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Light intensity and housing for pigeons

J B Cooper

    Poultry Science
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Artificial lighting in pigeon housing significantly impacts squab production, with 44 lumens per square meter yielding the highest number of squabs raised. This study investigated various light intensities for optimal pigeon farming efficiency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal Science
    • Avian Husbandry
    • Agricultural Engineering

    Background:

    • Optimizing environmental conditions is crucial for efficient poultry production.
    • Artificial lighting is a common practice in enclosed animal housing to control photoperiods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effect of different artificial light intensities on the reproductive performance of White Carneaux pigeons.
    • To compare the productivity of pigeons under artificial lighting versus natural light.

    Main Methods:

    • Pigeons were housed in enclosed pens with four different light intensities (16, 30, 44, 61 lumens/sq. m) for 14 hours daily.
    • Control groups were housed in open pens with natural light.
    • Reproductive parameters including squabs raised, body weight, feed consumption, hatchability, and raising percentage were recorded over 420 days.

    Main Results:

    • The 44 lumens/sq. m. treatment resulted in a significantly higher number of squabs raised compared to other treatments, except for 16 lumens/sq. m.
    • Average squabs raised in enclosed, artificially lit pens (241) were higher than in open pens with natural light (212).
    • No significant differences were observed in body weight, hatchability, or percentage of squabs raised across treatments, though feed consumption varied between 44 and 61 lumens/sq. m.

    Conclusions:

    • Artificial lighting, particularly at 44 lumens/sq. m., can enhance squab production in White Carneaux pigeons.
    • Enclosed housing with controlled lighting may offer advantages over open housing with natural light for pigeon farming.
    • Further research could optimize light intensity and duration for maximum reproductive efficiency.

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