There are different aspects of the poultry operation that impact significantly on the success of the poultry farm. These aspects of poultry farming impacting on the profitability include – nutritional management , housing system of the birds and the healthcare management.
Effective housing system for the poultry
While planning for your poultry business start-up , the item with the possible highest cost requirement is the construction of the “Poultry House”. Noting the cost involved to construct a poultry house, it is not enough to just construct a poultry house, it must be an Effective Housing to optimize cost benefits and ensure financial resources expended on the project does not become “a waste”.
Housing in poultry farming is not just about finding a space to dump the birds, it also embraces provision of some basic essentials. The ideal poultry house must be well-designed, safe, and comfortable structure that provides the right environment for the birds. Furthermore, the ideal housing system must support the birds to grow, stay healthy, and optimize productivity.
A good poultry house offers basic amenities such as –
- Security and safety of the birds from prey
- Proper ventilation to facilitate clean and fresh air
- Dry bedding for the birds
- Access to clean feed and water
- Proper control of heat and light
- Adequate space for the comfort of the birds
Having an effective housing system for the birds is an essential for their productivity. The ideal housing system provides for the needs of the birds in every aspect, therefore, it helps to improve the welfare of the flock, boost the growth rate and productivity of the birds
BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE HOUSING SYSTEM TO THE BIRDS –
Health benefit – An effective housing provides good ventilation which reduces the risk of respiratory disease among the birds. In addition, it minimizes the exposure of the birds to pathogens, consequently prevent the risk of disease spread and outbreak among the flock.
Welfare benefit – Effective poultry housing creates a comfortable environment. This reduces stress on the birds and promote natural behaviors. Furthermore, it provides security to the birds to give protection against predators and harsh weather.
High growth and productivity benefit – By providing an healthy environment and adequate comfort for the birds, it supports optimal growth of the birds, efficient feed conversion and high egg production.
Reduce mortality and injury – Effective housing reduces the risk of suffocation among the birds. Consequently, it significantly limits mortality rate that could arise from disease outbreak
HOW THE RIGHT HOUSING SYSTEM IMPACT ON THE POULTRY OPERATIONS AND PROFITABILITY
Increase in quantity of farm output – By reducing the rate of mortality and injury among the birds, the farmer during each harvest time is able to gather more birds for sales. A higher number of birds harvested for sales implies higher revenue from sales and higher profit value
Increase in quality of farm output – Also, it promotes better feed conversion ratio. This leads to better growth and productivity of the birds, consequently, improve quality of the birds giving a higher market value. The higher market value attributed to the livestock from the poultry result in higher revenue value and profitability.
Boost sustainable poultry operation – Furthermore, the ability to improve the quantity and quality of livestock harvested from the farm helps the farmer earn more revenue and profit regularly, thereby, helps the farmer to promote business sustainability.
Read more on effective housing
https://poultrygist.com.ng/2022/06/14/poultry-birds-welfare-tips-the-idea-housing-system/
https://poultrygist.com.ng/2020/12/22/effective-housing-system-for-your-poultry-birds/
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