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Temperature 🌡️
What is the ideal temperature for Bird’s production?
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15 and 24°C
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20-28 Degree C
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The ideal temperature for poultry production typically ranges between 18°C to 24°C (65°F to 75°F). Maintaining this temperature range helps optimize growth, egg production, and overall bird health. Extreme temperatures can lead to stress and negatively impact productivity.
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DON’T OVERLOOK BIRD BEHAVIOUR WHEN MONITORING TEMPERATURE
The following should be considered as general information; however, you should always seek professional advice, specific to your individual circumstances.
Bird behavior is widely recognized as the best and most immediate indicator of whether temperature (and ventilation) is adequate in a poultry house. While measurements (temperature, relative humidity, and oxygen, ammonia and carbon dioxide levels) are essential, observing the birds themselves gives real-time feedback on their comfort and well-being.
Carefully monitor the effects of altering temperature on the bird’s behaviour, what you see – bird distribution, and how many birds are feeding, drinking, and resting, what is their respiration like and litter quality. It’s not just what you see – but also what you hear. Birds that are noisy and distress calling may be cold, whereas birds that are quite may be too hot. This may give an early warning of a problem with ventilation, such as excess heat, drafts, or poor air quality, allowing prompt corrective action.
This is because, how warm the birds feel (effective temperature), may not be the same as the temperature indicated by the house temperature sensor. Don’t rely 100% on house control units, measure the actual house temperature as well, and most importantly look at bird behaviour to determine the adequacy of the environment.
The objective is to visit the house with as little disruption to the birds’ behaviour as possible. You want to assess how happy are the birds with the environment you are providing them. Firstly, make sure no one has been in the house in the last 30 minutes. Approach the house quietly – and not while you are on your mobile.
Environmental sensors in a poultry house should be placed at bird level because this is where the birds actually live and experience their environment. Conditions such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, and ammonia can vary significantly at different heights within the shed. Placing sensors at bird level ensures that the data collected accurately reflects the microclimate that directly affects bird health, comfort, and performance.
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The ideal temperature for poultry production varies depending on the birds’ age, purpose (broilers or layers), and the climate. Broilers, for example, require warmer temperatures initially, around 32-35°C (90-95°F) for the first few weeks, gradually decreasing to 20°C (68°F) as they grow. Laying hens generally thrive at temperatures between 18-22°C (64-72°F).
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The ideal temperature for poultry production varies depending on the breed and the age of the birds. Generally, for broiler chickens, the ideal temperature is 32-35°C (90-95°F) during the first two weeks, gradually decreasing to 20°C (68°F) by the end of the growing phase. For laying hens, the ideal temperature is 18-22°C (64-72°F).
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