Housing and Equipment for herds and flocks

Purpose of the shelters:

o It provides comfort, and promotes a healthy condition which allows normal growth and development.

o Protects the animals from cold, heat, dampness, wind, and filth.

Advantages/Benefits:

o Increases profits.o Increased production of eggs, milk, and

meat.o Decreased losses due to pest and diseases.

Disadvantages:

o Time Consuming.o It needs some effort to build.o It needs a lot of money for the labor and to

the materials needed.

Providing housing for poultry:

Locations for a good housing for the animals.o Well-drained slope.o Should have several trees to protect the

house/cage from strong wind.o Give partial shade during the rainy and dry

season.o It has a source of water.o Near to market.

Providing and using Equipment and accessories for poultry.

o A successful poultry production depends partly upon the accessories and equipment

that a poultry raiser will provide the flock.o The equipment need not to be elaborate

and expensive.

1. Perches – these are slender poles about 3-5 cm in diameter and generally made from bamboo poles.

Dropping board- this is usually placed in the cage to keep the floor clean by catching the chicken manure. It helps keep down possible infections, aids in keeping the litter clean, and reduces the labor involved in cleaning the house.

Nest- all types of breeds of poultry have a nesting habit. They find some secluded spot, usually dark, to lay their eggs. This natural tendency to nest is largely for protective reasons. Also for keeping the eggs from rats, dogs and cats.

Waterers or drinking troughs- One of the essential requisites in the economic management of all types or breeds of poultry is a constant supply of fresh, clean, cool water.

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