During the last 3 or 4 decades there have been great changes in the poultry production systems of keeping and raising chickens. The modern methods all work for large number of chickens on a farm. The type of system which a farmer chooses will depend on factors such as money costs, ground size, what is to be produced and so forth.
SYSTEMS OF POULTRY MANAGEMENT
There are three systems of poultry management. The system of management defines the extents to which birds are exposed to sunshine, pasture and housing pattern.These aid:
Extensive management
Semi-intensive management
Intensive systems
Extensive Management
Under this system, the domestic fowls are allowed to roan about in search of food and water. There are no proper housing, care and feeding for these birds. Unlimited grassland is available to the birds. The capital investment is small birds. The capital investment is small and the birds population per hectare of land is minimal and production is usually very low. Example of the extensive system of rearing poultry is the free range system.
Semi-Intensive Management
The Semi-Intensive System s mid-way between intensive and extensive system. The birds are housed in a foxed building but are allowed to move about within a fenced area during the day. Their buildings are made up of wood and are raised above the ground with wire netting on the floor to permit easy dropping of faeces. A good example of the Semi-Intensive System is the fold unit system.
Intensive System
Under this system, the birds are confined within the building and the not allowed to move out. It prevents the birds from having access to pasture and sunshine. There is high stocking density which implies a closer contact among the birds. Feeds, water and all medications are provided for the birds.
Two examples of the intensive system of poultry management are:
Deep litter system
Battery cage system
Conclusion
Use your creativity to raise chickens for money. Raising chickens is rewarding, but you’ll get even more benefits if you can make money in the process.
Pick a poultry management system that works for you based on cost, number of birds and breeds.
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