Effect of Environmental Conditions in Poultry Houses on the Performance of Laying Hens


Authors

  • Bahar Kocaman Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25240-Erzurum, Turkey
  • Nurinisa Esenbuga Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25240-Erzurum, Turkey
  • Ahmet Yildiz Department of Animal Husbandry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ataturk University, 25240-Erzurum, Turkey
  • Ekrem Lacin Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25240-Erzurum, Turkey
  • Muhlis Macit Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25240-Erzurum, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2006.26.30

Keywords:

Environmental condition, laying hens, performance

Abstract

This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of environmental factors (ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, dust, temperature, relative humidity) on egg production feed consumption and feed conversion ratio. Lohman layers (n = 288, 24 wks of age) were blocked according to the location of cages. In the analysis made, it was observed that air of poultry house and productive performance were significantly affected from seasonal changes. In winter and spring months, the amount of feed consumed per kg egg production was found higher in terms of summer and autumn months. In addition, there was a negative and significant correlation between carbon dioxide and relative humidity and egg production. Also, in case of the existence of the increase in gases of poultry houses, it was determined that feed conversion ratio becomes worse.

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Published

2005-12-15

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Kocaman, B., Esenbuga, N., Yildiz, A., Lacin, E., & Macit, M. (2005). Effect of Environmental Conditions in Poultry Houses on the Performance of Laying Hens. International Journal of Poultry Science, 5(1), 26–30. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2006.26.30