Aspects needing attention in the selection of chicken farm site

In order to build a chicken farm, we must first consider the problem of site selection, and the site selection must be based on the scale and nature of the farm (commercial broilers, commercial laying hens or breeder chickens, etc.). It is related to health and epidemic prevention, the growth of chickens and the work efficiency of breeders, as well as the success or failure and benefit of raising chickens.

Site selection should consider comprehensive factors, such as area, topography, soil, orientation, traffic, water source, power supply, epidemic prevention conditions, natural disasters and economic environment, and so on.

(1) it is beneficial to epidemic prevention. Chicken breeding sites should not be chosen in densely populated residential areas or factory concentration areas, in places with frequent traffic, or near livestock and poultry trade places; they should be chosen in more remote areas where vehicles can reach them. Such places are not easily infected by epidemic diseases and are conducive to epidemic prevention.

(2) the venue should be located in a high, dry and well-drained place. If in the plain area, should choose the place that the terrain is high and dry, slightly to the south or southeast; if in the mountainous and hilly area, it is appropriate to choose the south slope, the inclination is below 20 degrees. Such a place is easy to drain and receive sunlight, warm in winter and cool in summer. It is better to have fish ponds in the site to facilitate sewage discharge and to carry out waste utilization and comprehensive management.

(3) there should be shade in the venue. There should be green bamboo, tree shade and grass in the venue to facilitate chicken activities.

(4) the site should have water and power supply. Chicken farms need water and electricity, so they must have water and power. The best source of water is tap water. If there is no tap water, it should be selected in a place rich in groundwater resources and suitable for drilling wells, and the water quality should meet the sanitary requirements.

(5) it should be enclosed within the scope of the site. The site should form an independent closed system (surrounded by bamboo or brick walls) to prevent outsiders from entering casually and from outside livestock, poultry and wild animals.