Top Guide to Effective Layers chicken Housing
-There are two methods that are followed for the housing and management system of layer hens -They are mainly; floor production and the caged layer production. Caged poultry unit -Remember you should keep your chicken farm away from other enterprises and have good drainage system with clean water which is a must for the poultry farm. -Provide enough light intensity, -The poultry house must allow a plenty of sunlight and ventilation. Removable doors or curtains can be used so that the openings can easily be opened when the climate changes. -You need to keep the house comfortable and clean by ventilating from all the sides except the wind ward side to prevent draught (strong air currents). -layer kept in a poultry battery cage should be supplied with enough food and water to each cage. -1 cage should contains a maximum 4 or 5 hens. *N.B -poultry cages come with full accessories: Nipple drinking system, Medication tanks, Adjustable foot plates for leveling, Water pipe, Pipe connect and F