Poultry farms are essential to the agricultural industry and the whole of the United States. These farms range from small, local operations to large-scale endeavors and are responsible for providing society with high-quality meat, eggs and even feathers.
Yet, to produce high-quality products, agricultural professionals must maintain clean, healthy and safe living conditions for all livestock. When designing your livestock’s living quarters, keep the following maintenance tips in mind.
1. Supply Nutritional Feed and Clean Water
It’s important to provide your poultry with fresh food and water daily. Birds require a balanced diet, which changes depending on age and growth stage. Make sure to store the feed properly. You should also routinely check and replace your water to avoid a buildup of contaminants, which could threaten your livestock’s health.
2. Sanitize Regularly
As time passes, your animals will produce fecal matter and manure. If allowed to build up, this sort of waste can cause diseases and impact the health of your birds. Cleaning their coops and pens at designated intervals will mitigate this risk and provide a safer space for livestock to live. To create a protected living environment, you should also install ventilation equipment to deliver proper airflow to the space.
3. Train Employees in Proper Techniques
Training your employees in proven handling techniques will reduce the risk of injury to your livestock while safeguarding your overall operation. With the right knowledge and skills, your staff can perform routine inspections and confidently identify issues requiring intervention. They’ll understand tasks like cleaning, feeding, poultry care, biosecurity and emergency protocols to keep things running smoothly.
4. Control Temperature and Humidity
Keeping your livestock cool and comfortable all day is vital to keeping them healthy. The ideal temperature generally falls between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity around 50%.
Farms worldwide use evaporative pumps as an effective solution to reduce ambient temperature and optimize livestock welfare. Flint & Walling manufactures high-quality farm irrigation pumps that draw water from a source, such as a well or river, and circulate it through poultry pens and livestock barns.
Contact Flint & Walling for More Information About Our Pump Solutions
If you’re looking for ways to improve your poultry farm maintenance workflow, consider installing an evaporative pump. We build three pump models using domestic materials in various sizes and temperature ratings. These pumps adequately cool your environment and protect your livestock. Locate a distributor near you to find an evaporative pump today.
