As an aspiring poultry farmer here in Africa, eager to choose the right commercial chicken housing for maximum productivity and profitability, you'll face whether to invest in modern climate-controlled housing or the simplicity of open, naturally ventilated structures. Do you need dropped ceiling insulation in your poultry house, poultry circulation fans, or heat roof extractor fans to achieve the remarkable success. In this video, we will help you answer those questions.
As you know, we are on Part 5 of our 8-series videos. We have been documenting the extraordinary story behind our pioneer chickens in Pen 1 as they are approaching the remarkable milestone of 100 weeks.
As our ISA Brown chickens strut into their 95th week, their performance continues to soar, surpassing industry standards and leaving us in awe with each passing day. By the time each hen reaches 100 weeks, it would have laid an average of 500 eggs per bird. But what's the secret behind their extraordinary success? With each episode, we've uncovered essential insights; showing you how we achieved this remarkable success in case you would like to do the same in your farm.
Do I need to spend money on dropped ceiling insulation, circulation fans, or roof extractor fans to achieve the remarkable success of Petros Farms? It depends on your location. Here's why?
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Let's take a closer look at two African countries as examples: Uganda and Nigeria. First, let’s take a captivating journey through Uganda where the gentle breeze caresses the landscape. The average temperature ranges between 16.67 to 27.78°C. And what is the best temperature range for chickens? It is between 18 to 24°C; that is the thermal neutral zone for chickens to be comfortable. So, you can see that in Uganda, open and naturally ventilated poultry houses thrive - a perfect harmony between nature and farming - without the need for elaborate cooling systems. Without the need for fans or roof insulation, Ugandan farmers can achieve an impressive 95% and above egg production rate. And with good farming practices, they can maintain excellent production rates even at 100 weeks of age.
Now, contrast that with Nigeria, where the relentless sun beats down, posing a formidable challenge to poultry farmers. Heat stress looms large, threatening productivity and profitability. Remember, chickens need 18 to 24°C. The average temperature in Nigeria hovers around a scorching 27°C, with monthly averages fluctuating between 24 to 30°C. These high temperatures pose a significant challenge to poultry farmers, leading to mortalities and decreased production rates.
Under-roof ceiling insulation is important as it protects your chickens from radiant heat from the sun. We have installed dropped ceiling insulation in all our poultry farmhouses. Poultry farms with ceiling insulation have fewer mortalities during the hot season when heat stress is significant.
It is well established that air movement is one of the most effective methods of cooling laying poultry birds during hot weather. This is very important, especially for poultry farmers located in tropical regions and operating large commercial poultry layer operations in an open house system. When poultry circulation fans move air over a chicken's hot body, heat is removed. Consequently, the bird feels cooler.
Wind-driven turbine exhaust ventilators are another option for natural ventilation. These ventilators use the power of the wind to draw hot air out of the house, drawing in cooler air from outside. This type of ventilation is particularly effective in areas with consistent winds and inadequate electricity like Nigeria.
Here are ten African countries with the best optimal temperature ranges for poultry farming:
Uganda,
Kenya
Tanzania
Rwanda
Ethiopia
Zambia
Malawi
Burundi
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Based on the challenges posed by high temperatures and the need for extensive cooling measures in poultry farming, here are ten African countries that may present significant difficulties:
Nigeria
Sudan
Chad
Niger
Mali
Senegal
Mauritania
Burkina Faso
South Sudan
Djibouti
These countries typically experience high average temperatures that can lead to heat stress in poultry, requiring substantial investments in cooling infrastructure to maintain optimal conditions for production.
So, which path is right for your African poultry farm? Whether you're in the temperate climate of Uganda or the sweltering heat of Nigeria, success lies in understanding your environment and adapting accordingly. While simple open poultry housing without cooling features thrives in moderate climates like Uganda, closed modern housing or open ventilated houses like Petros Farms with cooling features offer better control in hotter regions like Nigeria.
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