The tools for broiler and layer chicken farming are now increasingly diverse. Starting from places to eat, places to drink, cell decks, exhaust fans, and don't forget what we will discuss this time, namely heaters. What is the importance of this tool for your livestock business?
As the name implies, this tool is used to generate heat and warm chicks. Chicks do not have complete feathers that can make their bodies warm. This tool will produce heat that makes the chicks body warm. In the world of chicken farming, this heat-producing device is also known as a brooder.
Types of Heaters
There are several types of heaters used by chicken farmers. Although different types, but each heater still produces a temperature that suits the needs of chicks to grow. Also note that each chick needs a different temperature according to their age.
Chicks aged 0-3 days need a temperature of 32-35°C, chicks aged 4-7 days need a temperature of 29-34°C. The older the age, the lower the temperature needed because the fur begins to grow and begins to warm its own body.
Back again on the types of heaters, here are some types of heaters commonly used by chicken farmers:
1. Heater Central
Central heater is one type of heater commonly used by large-scale chicken farmers. The central heater can be used to heat approximately 1000 chicks. The temperature produced by the central heater is also stable so it is safe to use to heat the chicks.
Stable temperature and large capacity make this type of heater the choice of many chicken farmers. By using a central heater, farmers also do not need to add to the use of other types of heaters.
2. Kerosene Heater
Kerosene heaters are also widely used by chicken farmers. This tool is quite easy to use and also easy to adjust the temperature. However, please note that this tool is prone to leaks and fires so it should be used with care.
4. Gasolec heaters
This heater is very popular among chicken farmers, both small and large scale. This heater is considered practical and safe to use. Temperature settings can also be done easily according to the needs and age of the chicks that are warmed.