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Housing and Equipments |
Breeding Systems |
Poultry House Equipments |
Method of Feeding |
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Feed Additives for Poultry |
Raising of Broilers |
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Housing and Equipments For Poultry
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Need
For Poultry Housing |
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The
Chicken as a wild jungle fowl, sought
safety and rest on the high limbs of tree or
in the thick underbush. The jungle served
for protection against the hot sunlight.
Nature's object, with poultry is to cause
the hen to reproduce herself and to maintain
the race to which she belongs on the basis
of survival of the fittest. On such natural
conditions of wild state they lay very
few eggs, and these only in the spring
of the year. |
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But under
modern conditions the hen is required to lay
many eggs throughout the year, and this
object can best be achieved if a comfortable
shed is provided for them. So, in conclusion
we can say that poultry is housed for
comfort, protection, efficient production
and convenience of the poultry man. |
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Essential of Good Housing |
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Comfort : The best egg
production is secured from birds that
are comfortable and happy. to be comfortable
a house must provide adequate accommodation;
be reasonably cool in summer, free from
drafts and sufficiently warm during the
winter; provide adequate supply of fresh air
and sunshine; and remain always dry. Given
these the hen responds excellently. |
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Protection : Includes safeguards
against theft and attack from natural
enemies of the birds such as the fox, dog,
cat, kite, crow, snake, etc. The birds also
should be protected against external
parasites like ticks, lice and mites. |
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Convenience : The house should be
located at a convenient place, and the
equipment so arranged as to allow cleaning
and other necessary operations as required. |
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Selecting Location Of Poultry House |
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a. Relation to other building. |
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b. Exposure. |
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c. Soil and drainage. |
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d. Shade and protection. |
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Housing Requirements |
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a. Floor Space. |
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b. Ventilation. |
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c. Temperature. |
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d. Dryness. |
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e. Light. |
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f. Sanitations. |
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