Bedding Acceptable types of bedding must be used such as: Sunflower Husks Peanut Husks Shavings Chopped maize cob Offload bedding into the bedding store or directly into the house. Empty bags in the house onto the floor, and spread the bedding evenly between 2 cm and...
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Lighting
Lights are used to encourage feed consumption and optimum growth, and to prevent chickens from piling or stampeding when scared. The general practice is to use a photoperiod of 23 to 23½ hours per day. The dark period is only to accustom the chicks to such a condition...
Temperature and Ventilation
These two concepts cannot be separated and are of importance in the management of a broiler enterprise. Minimal ventilation must be supplied to ensure that the oxygen level is kept above the 18% minimum and to remove excess water vapour, carbon dioxide, ammonia and...
Fans
In very hot areas you may need to put fans in your poultry house to cool the air. Fans are expensive and need electricity but they should not normally be needed if you have followed the guidelines given in the housing section. Equipment needed in one brooder...
Housing Equipment
It is worth spending money to get good quality equipment. In the long run, this will help you make more money from your business because it will save you time and cause you fewer problems. For example, by having properly designed feeding equipment you will get...