Cheaper yet effective poultry house construction deserves growing attention, particularly at a time as now when the global prices of wood, wire and brick are rising. Alternatives of such materials are available, but proper management is essential to ensure that bird health problems are avoided and that the overall performance of the flock is maintained. One would find many publications specialising in affordable housing and the construction of simple poultry houses. There are some factors, however, that one needs to bare in mind. For example, bacterial infection is a serious problem. Vertical ventilation shafts can encourage vectors like flies to gain access to houses and limit cleaning efficiency. Boot dipping and provision of clean drinking waterare therefore vital. In hot climates the use of Hessian-covered windows is adequate to prevent flies from entering the house, and the fresh air blows away ammonia from accumulated droppings. Diseases can also be controlled by providing suitable containers for feed, ensuring clean circulated drinking water, and the construction of efficient drainage systems.
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