Windbreakers And Shades

Have trees all around your ranging areas.

They act as shade and at the same time sways with the wind to give fresh air. Also acts as wind breaker :)

The curtain used acts as primary wind breakers for the building. It is not wrapped around the walls as that will prevent good air circulation. Wind breakers should be installed in such a distance that it catches the strong cold wind, but allows free flowing air.

Use Your Senses

Tonight Doc Rey was in a farm to check on brooding. When he got there late in the afternoon, he asked that additional heating source be added. Not contented with what science suggests, he set to eat dinner and decided to stay longer. The sky was dark and the wind was starting to blow stronger.

Again, do not be contented with the suggestion of 1watt per bird during brooding. Observe and use your senses. Your eyes and ears will tell you if the chicks are comfortable and contented.

Remember....they need enough heat, but equally important - they need fresh air that circulates. Let the fresh air enter and exit, not just circulating inside that becomes stale.

In cold weather, like tonight, do not put curtains or wrap the brooder's walls....instead, add source of heat.

Think of installing wind breakers :)

Wind Breakers

Planning to plant living fence or trees in your brooding/ranging area?

Having them as wind breakers may be a good idea, aside from the fact of course that they will be productive in terms of fruits, lumber, fragrance, medicinal etc.

How as wind breakers? Observe the direction of the wind and plan planting to break the strong winds.

Why install wind breakers? Instead of putting curtains in the pen, that inhibits proper air circulation, wind breakers will do the job. That will be good for your brooding/ranging area so your Sunshines will be protected. Also if the farm beside you sprays pesticides, you will be able to cover your farm :)