Inspired investment ideas for broiler housing

摘要

The latest thoughts on saving costs and/or reducing losses include solar heating, an alternative lighting pattern, installing a ventilation/cooling system, location of power generators, re-using litter, rodent control and minimising transport stress. There are many economic aspects to consider relating to farm equipment and production systems when planning a new broiler unit so that the investment will bring better performance and/or reduce costs. The intensification of poultry farming has exerteda great influence on energy reserves in many parts of the world. This has forced attempts to look for alternative energy sources, such as solar power, to help solve the energy problem and meet the requirements of the farm. Figure 1 shows the basic components of a solar heating system that could be employed for poultry houses. Simply, the sun's rays are collected in a rock, which has high thermal capacity to store heat for a period of time. Heat is then transferred to the house through the duct system ina controlled amount to meet the heat requirement of the birds.