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poultrySetting up Your Birds for Success Healthy birds are profitable birds. Crystal Creek%u00ae is here to support your birds%u2019 well being. Whether it is incoming chicks, environmental stress or a sudden outbreak of disease; Crystal Creek%u00ae has the tools and knowledge to keep your birds healthy during times of challenge.CLEANLINESS A disease outbreak can be devastating to a flock. Crystal Creek%u00ae has multiple options to address your cleaning and hygiene needs. Contact us today to learn more about HabiStat%u2122and how you can implement a cleaning protocol using safe, effective hygiene agents to keep your flock and family healthy. INCOMING CHICKS Concentrate on four key management areas:%u2022 Temperature: Keep warm, dry and draft free.%u2022 Water: Introduce chicks to water (with Crystal Creek%u00ae Aloe Vera Juice at a rate of 1 oz. per gallon of water) by dipping their beak in the water trough as soon as possible upon arrival.%u2022 Feed: Provide Family Flock%u00ae Chick Starter, a quality complete feed that is readily digestible and easily absorbed by the incoming chicks. Make sure all birds have equal access to the feed. %u2022 Lighting: Provide 24 hour lighting for the first 2-3 days to encourage feed intake. STRESS IN POULTRY Stress can be detrimental to birds at any age or stage of development. Enhanced nutritional support, by feeding Crystal Meal%u2122or Crystal Pellets%u2122, should be considered. Warning signs of stress are:%u2022 A decrease in feed intake and/or an increase in water intake.%u2022 Birds spreading their wings to increase air flow.%u2022 Lethargy.%u2022 Layers: Decrease in egg production and egg quality (shell thickness, yolk color, egg weights).%u2022 Broilers: Decrease in body weight and feed conversion rate.1.888.376.6777 %u2022 www.crystalcreeknatural.com | 111