THE REALITIES ABOUT POULTRY The Modern Farm - The Realities About Poultry_Seco | Page 44

Suitable poultry housing is very important for successful poultry farming business. Poultry birds can
be raised in both free range and indoor production systems. In case indoor production system, it is
very crucial to manage the environment. Poultry need accurate management and environment for
better production and welfare. Whether the poultry raised in indoor or outdoor system, make sure
the well management, ventilation, lighting, temperature and litter condition. For a small scale poultry
production, portable houses are best and this is an organic method. But for sustainable commercial
poultry production, planned and proper designed poultry housing is very essential to keep the
poultry birds healthy and productive. And this will increase the farming production and income.
Classification of Poultry Houses
Poultry houses are classified as below:
Temporary poultry house
Sometimes even chicken owners with the best intentions find themselves struggling to properly
house their hens and newly hatched chicks. If a farmer finds him or herself running short on room,
he or she can construct a temporary home for his or her birds that will provide them with protection
from predators and elements until he or she is able to get a regular chicken coop built.
When the farmer wants to construct a temporary, safe home for his or her chickens, he or she can
benefit greatly from taking advantage of whatever resources he or she already has at hand. He or she
should look around his or her property for a sturdy structure that could be used to provide shelter,
ideally a shed or garage that has sturdy walls as well as windows or another source of ventilation.
Find an existing building or pen that is sturdy enough to keep out predators and protect his or her
birds from winds, rain, extreme heat and even snow. Even a sturdy dog house or kennel-style dog
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