Effect of stocking density on deep body temperature in broilers - Michael Czarick
Published:March 22, 2018
Michael Czarick (University of Georgia) discussed the impact of stocking density, above every other factor, on the body temperature of broilers and how to notice the important signs, during IPPE 2018 in Atlanta, USA.
Stocking density plays a major role keeping birds on deep litter to keep them comfortable & to develop 5-8 behavioral changes (comparing normal vs compromised space) whether it is broiler or broiler breeders in the house.
There is no such thing "as one size fits all" as far as stocking density in broilers in deep litter is concerned. It varies from one climatic zone to another. It also varies according to the age, weight and sex of the bird.
We kept broiler day old chicks from 35 to 47 days .weight at market from 1900 grams to 2700 grams.temperature varying from 45 c to 8c outside control houses.the best results were gained at stocking density of .80 to .85 sq ft.in hot cold or moderate weather
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