Features and Differences between Open and Controlled Environment Housing for Chickens
Chicken houses are broadly divided into open housing and controlled environment housing. However, open housing is usually less productive than controlled environment housing. In my opinion, farm housing transitions from open to controlled environments based on weather conditions and the country's income level. Nevertheless, there are clear disparities between these two forms.
Open housing
Open housing relies on natural airflow regulated by curtain height. Curtains are installed on both sides of the chicken house, initially at the same height. Adjustments are made when wind enters from one side. Circulating fans can mitigate some of the drawbacks.
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| This is an open housing and you can see the circulating fan. |
Maintaining Summer Ventilation in Open Housing
- Reduce stocking density
- Enhance roof insulation
- Operate circulating fans
- Implement tunnel ventilation in the cooling system
Controlled Environment Housing
Controlled environment housing employs negative pressure ventilation. Air inside the chicken house is expelled, drawing in fresh air through the inlet. This approach eliminates external influences, creating an artificial environment. It's driven by the administrator's expertise in system configuration and adapts temperature and ventilation based on chicken density.
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| This is the controll environment housing. |
Conclusion
The controlled environment housing section will include a ventilation overview, which will be posted soon.