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Poultry What is the appropriate size(in feet) will be appropriate for 500 birds brooder house?

nedward

nedward

Veterinarian
Brooding space per chick under normal conditions should be 6-7 sq inches per chick. This should be constructed inside the same poultry unit which should be given floor spaces of 1sqft and 2sqft per bird for broilers and layers respectively
 
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