Success StoryVentilation For Pastured Laying Hens



Ventilation For Pastured Laying Hens

Author: Morgan Hayes

Planning Unit: Biosystems & Agr Engineering

Major Program: Poultry

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Ventilating pastured poultry farms is challenging because the openings to allow the birds onto the pasture create cold air drafts in the barn in winter. Through a relationship built with a farmer here in Kentucky, I was able to visit a very successful pastured laying hen operation in Wisconsin. This farmer has practical working knowledge of ventilation and a thought-out strategy for managing his ventilation systems, which we were able to discuss. I was able to package his concepts with the ventilation principles that make his strategy work in a presentation given at a regional and national meeting. Since giving these presentations, I've had a few farmers reach out for assistance. I expect as pastured poultry continues to expand this practical working knowledge should. provide valuable impact for many producers by improving air quality in the barns and reducing fuel requirements.






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