Why is Day 1 Critical?
With a naive, immature immune system, a long delay in exposure to first water and food after hatch, along with many other stressors, can cause significant problems. This first week in a commercial broiler’s life is approximately 16% of their productive life, so it’s important they get off to a HeadStart. A strong correlation exists between day 7 health & weight of a chick compared to the ending health and body weight. You cannot get back these first critical days, so ensure they get off to a HeadStart.