What to Consider When Installing Poultry Air Inlets for Layer Farms

What to Consider When Installing Poultry Air Inlets for Layer Farms

Layer farms need good air to keep the chickens healthy. It makes the chickens comfortable and provides them with fresh air. A key portion of good air design is installing poultry air inlets. Air inlets are simply holes in the walls of the chicken house that let fresh air in and move it around a little bit through the chickens. There are some things to consider when adding air inlets to ensure that they work well and keep the chickens healthy.  

Advantages 

When installing air inlets, consider their size and their location to ensure air movement in the chicken house is good. If the air openings are too small, there will not be enough fresh air and the chickens could become sick. If the Air Inlet are too large, a chill can also occur, and that too may make it difficult for the chickens to stay warm. You have to get the right size. Vent holes should be up high on the walls of the chicken house, where hot air collects. That is how fresh air gets mixed in with the hot air and distributed consistently throughout the house.

Benefits 

Insulate air inlets so that heat is kept inside when it’s cold outside. Otherwise, they are not insulated and cold air gets in through the cracks, and you have to work that much harder and pay that much more in heating the chicken house. Insulation on the air inlets also helps prevent cold air from getting inside and keep warm air in, which makes it more comfortable for the chickens. It’s also worth inspecting to ensure the insulation is in good condition and not damaged, which can determine how well the inlets function. Regular cleaning and monitoring air inlets to prevent obstruction is very important to ensure free flow of air. The air inlets can become blocked by dust and dirt, preventing the wind from entering the chicken house over time. This can create poor air quality and health problems in chickens. Changing and cleaning out the poultry house air inlet frequently, and clearing anything blocking them, can help avoid these issues. Check the air inlets for damage, and repair them if need be to keep them functioning well.

Discuss airflow inlets with a professional for the type that will be best for your layer farm. 

There are a variety of air inlets, and each has its pros and cons. An expert can help you select the proper poultry air inlet for your chicken house and climate. They can also work with you on designing a ventilation system to match repeated chickeneering (what your chickens need to be healthy and steward of the earth happy.