Poultry and Livestock Housing: Original Housing Source Slides and Study Guide (Part 3)
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Lesson topics
- Original Housing Source Slides and Study Guide
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- • Slat Floor Cum Litter System – combines both the features and advantages of the slat system with that o
- • Multi-tier Housing System or Aviaries – it is considered the best non-cage alternative to cage systems
- • Cage or Battery housing system – it is the latest system of poultry rearing. The breadth and height of
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• Slat Floor Cum Litter System – combines both the features and advantages of the slat system with that o
Slat Floor Cum Litter System – combines both the features and advantages of the slat system with that of the deep litter system. It has slats on either side of the house against each side wall leaving the central portion for the littered floor. The water and feeding trough for this system are placed on the slatted area so that wastes can drop to the floor through the slots. It also has drinkers and feeders in the litter area. This housing system is actually good if you are producing broilers or going into the production of eggs for hatching
• Multi-tier Housing System or Aviaries – it is considered the best non-cage alternative to cage systems
Multi-tier Housing System or Aviaries – it is considered the best non-cage alternative to cage systems for large-scale egg production. This is because it allows the housing of large flocks, ensuring excellent production results and low mortality. The spacious character of the aviary provides living space at several levels. Approximately 18 hens per square meters can be stock on the floor surface.
• Cage or Battery housing system – it is the latest system of poultry rearing. The breadth and height of
Cage or Battery housing system – it is the latest system of poultry rearing. The breadth and height of the cage are 1 foot and 1% foot respectively; and the length depends on the number of birds to be kept in the cage. However, it is better not to keep more than 10-12 birds per cage. The birds are confined in a cage just large enough to permit limited movement and allow them to stand and sit comfortably. Feeder and waterer are found outside the cage. There is less cracking of eggs in this system as the birds cannot perk on the eggs. It is easy to collect eggs in this method.
Review questions and answers
What are the key points about • Slat Floor Cum Litter System – combines both the features and advantages of the slat system with that o?
Slat Floor Cum Litter System – combines both the features and advantages of the slat system with that of the deep litter system. It has slats on either side of the house against each side wall leaving the central portion for the littered floor. The water and feeding trough for this system are placed on the slatted area so that wastes can drop to the floor…
What are the key points about • Multi-tier Housing System or Aviaries – it is considered the best non-cage alternative to cage systems ?
Multi-tier Housing System or Aviaries – it is considered the best non-cage alternative to cage systems for large-scale egg production. This is because it allows the housing of large flocks, ensuring excellent production results and low mortality. The spacious character of the aviary provides living space at several levels. Approximately 18 hens per square…
What are the key points about • Cage or Battery housing system – it is the latest system of poultry rearing. The breadth and height of ?
Cage or Battery housing system – it is the latest system of poultry rearing. The breadth and height of the cage are 1 foot and 1% foot respectively; and the length depends on the number of birds to be kept in the cage. However, it is better not to keep more than 10-12 birds per cage. The birds are confined in a cage just large enough to permit limited…
More lessons from this document
- Housing Requirements for Poultry and Livestock Animals — Part 1
- Housing Requirements for Poultry and Livestock Animals — Part 2
- Housing Requirements for Poultry and Livestock Animals — Part 3
- Housing Requirements for Poultry and Livestock Animals — Part 4
- Housing Requirements for Poultry and Livestock Animals — Part 5
Conclusion
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