl pox, etc. for greater immunity.
- Deworm birds regularly to protect from internal parasites due to their scavenging nature
- Avoid rearing different species of poultry together (chicken with ducks, turkeys etc.). Separate young and adult stock.
- Maintain hygiene in poultry houses and keep equipment clean. Ensure proper disposal of dead birds. Prevent entry of rodents. Though biosecurity is cost intensive, it pays in the long run in terms of fewer losses from infection and good quality production. Periodical culling is advised to control the spread of diseases.
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Vaccination Schedule
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S.No
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Type of vaccine
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Age of vaccination
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Dose & Site of vaccination
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1
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Marek’s
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First day
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0.20 ml Sub cutaneous injection at neck region
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2
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Newcastle Disease
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5-7th day
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One drop in eyes
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3
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Infectious Bursal Disease
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14th day
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One drop orally
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4
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Fowl Pox Disease
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21 day
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0.25 ml Sub cutaneous or Intra muscular injection
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5
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Newcastle Disease
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28th day
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One drop in eyes
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6
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Newcastle Disease (R2B)
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9th Week
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0.5 ml Sub cutaneous injection
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7
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Fowl Pox Disease
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0.20 ml Sub cutaneous injection
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