29/04/2026
BLESSED CHICKENS AND HATCHERIES
Road Runner Management Guide
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Chick Arrival: First 7 Days
Give Stress Pack in drinking water from day 1 through day 5-7. This reduces stress and improves survival.
Vaccination & Deworming Schedule
Age | Vaccine / Treatment | Notes
Day 10 | Newcastle | Do not skip
Day 21 | Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD/Gumboro) |
Day 21 | Deworm with Piperazine | Repeat every 8 weeks
Day 28 | Fowl Pox |
Day 42 | Coryza |
Every 6 weeks | Newcastle | Repeat for life
NB: Consistent deworming improves laying rate.
Feed Program
Age | Feed Type
1-8 weeks | Road Runner Starter
8 weeks - Point of Lay | Road Runner Grower Mash
Laying Stage | Road Runner Breeder/Layers
Daily Feed Amount Per Bird
Week | Amount
Week 1 | 10g
Week 2 | 15g
Week 3 | 20g
Week 4 | 25g
Week 5 | 30g
Week 6 | 35g
Week 7 | 40g
Week 8 | 45g
Week 9 | 50g
Week 10 | 55g
Week 11 | 60g
Week 12 | 65g
Week 13 | 70g
Week 14 | 75g
Week 15 | 80g
Week 16 | 85g
Week 17 | 90g
Week 18 | 95g
Point of Lay Onwards: 100-120g per bird per day until end of production.
Supplements & Flock Health
1. Daily: Add nutritional supplements, veggies, and maggots/protein sources.
2. Regularly wash drinkers and feeders using Virakul
3. Every 3 weeks: Give Vitaboost.
4. Keep records: Track all vaccinations, treatments, and feed changes.
Key Management Practices
1. Sick Bay: Immediately separate any sick or weak birds. Treat them separately until fully recovered before returning to the flock.
2. Treat the flock: When illness appears, treat all birds as a preventative measure.
3. Daily checks: Visit your flock often. Watch for sneezing, coughing, or unusual behavior.
4. Clean bedding: Replace bedding as soon as it’s dirty to prevent parasites and disease.
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