Why chicks die in the first two weeks

-What could be the cause of death for chicks in the brooder which are in their second week after hatching?

Mortality during the first two week of chicks’ life is often related to the quality of hatched birds. Chicks must be active, clean and dry with open, bright and alert eyes. Check for navel infection which comes due to unabsorbed yolk.

Environmental conditions are likely to pre-dispose the chicks to high stress levels making them dull and inactive. To minimize losses, ensure the brooder is pre-heated prior to chick transfer into the facility to avoid cold from stress, provide warm water mixed with glucose and chick formula (contains vitamins and antibiotics) to provide energy and boost appetite and immunity.