One of the main problems of poultry farmers, especially in broiler farms, is raising a large number of chickens per square meter in the poultry hall. This breeding method has a negative impact on many aspects of the chickens. Some of these effects include:
1. Chicken weight: When chickens are raised in a small area, they can not move easily, which causes weight loss, and in a tight area, chickens are stressed, which causes reduced appetite and weight loss.
2. Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) is one of the most important criteria in broiler breeding, so raising large numbers in a small area reduces this ratio, because chickens can not effectively use food and produce meat.
3. Deterioration of gas levels: - Raising a large number of chickens in a small area causes deterioration of gas levels in the farm, which has a negative impact on the health and productivity of chickens. This disorder causes a lack of oxygen (O2) and an increase in harmful gases such as ammonia (NH3), carbon dioxide (CO2), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which can cause health problems for all chickens on the farm.
4. Spread of diseases: - Raising large numbers of chickens in a small area can cause rapid spread of diseases. Diseases can spread quickly among chickens, such as respiratory diseases and gastrointestinal diseases.