Poultry Farming
8 articles on poultry farming from MistSystem: practical guides, data and technical explanations for venue owners and operators.
Ideal Broiler House Temperature: Chart by Age and How to Measure It
Temperature and humidity targets for broiler houses from day-old chicks to harvest. Week-by-week chart, correct measurement practice, and what happens when targets slip.
Humidity in Close House Poultry Barns: Why It Matters and How to Lower It
Where barn humidity comes from, the reference limits, how to lower it, and why evaporative cooling can make things worse without sensor control.
Close House vs Open House Poultry: Differences, Pros and Cons
Comparing close house and open house poultry barns: how ventilation works in each, the real trade-offs, and what to consider before upgrading.
Heat Stress in Poultry: Signs, Causes and How to Manage It
Recognising heat stress in broilers and layers, what causes it, what to do during an episode, and the long-term fixes for tropical poultry houses.
How to Cool a Poultry House During the Hottest Hours
Practical steps to lower poultry house temperature: cut heat coming in, remove the heat present, then cool the air. Including where fans stop helping.
Layer House Temperature and What Heat Does to Egg Production
Reference temperature and humidity for layer houses, how heat cuts production and shell quality, and how to hold temperature through the critical hours.
Poultry Cooling Pads: How They Work, What They Do, and Where They Stop
How evaporative cooling pads work in close house poultry barns, what determines their performance, the maintenance they need, and why the far end still runs hot.
Tunnel Ventilation in Poultry Houses: How It Works and Where It Stops
How tunnel ventilation works in close house barns, the air speed required, the wind chill effect, and the point where adding fans stops helping.