Broiler Breeders require a very specific housing and feeding systems as generally these birds determined to gain weight instead of producing many eggs. Thus, the following housing equipment, its position, concepts are crucial for the successful production of hatching eggs:
Central community nests with auto egg collection or side nests with manual egg collection.
Continuous loop auto feeding with pan or chain feeding.
Correct feeding concept.
Easy access to nests.
Enough space to move around.
2/3 Slatt and 1/3 deep litter option and up to 2.4m (8 ft) slat on side of central nest available.
Tunnel ventilation and minimum ventilation with advanced controller and alarm system.