Poultry Housing

Poultry housing is a very important aspect of poultry farming. Just as the saying says, "as you lay your bed as you lay on it.". If you want to expect a better output when the chicken have grown for eggs or meat production, you must begin your poultry farming with a very good housing for the chicken.
 A good poultry house protects the birds from the elements (weather), predators, injury and theft. The housing must also provide a stable environment in which the birds feel "comfortable" during the day and at night, are protected against potential predators, and are provided with secure nesting boxes.
The location of your poultry is also very important especially when it is large scale. It is pertinent to note that that The longest length of your poultry house should align to the north - south direction. this will help in reduction of heat across the poultry housing. High heat can lead to disease amongst the bird and also causes panting. A thumb rule the longest length of your poultry housing should not face the rising of the sun.
Now to begin your poultry housing construction, you must put geographic condition of the area where the poultry will be sited into consideration. The land must be flat. It must not be damp area. Build the chicken house on higher, well-drained areas in order to prevent prolonged dampness and water saturation of the floor and outside areas. If necessary construct drainage channels and ditches to allow heavy rain to drain away quickly or prevent water flooding into the area. Allowing an adequate level of space per bird also helps keep the humidity level inside an enclosed chicken house to a minimum.

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