Types Of Poultry Cages Based on the number of birds in a cage(Poultry Cages) it is classified as Single or individual bird cage (Only one bird in a cage) Multiple bird cage (From 2 to 10 birds, usually 3 or 4 birds per cage) Colony cages (Holding birds more than …
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CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY HOUSING SYSTEMS Broadly,poultry housing systems are classified into three systems: =>Free range or extensive system =>Semi-intensive system =>Intensive system =>Deep-litter system =>Slatted floor system =>Slat cum litter system =>Cage system FREE RANGE SYSTEM (1’st CLASSIFICATION OF POULTRY HOUSING SYSTEMS) =>This system is adopted only when adequate land is …
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DETAILS OF POULTRY HOUSE CONSTRUCTION House Orientation(Direction) The poultry house should be located in such a way that long axis is in east-west direction. This will prevent the direct sunshine over the birds. (POULTRY HOUSE CONSTRUCTION) Size Each broiler require one square foot off lo or space while a layer …
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LAYOUT OF POULTRY FARM =>A small size poultry farm doesn’t require any special layout as it involves construction of only one house. => The medium and large size farms require special considerations for placement of building in the farm premises. =>The basic principles to be observed for layout are, Layout …
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NEED FOR POULTRY HOUSE(Poultry House) =>To protect birds from adverse climatic conditions => To ensure easy and economic operation =>To ensure scientific feeding in a controlled manner => To facilitate proper micro-climatic conditions in the near vicinity of bird => For effective disease control measures =>To ensure proper supervision DIFFERENT TYPES …
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There are only four pure Indian breeds of chicken available. 1. Aseel It is noted for its pugnacity, high stamina, majestic gait and dogged fighting qualities. The popular varieties of Aseel are, Peela (Golden red), Yakub (Black and red), Nuri (White), Kagar (Black), Chitta (Black and white spotted), Java (Black), …
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