Procedure - Safety Measures & Feeding

Section: Human Resource Procedures 
Procedure Owner: Ignition633 Ministries Nigeria Human Resources 
Procedure Name: Safety Measures & Feeding
Origination Date: August 2024 

Purpose
To protect both animals and caregivers from potential hazards, injuries, and accidents. These measures ensure a secure environment where the well-being of animals is prioritized, reducing the risk of harm from equipment, handling practices, or environmental factors. By implementing safety measures, caregivers can prevent injuries, promote the health and welfare of the animals, and maintain a safe working environment for themselves.

Scope
Includes identifying and mitigating risks in the animal care environment, such as proper handling techniques, secure housing, and the use of safety equipment like gloves or boots. It also covers emergency procedures, regular safety inspections, and training caregivers on best practices to prevent accidents. The scope extends to the maintenance of equipment, ensuring it is safe to use, and implementing protocols for the safe transport of animals, reducing the risk of injury or stress.

Definition
Safety:  condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
Measures: actions, steps, or procedures taken to achieve a specific result, often to improve, control, or prevent a situation.
Feeding: providing food to animals or humans to ensure they receive the necessary nutrients for growth, energy, and overall health.

Use these basic tips to keep your birds healthy and prevent the spread of serious diseases like avian influenza and virulent diseases.

- Always practice good biosecurity and create a biosecurity plan for your premises.
- Remember to wash your hands before and after coming into contact with poultry. If you do not have soap and water, use hand sanitizer.
- Protect yourself. Do not kiss or snuggle with your birds.
- Protect your poultry. Put control programs in place for wild birds (including their feces and their feathers), rodents, and insects. Clean and disinfect any poultry equipment before and after use.
- Monitor your flock’s health. Know the signs of disease and check your flock daily for any signs of illness. Quarantine sick birds right away.
- Report sick birds to your director immediately after signs are noticed.
- Always keep doors shut to prevent people from entering the coop indiscriminately.

Feeding

Water

• Always Provide Water: Ensure your chickens have constant access to water, as dehydration can hinder their growth.
  - Day 1: Add powdered glucose to their water for an energy boost.
  - Day 2 to Week 2: Add one drop of liquid amino acid per 3-4 liters of water to aid digestion, and multivitamins to reduce stress.
  - Cleanliness: Clean the drinkers daily to maintain hygiene and prevent disease.

Feeding guide for your broilers

In order to have a healthy and strong flock of broilers, make sure you follow this feeding guide:

- Day 1-14: Feed them Super Starter Mash. Each chick will consume about 1 kg or more in this period.
- Day 14-28: Transition to Starter Mash.
- Day 28 to Slaughter: Switch to Finisher Mash. Each chicken will eat approximately 2 kg.

Growth and sale

- Your broilers should be ready for sale between 35-42 days, reaching a weight of about 1.5 kg.

Sales and delivery

- Contact Buyer.
- Inform the THR Director of the prospective chicken buyer.
- All payments must be made before chicks go out to be delivered.
- No customer is allowed inside the coop.
- Delivery may be done by the ministry if appropriately pre-informed