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Day-old chicks

Day-old chicks

Young chickens need dry underfoot conditions and a ready supply of water and dry food. These day-old chicks have quickly found the water dispenser.

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Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand

Permission of the Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand must be obtained before any re-use of this material.

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Vanessa Wintle and Stacey Lepper. 'Poultry industry', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/poultry-industry/2/2