Ventilation in the chicken coop - the types and their use
When buying eggs, many of us do not think about where they come from in the distribution network or on the shelves of the market. This has its reason, which argues that everyone should do their job well. Today we will tell budding entrepreneurs or just people who want to have fresh eggs on the table every day, how to do ventilation in the chicken coop with their own hands.
In addition to it, special equipment is also required, but we'll tell about it another time.
Is it possible to do without it
The unequivocal answer is no, since the need for ventilation in the chicken coop is related to the physiological characteristics of the chickens. In particular, due to the fact that their litter contains a large percentage of ammonia, which is a toxic substance.
His pair, standing out in the surrounding space, depress birds, which negatively affects their health, performance and quality of eggs. Even the simplest ventilation system will help get rid of them, as well as the odor inside the room.
In summer, the equipment makes it possible to lower the temperature in the chicken coop, in winter to ensure good air circulation, reducing its humidity. This helps prevent the reproduction of harmful microorganisms and bacteria that cause various diseases in poultry and its offspring.
Tip: be sure to plan the ventilation when designing a chicken coop, if you decide to breed this bird, and also use it to get eggs.
Mandatory Requirements
The chicken coop is a kind of room that requires an appropriate approach. Consider the requirements in more detail:
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| Air quality | This parameter is very dependent on the atmosphere outside the building, since it is from there that the air flows into the chicken coop. Therefore, in the cold period, it is possible to significantly lower the temperature inside the structure, negatively affecting the condition of the chickens. Do not forget that they are especially bad at carrying drafts. We therefore recommend that you take care when arranging ventilation and consult with experts. One of the ways to help get rid of heat loss is to install a vent with small holes for fresh air. |
Types of ventilation
In this case, use two types - natural and forced.
Below we will tell about this in more detail so that you can make them with your own hands:
- Natural ventilation is usually used for small rooms with a small number of birds. The option is the easiest, and its price is the most affordable for many. Airing in this case takes place through a special window or door, but it is ensured that no draft occurs.
The instruction recommends placing the window on the roof or above the door, then you will be able to provide room ventilation and natural light access. The method showed itself especially well on warm (summer) days, when they can be kept almost constantly open. From the negative - you must periodically monitor the temperature and close or open the doors or the transom in time.
- Supply and exhaust ventilation most often begin to use in cold weather.. You can do it yourself, for example, for a chicken coop with an area of 9 m2 You will need 2 O200 pipes about 2 m long.
One will be needed to supply fresh air to the room, the second - to ensure its discharge to the outside.
Tip: for better system efficiency, they should be installed in different corners of the chicken coop.
- make holes in the roof for pipes and install them in turn;
- secure the first chimney near the chicken perch, retreating 200 mm from the ceiling. Ensure that it rises 1-1.5 m above the roof;
- position the inflow away from the perch, then the outside cold air will not disturb the chickens. Suspend it at 200-250 mm from the floor. It should protrude 300 mm above the roof;
- bend the end of each pipe with the letter “G” so that precipitations in the form of excess moisture do not fall into them.
Tip: remove the gap from the outside can be putty, and then painting.
- Forced ventilation is used for large rooms that contain large numbers of chickens.. These are usually poultry farms, as well as large industrial enterprises.
It resembles a method of an improved version of supply and exhaust ventilation, only it differs in that the circulation of air masses occurs due to special axial fans. He can work in automatic or remote mode. In the first case, you can connect various controllers to the system that will start the fan at different speeds to eliminate certain negative factors in the chicken coop.
Conclusion
Ventilation in the chicken coop is a necessary measure that should ensure the release of toxic ammonia and the flow of fresh air into the room. Calculation for small buildings can be done independently, but for large areas it is better to invite specialists, so you will save both time and money. Want to get a good result - do not neglect our recommendations.
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