After hatching, chicks take longer time for them to start feeding on their own. Thus, poultry farmers are encouraged to give chicks liquid paraffin ( not the petroleum based paraffin which is termed as kerosene).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the benefits of giving liquid paraffin to day old chicks;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. It increases chicks’ appetite in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. The highly refined liquid helps to lubricate the food pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. It helps to increase the chances of survival of the chicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. It helps in clearing the throat in preparation for feed ingestion. This is through softening the throat as the oil is fine and smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. As the oil moves down the digestive system, it clears the gut and pushes any particles downwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. It helps to reduce chances of constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How liquid paraffin is administered<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The oil is poured on drinking water (preferably warm water). Water is denser than oil, the oil will form a layer, which makes it easier for chicks to pick it as they drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The liquid paraffin can also be used to get rid of pests which stick on Chicken skin, especially on the feet and around the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the oil is mixed with petroleum jelly it suffocates the parasites to death by cutting oxygen supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For better results, it should be mixed with glucose and chick formula as well as vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The liquid can be found in supermarkets, cosmetic shops and agrovets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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