Poultry house set up and ventilationCommercial chicken farming requires a high-level of expertise, understanding and commitment to be successful. The following is a guiding checklist for poultry house construction;A poultry house should provide the birds with a comfortable environment and protect them from the extremities of the prevailing weather (rain, wind and sunshine). The ideal stocking density is:- Layers: Two square foot per bird (2sqfoot/bird). - Broilers: One square foot per bird (1sqfoot/bird). To reduce the risk of rodents gaining entrance into the flock house, clear all the vegetation in a radius of 3-5 metres around the pen.

Source: Daily Nation November 17, 2017 17:03 UTC