Poultry house

 Poultry farming is an alternative income generating activity for farmers with small land, as it requires less land and limited means. Eggs and chicken meat are very nutritious and sell well on the market.

There are two types of poultry farming: egg laying hens and broilers ( raised for meat)

1. Poultry house

Chicken must have sufficient living space, light and air. Space should be provided as follows:

• 1m ² for 20 chicks (One day to 30 days )
• 1m ² for 10 chickens (1to 5months)
• 1m ² for 5 laying hens.
• Hens must have a safe enclosure for relax walking inside .
• The enclosure should be designed in a way that does not allow hens to go out.
• For chicks ( from one day to 30 days), the house must be heated using charcoal stove or electricity lights.