CONSTRUCTION OF THE BEST CHICKEN BED :
BENEFITS OF BUILDING A MODERN CHICKENS HOUSE
1. Protects chickens from bad weather
2. Prevents chickens from pecking each other
3. Protects chickens from thieves and wild animals
4. Prevents chickens from being sad
LOCATION
When choosing a location to build a chicken coop, make sure that the coop is not exposed to wind, must be close to the house, and not in a place where water stagnates.
EQUIPMENT
The farmer must aim to use strong and durable materials in order to ensure the barn lasts a long time.
FLOOR
The floor of the chicken house can be made of cement if the farmer has the means, but even a clay floor is suitable as long as the water table is not close to avoid moisture in the litter.
CHICKEN BAND FOR SMALL FARMERS .
MATTERS:
It is necessary to put litter on the floor of the chicken coop. An area where adult chickens can nest. It is better to use straw, not wood shavings
. Chickens can eat wood shavings. For brooding chickens, small and soft pieces of wood and straw such as rice bran can be used.
OPENNESS:
The chicken coop must be able to pass air at all times and it is best if the air flows from the back to the front, so you need to be careful about the orientation of your coop.
In hot areas, the openness must be large, but in areas that are very cold at night, it is better to cover the open areas with sacks.
LIGHT:
There must be enough light, you can also use light-transmitting sheets.
THE BEST POULTRY HOUSES
The construction of good chicken houses is one of the most fundamental aspects of good chicken farming, whether natural or improved. However, not every construction style is suitable, so the construction must take into account the actual needs so that the farming can produce the best results expected by the farmer.
IMPORTANT THINGS IN CONSTRUCTING A CHICKEN COTTAGE ARE;
1. It should allow fresh air in at all times.
2. It should be dry at all times.
3. It should be spacious enough.
4. It should be inexpensive but durable.
5. It should prevent the entry of animals and insects that are harmful to the chickens.
6. It should have space to place food and water containers.
7. It should be windproof during cold weather.
A GOOD BAND SHOULD HAVE ENOUGH SPACE
AIR AND LIGHT:
Air is important for every living thing, so the chicken coop must bring in fresh air and remove the dirty one and be able to let in enough light.
1. In short, the windows of the coop must be large and sufficient to bring in fresh air and remove the dirty one.
2. It is good that these windows are about one (1) meter high from the ground so that the air can pass over the heads of the chickens.
3. Fresh air is not wind, so try to prevent strong winds from entering the chicken coop or else the chickens will get sick with flu and pneumonia and the chicks may die of cold.
4. Build your coop by protecting it from the wind and planting trees around the chicken coop to reduce wind speed and provide shade from the hot sun and heat.
DRYNESS AND CLEANLINESS IN THE HOUSE:
Since chickens are not aquatic birds like ducks, it is wise to ensure that their living space is free from dampness.
1. The chicken coop should be built on an elevated place to prevent rainwater from entering.
2. Build a roosting area for the chickens by placing one-meter-high rafters and laying trees on it so that they can sleep there at night, rather than laying them on the ground or floor.
3. The dryness of the coop is very important, especially for chicks and laying hens. In a humid coop, eggs become very dirty and sometimes rot easily and your efforts will be in vain.
4. The floor of the coop is best made of concrete, but due to lack of funds, the floor can be made of slats (
raised coops) or hard soil and or sand that will be covered with rice and wood waste.
5. To avoid dampness, it is better to build the coop on an elevated place with sufficient ventilation.
ROOF OF THE BED:
The roof of the pavilion should be solid to prevent rainwater from entering, especially during the rainy season. The floor of the pavilion should be higher than the outside level. The roof can be covered with scraps of tin, boxes, and if that fails, use grass suitable for thatching houses in the area.
WORKING SPACE:
The chicken coop should not have so many poles or boards inside that the chicken keeper is unable to do his job. This will cause him to waste a lot of time walking around the poles, especially when collecting eggs or cleaning.
MATERIALS:
When you want to build a chicken coop, first of all prepare the required materials. Things like trees or grass, nets or poles, nails or ropes are important to prepare in advance.
Second, you must have a complete plan/map of the coop. On average, each chicken needs a space of 0.11 to 0.22 square meters (1 to 2 square feet) depending on the age of the chicken.
EASY CONSTRUCTION:
Chickens must eventually cover the costs of building their coops and food. If the costs are too high, it may make the poultry farming activity unprofitable at all, which will make the farmer see that farming is meaningless to him.
But if you build your coop using readily available materials, you will increase your profits even more by reducing the operating costs of the project.
DIMENSIONS:
The chicken coop should be 15 to 22 meters in area, that is, 3 to 4.5 meters wide by 5 meters long. This coop can house 100 large chickens at a time.
CONCLUSION;
• The construction of sheds is emphasized in improving indigenous chicken farming in order to;
• Increase production and reduce chick mortality due to various threats such as hawks, hawks, cats, dogs and theft of chickens that roam freely.
• It is also expected that chickens confined in sheds and fed mixed feed will increase production significantly
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