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Lighting of poultry

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Primefact Number: 604    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Apr 2007

Lighting is an essential component of successful commercial poultry production.

With laying birds (including breeders) light is significant in the development and functioning of the bird’s reproductive system, influencing the age when she starts laying and how many eggs are laid in a given period.

This primefact covers the following topics:

  • Lighting program for laying birds
  • Lighting program for broiler birds
  • Blackout training
  • Types of lights
  • Points to remember
  • Summary of lighting schedules and intensities
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