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High-density winter brooding in a solar facility.

B L Hughes, W H Allen

    Poultry Science
    |May 1, 1985
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    Broilers in solar houses experienced initial growth depression but showed compensatory growth, resulting in an overall advantage. Energy consumption was lower, though litter moisture was excessive due to high density and low ventilation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal Science
    • Agricultural Engineering
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Poultry production facilities face challenges in optimizing bird performance and resource efficiency.
    • Solar-powered facilities offer potential for reduced energy consumption in broiler brooding.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate broiler performance and energy consumption in a solar-brooding facility compared to conventional housing.
    • To assess the impact of high density and low ventilation in solar facilities on broiler growth and feed conversion.

    Main Methods:

    • Broilers were brooded in a solar facility under high density and low ventilation, then moved to conventional facilities for growout.
    • Performance metrics including body weight, feed conversion, and mortality were compared to conventionally-housed broilers.

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  • Energy consumption for heating and ventilation was measured in the solar facility.

    • Main Results:

    • Solar-brooded birds showed a 10.2% lower body weight during brooding but exhibited compensatory growth, with a 3% deficit at Day 46.
    • Feed conversion was initially poorer in the solar facility but improved, leading to an overall advantage.
    • Mortality rates were similar (3.1% solar vs. 3.0% conventional).
    • Energy consumption was approximately half that of conventional facilities (.76 kWh/bird).
    • Excessive litter moisture was observed in the solar facility due to high density and low ventilation.

    Conclusions:

    • Solar brooding can be energy-efficient, but high density and low ventilation negatively impact initial growth and litter conditions.
    • Compensatory growth in later stages can mitigate initial performance deficits.
    • Optimizing ventilation and density is crucial for successful solar broiler production.