How to adjust the temperature inside EC House？

As a large-scale broiler farm manager, how to adjust the temperature in the environmentally controlled (EC) house with curtain closed house?

Adjusting the temperature inside the chicken house is critical to the growth and health of large broiler chickens. Here are some common ways to adjust the temperature inside your chicken house:

Ventilation system: Make sure there is a good ventilation system inside the chicken house to keep air flowing. Use fans, wet curtains or other ventilation equipment and adjust the ventilation volume as needed to help remove hot air and maintain a suitable temperature.

5 reasons why your poultry house must be ventilated

1) Remove heat;

2) Remove excess moisture;

3) Minimize dust;

4) Limit the accumulation of harmful gases such as ammonia and carbon dioxide;

5) Provide oxygen for breathing;

Of these five areas, the most important is to remove accumulated heat and moisture.

Many farmers in the Philippines are open-minded and use high-tech fans (environmental control systems) to produce excellent efficiency, and they confirm that electricity efficiency is 50% more efficient than using on/off fans.

In winter the air should generally be directed through the ceiling, this can be achieved by providing small inlets at even intervals in the upper part of the side walls, this way we can ventilate the house without lowering the temperature,

In summer, airflow should be blown immediately over the birds to obtain maximum cooling effect. To save power, electrical equipment especially fans/motors should have low power consumption and be durable at recommended rotational speed, intensity and efficacy

Heating equipment: During the cold season, heating equipment, such as electric heaters or greenhouses, can be installed to provide additional heat sources. These equipment should be safe and reliable, inspected regularly and maintained.

Water management: Ensure there is an adequate supply of drinking water in the chicken house. By providing drinking water at the right temperature, you can help your chickens regulate their body temperature.

Monitor temperature regularly: Use a thermometer to regularly monitor the temperature inside the chicken house. Adjust temperature settings within the house based on the age of the flock and external day and night changes.

Smart Farm: Using an advanced automated control system, the temperature in the chicken house can be monitored and adjusted in real time. These systems can automatically turn heating and ventilation equipment on or off based on preset temperature ranges.

When adjusting the temperature of the chicken house, the key is to comprehensively consider various factors and take appropriate measures to provide a reasonable growth environment based on the growth stage of the broiler chickens, external scenarios and behavioral responses of the chickens.

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