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Poultry house temperature
On the
first week 95o F is quite comfortable. This may be
reduced at the rate of 5o F weekly until 7 o
F is reached on the sixth week.
When chicks circle, wide, it
is too hot. If they tend to crowd, under the hover it is too
cool. In either case, adjustment is needed immediately.
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Ventilation of Broiler house
The main
functions of ventilation are to maintain Oxygen, keep CO2
at low level, remove dust or moisture and ammonia from the
house and maintain required temperature.
Air movement
requirements are best determined by observing bird comfort,
litter condition, and odour build up. If necessary exhaust fan
may be used.
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Lighting for Broilers
Use of
night lights, about 15 watts to each 200 square feet of floor
area during early growing period.
Growing chicks in
semi-darkness by using red bulb keeps the chicks quiet,
prevents cannibalism, and may have a slight effect on feed
efficiency.
Most broiler growers provide light in the brooder
24 hours a day throughout the entire growing period.
One 60
watt bulb for each 200 square feet of floor space.
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space requirement
Broilers
will require from 0.8 to 1.0 square of floor space per bird.
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Debeaking