Extended day length during the brooding period is thought to benefit broilers’ long-term performance and well-being. However, a University of Georgia study has re-evaluated that idea and found no detrimental impact of dark periods applied during that early production phase.  

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:10 Brian Fairchild, PhD, University of Georgia
0:23 Does adding a dark period help baby chicks?
2:47 4-hour dark period evaluated
4:14 No disadvantage in providing chicks a dark period

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