brooder barn management
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MacFarlane Pheasant Farm, Inc.
Jesse SteurerBrooder Manager
Brooder Management
• Environment
• Chores & Set up
• Chukar technique
Proper Heat Proper Ventilation Proper Water Space Proper Feeder SpaceProper Bedding QualityLighting technique
Heat
3 Zones-• 100 degrees directly under the brooder• 95 degrees at the edge of the brooder• 88-85 degrees at the edge of the brooder
facility***Over heating can stunt birds causing them
to never reach their full potential.***
88-85 degrees
95 degrees
100 degrees
Do not dump the birds directly under the heat. - lactic acid built up can cause birds just
dumped to become dehydrated and weak
Heating Controls
Hi/Low
Manual
On/Off
Helps work with the ventilation.
Controls
Honeywells Heat stage
Fan stages
Visual read out
Farm Alarm 24/7 supervision
heat
water
power
phone
Ventilation
5 main points-Work with the heat2 fan stages preferableHi/Low for first stageCorrect size inlets and shuttersNo dead spots
Water spacing & placingSpacing:0-3 weeks - the more the better- Nipples or mini drinkers
increased space the first week
3-6 weeks .1 sq. ft per bird- if started on nipples, they need to be transitioned to open waters
Placing:- just outside the edge of the
heat ring (control temperature of water)
- Near feed source
Using Chlorine in the drinking water can help keep bacteria from playing a large role in the brooder barns
Feeder spacing and placingPlacing: Place at the edge of the heat
source Place near water source
Fill the room
Use coccidiostat and higher protein with correct pellet size
Spacing: 0-3 weeks
-the more the better-suggest using supplemental feeders for increased availability the first week
3-6 weeks .5 sq. ft per bird
Bedding Quality• Correct bedding
- woodchips, straw, etc• Processing of bedding
- kiln dried woodshavings- no rain on straw
• Keep dampness & mold away -Stalosan F-Mold Guard-Air movement
React as fast as possible to mistakes or problem situations.
Guard against asper and other molds in a proactive manner
Birds on damp bedding can get chilled and develop hypothermia
Fog your buildings
Oxine AH
Lighting Technique
• Stimulating activity helps lower mortality and aggression
• Better feed conversion with certain lighting techniques
• Hold the birds near the brooders
ControlsParagon timer Automatically turns lights on/off
Helps activate the birds
Dimmer switch Allows different light intensity
Keeps aggressiveness down
Override timer Allows for human error
Chores & Set-up
Create a Manual
Form Quality Habits
Give yourself time
The ManualAnything & everything should be covered
If you can think or dream about it, it will happen.
All chemicals, medications, feed, etc
Cover the who, what, where, when , why, and how for set up and procedures (#2)
Set up & positioning
Quality Habits Habits help fight fatigue
Reduce mistakes
Act out of instinct
Creates consistency
Time• Overlook critical things
• Stress level rises
• Disease problems
• Profitability goes up
Chukar Rearing
Brooding Technique
• Pile any corners or sides• Consistent heat• No drafts• Constant light• Keep feed and water close to the heat• Keep the bedding dry, DRY,DRY
Transitioning Trimming wings Acclimating to the weather Choosing the correct location for grow
out pens Proactive medication ideas Learn to do field necropsy
Males
Females
Chukar
Redleg
Chukar/Redleg
MacFarlane Pheasant Farm, Inc.
Jesse SteurerBrooder Manager
Questions?