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Achieving optimal water pressure in the poultry house

One of the most important and misunderstood jobs a producer must perform in the poultry house is to maintain the correct pressure in the watering lines. This article reviews tips that will help producers achieve the optimal water pressure for systems and flocks.

By Ziggity Systems , Middlebury, Indiana, USA Water coming to the poultry house usually has a pressure of 20 to 40 psi (1.4 to 2.8 Bar). That is simply too high. Pressure this high can... read more »

General protocol for cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses and equipment

Ensuring good flock health starts with healthy chicks placed in a clean environment. Cleaning and disinfection go hand in hand. There has to be a good balance between soaking, cleaning and disinfection chemicals. Depending of the type of poultry and poultry house a special protocol must be applied. read more >

Appropriate design of housing, insulation, ventilation and cooling in tropical areas

Birds can perform only to their optimum if all conditions are well taken care of. One of the most important conditions is the environment they are kept in. Their shelter should provide a climate that meets their demand, and prevents them from being exposed to extreme temperatures read more >

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