Chicken Snippets

Ambient poultry house temperature is a catalyst for peak production.

Broilers or layers that are reared at optimal temperatures are more likely to grow and produce at their genetic potential.

But there are some caveats and nuances to observe.

And in achieving this goal, the 3 contributing factors are: [Read more…] about Heating methods to keep ambient poultry house temperature

Poultry chain feeders have a very clear value proposition.

Feeding a flock manually using feeding pans is costly and inaccurate.

And the more investment risk you carry in running a poultry enterprise, the less tolerant you become to inefficiencies.

Feed promises both the #1 production potential and the #1 cost potential; any efficiencies gained in its use and consumption will result in a competitive advantage.

What is a poultry chain feeder system?

[Read more…] about Poultry Chain Feeder Systems: What They Are & How They Work

Measuring water flow rate is critical to ensuring adequate poultry flock hydration.

Nipple drinker systems, by nature, are closed. So, it’s impossible to know that the water supply is reaching the birds, unless you have an indication.

Whilst a moist drip tray or cup is a good qualitative visual cue. It’s not a quantitative indicator. [Read more…] about How to measure flow rate in a poultry nipple drinker system

If you are new to the idea of poultry nipple drinkers and want to level up your knowledge, this guide is for you.

Diagram of a poultry nipple drinker system (overview)

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Nipple drinker systems offer more controlled supply of hydration for your poultry flocks.

This presents two major advantages over bell drinker systems:

1. Minimal waste
2. Accurate monitoring

But these advantages come at an additional cost compared to bell drinkers.

So there is an economic trade-off.

Pay more now for savings later. That said, do the savings warrant the additional expense? [Read more…] about Cost benefit comparison: Poultry bell drinker system vs. nipple drinker system

For water provision to remain accessible for flocks, you’ll need to adjust the height of the bells to suit the size of the birds.

Too high and birds can’t access water and suffer.

Too low, and birds can easily contaminate the water, spill it, and soak the surrounding litter, encouraging bacterial growth and resource waste. [Read more…] about Adjusting bell drinkers for your poultry flock