1. Broiler Housing & Equipment Topic # 3133A Ashlee Gibson

2. Broiler Project  Broiler- Young chicken 6-7 weeks  Cornish  Ultimate meat breed  8lbs  Goals  Efficient  Quality  Limited casualties http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/dankebros/WhiteCornishBantam.jpg

3. Preparing the Housing  Sanitation  Litter  Lighting  Temperature  Humidity  Ventilation  Floor space http://scnc.sps.k12.mi.us/~pasture/pics/brooder_bg.jpg

4. Sanitation  Before chicks arrive  Scrub area  Disinfect  During raising  Keep dry and clean  Remove dead carcasses  Clean contaminated feed & waters

5. Litter  Important to keep clean, dry litter  Decrease disease spread  Newspaper  Woodchips http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40136000/jpg/_40136721_chickensb_ap_203.jpg

6. Lighting/ Temperature  Heat lamps dual purpose  Hang about 18 inches above litter  Move up or down to control temp  Keep lights on 24 hours  Promotes eating  Chicks not scared  Temp 90-95° F  Lowered as chickens get older  Not too hot not too cold

7. Ventilation  Slots in house  Small fan  Why Important  Control disease associated with ammonia

8. Floor space  Require about.5-.75 ft 2 per bird  As grow require more room  Increase pen size  Chick Guard  Cardboard or wood to keep chicks by heat source  Circular http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp?pcID=8&paID=1039&sonID=218

9. Feed and Water  Feed and water available at all times  Clean  Feed and water placement  Do not want fighting for feed space

10. Conclusion  Design an adequate floor plan for efficient growth  Keep pen clean and dry  Constant supply of feed and water  Comfort is key