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Broiler Housing & Equipment

Broiler Housing & Equipment. Topic # 3133A Ashlee Gibson. Broiler Project. Broiler- Young chicken 6-7 weeks Cornish Ultimate meat breed 8lbs Goals Efficient Quality Limited casualties. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/dankebros/WhiteCornishBantam.jpg. Preparing the Housing.

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Broiler Housing & Equipment

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  1. Broiler Housing & Equipment Topic # 3133A Ashlee Gibson

  2. Broiler Project • Broiler- Young chicken 6-7 weeks • Cornish • Ultimate meat breed • 8lbs • Goals • Efficient • Quality • Limited casualties http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/dankebros/WhiteCornishBantam.jpg

  3. Preparing the Housing • Sanitation • Litter • Lighting • Temperature • Humidity • Ventilation • Floor space http://scnc.sps.k12.mi.us/~pasture/pics/brooder_bg.jpg

  4. Sanitation • Before chicks arrive • Scrub area • Disinfect • During raising • Keep dry and clean • Remove dead carcasses • Clean contaminated feed & waters

  5. Litter • Important to keep clean, dry litter • Decrease disease spread • Newspaper • Woodchips http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40136000/jpg/_40136721_chickensb_ap_203.jpg

  6. Lighting/ Temperature • Heat lamps dual purpose • Hang about 18 inches above litter • Move up or down to control temp • Keep lights on 24 hours • Promotes eating • Chicks not scared • Temp 90-95° F • Lowered as chickens get older • Not too hot not too cold

  7. Ventilation • Slots in house • Small fan • Why Important • Control disease associated with ammonia

  8. Floor space • Require about .5-.75 ft2 per bird • As grow require more room • Increase pen size • Chick Guard • Cardboard or wood to keep chicks by heat source • Circular http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp?pcID=8&paID=1039&sonID=218

  9. Feed and Water • Feed and water available at all times • Clean • Feed and water placement • Do not want fighting for feed space

  10. Conclusion • Design an adequate floor plan for efficient growth • Keep pen clean and dry • Constant supply of feed and water • Comfort is key

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