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State-of-the-Art Breeder Farm: Pre-Engineered with Battery Cages and Automatic Manure Removal System

Gartech Equipments is proud to present its Broiler Breeder project, offering a turnkey solution that includes a pre-engineered building with robust galvanized structures, PIR panels for superior insulation and fire resistance, along with a Turbo Tunnel Ventilation System and an automated manure removal system

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Introducing Gartech's Omnicon R20 Climate Controller

Experience unmatched precision and reliability with Gartech's Omnicon R20 climate controller, an advanced solution featuring 20 output relays designed specifically for poultry applications. This state-of-the-art climate controller offers a sophisticated touchscreen display with a user-friendly icon-based menu, ensuring seamless navigation and intuitive control.

Tailored to Modern Poultry Houses:

The Omnicon R20 is expertly engineered to cater to modern poultry houses equipped with turbo tunnel ventilation systems. Its versatility shines through with the capability to operate in nine distinct stages, including Minimum Ventilation (with heater), Cross Ventilation, Tunnel Ventilation, Turbo Tunnel Ventilation, Air Inlet, Cooling Curtain, Cooling, Light, Feed, and Water.

Key Features that Set Omnicon R20 Apart:

Remote Control Access through Mobile or Desktop: The Omnicon controller screen can be remotely accessed through a Mobile device (application) or Desktop computer using internet.

Smart Airflow Management:

During Minimum Ventilation, the Omnicon intelligently runs fans within specific groups to maintain uniform airflow throughout the poultry house, ensuring optimal ventilation.

Humidity Control

The Omnicon is designed to handle high-humidity climates with perfection. It automatically deactivates cooling, once the desired humidity level is reached, while triggering additional fans when relative humidity surpasses the set point.

Comprehensive Data Visualization at your fingertips

Experience convenience with the Omnicon's ability to present the entire flock's growth data in both tabular and graphical formats on its live color screen, providing valuable insights within a few taps.

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How to Start a Profitable Broiler Poultry Farm: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ever wondered if your hard work, dedication, and commitment hatch into something truly gratifying? Then, welcome to the world of broiler farming - your golden egg when it comes to revenue, profits, and above all, satisfaction! But hold on! Running a broiler poultry farm demands extensive planning and executing your plan appropriately. It is surely challenging but equally exciting. This step-by-step broiler poultry farming guide can help you carve your own roadmap to success. Prepared to hit the road? Let's get going then!

What is Broiler Poultry Farming?

Broiler chicken farming means raising chickens for meat. It involves breeding chicks for rapid and efficient growth. They are raised in large, buildings termed Poultry houses/Barns. The aim is to raise healthy birds from day-old chicks to market weight quickly. The processing usually happens in about 5 to 6 weeks of age. Now that you know what broiler farming is, let's look at how to start it.

Step Guide to Start Broiler Poultry Farming in India

Knowing how to begin a broiler chicken farm business was never so easy! This 9-step guide can help you get started with your broiler chicken farming business.

Research

The poultry business is complex, competitive, and demanding. So, before you begin investing money, research the industry.Start by understanding the market demand, potential challenges, and key success factors. Contract farming for large Integration companies is a stable and sustainable approach but sometimes with marginal profits. Consider studying the successful broiler businesses in your region, speaking with experienced farmers, visiting them, and comprehending local regulations. It will help you know the territory you are entering, prepare for it better, and thrive.

Prepare a Business Plan

A solid and thoughtful business plan lays the foundation for a successful venture. Accordingly, it must include every aspect, including the following.

Potential Poultry House locations

Business mission and goals

Estimated initial costs

Funding alternatives (investors, financial institutes, self, friends, and family)

A breakdown of operating expenses

Marketing and sales strategies

Risk assessment strategies

Select the Right Location

Location plays an instrumental role in driving the success of your broiler Murgi/ Poultry farm. Unlike other businesses that need a prime location in the heart of the city, poultry farms are usually located away from the city or sparsely residential regions. Nevertheless, while selecting a location, you must ensure,

Accessibility for easy, convenient, and economical transportation

Leveled, clean, open and ventilated land.

Where summers are hot (Tropical or temperate climate) it is advisable to build Poultry houses in east / west direction. i.e during summer the sun should travel along the roof line of Poultry House. This will help minimize heat transfer in building ensuring cooler environment in Poultry House. Hence ensure east to west side of the land is minimum 25 meters plus the proposed length of the Poultry House.

If the summers are hot, it is advisable to locate the farm where the climate is dry during summer. Evaporative cooling is the only economically viable system for Poultry Farming. The reduction in temperature is directly dependent on outside air humidity. Dryer the climate better the temperature reduction.

Access to clean water and a reliable and seamless electricity supply. (Present day Broiler farms are equipped with automated systems and need stable and continuous power supply)

Land should be elevated with proper rain/storm water drainage availability. Check the land history in terms of water logging/flooding of the proposed location.

Check for statutory permissions required if any.

Ensure there is sufficient space for expansion.

Create the Poultry Setup

Broilers demand a comfortable, hygienic, well-ventilated and insulated setup to grow and stay healthy. Accordingly, your poultry setup must include,

Well-ventilated, Insulated, spacious, and predator-proof poultry house.

Proper heating systems for young chicks to stay warm and develop properly.

Heating capacity and building insulation should be calculated based on severe winter conditions in the proposed locality.

Heating source must be determined based on what is economical, environment friendly and easily available locally.

If feed is coming in bags, then an exclusive feed storage facility should be provided to keep it dry and fresh. Storage capacity should be calculated based on the quantum and frequency of feed delivery.

If feed is delivered in bulk truck, then ensure there is proper motorable road up to feed silo with sufficient space for the truck to turn around.

Silo Capacity is determined based on total housing capacity and the frequency of delivery. Silo should have sufficient empty capacity to accommodate a total bulk feed truck capacity or at least 1 or 2 compartment of big truck. This should be discussed and finalized with the feed supplier.

Feeding System should be selected diligently. Feed is biggest cost of your product "The Broiler" and major deciding factor of your profitability. The system must work 24/7 for many years to come. Hence should be purchased from reliable reputed company that can provide after sales service and spares for many years to come. Design and quality of feed Pan is of paramount importance. The Pan should be easy to Clean with minimum components. More components mean more work during cleaning, operating and expensive for maintenance. Select Feed Pan which enables chicks to eat from it easily from day one. This is very important as providing additional supplementary feeders for first few days is very cumbersome and labor intensive. Avoid using Pans that need feed level adjustments for different age groups. This is also very time consuming, labours and can cause feed wastage if done incorrectly.

Water is most critical input but unfortunately is also the most neglected. Ensure availability of Ample clean water while selecting Land. Total Chemical and Bacteriological analysis of water should be done and a suitable water treatment Plant must be installed.

Watering system: Nipple drinking system is most widely used and recommended. Side action or 360deg type nipples should be used in broiler rearing. In warm weather it is recommended to use high flow nipples with drip cups. Frequent Flushing of nipple system is highly recommended. The Nipple drinking system should be well equipped easy flushing arrangement. Water pressure is most crucial aspect in functioning of correct nipple system alongside the flushing system. The incoming water pressure should be above 1 bar. 1 kg/cm2) 14 PS1. It is advisable to install a pressure pump for the incoming water.

Fans play a crucial role in maintaining proper ventilation in the Poultry House. For a tunnel ventilation system, it is necessary to maintain velocity up to 3.5meters/sec. (700 ft/min) during summer. To achieve this velocity, selection of right fan is very important. Until recent past 50 inches (diameter) box fans were popularly used. However, these 6 blade fans are cheap but not power efficient for required high capacities of Modern-Day Poultry Farm. They have limitations of capacity when it comes to achieving required high air velocity. Today Larger Diameter Cone Fans (54-inch diameter) are used in Modern Day Poultry Farm to achieve the demanding high air velocity. These fans are power efficient and have higher throughput capacity. Higher Capacity mean almost 30% to 40% lessor number of fans to achieve required air velocity. High efficiency fans have 3 to 4 aerodynamically designed blades that can run at demanding low and high RPM.

Cooling Pads: Ensure the area of cooling pads is in commensurate with the capacity of incoming air. For efficient cooling the pads should be kept clean of dust and scale. As a standard practice 25% recycled water should bleed off to avoid scaling. However, this will depend upon the quality of incoming water. Higher the Hardness and TDS more the bleeding.

Heating System: There are many types of heating systems available in the market. Primarily they can be classified as Infrared heaters, Space (Air) heaters Embedded Radiant Heater. In Broiler farming heating is required for every cycle hence should be integral part of the entire system. Selection of heating system should be based on economically and easily available energy source. Energy means cost and to conserve this expensive energy cost it is imparitive to have a properly insulated airtight Poultry House. Else it like poring water in a leaking utensil. Heating system has to be well connected withController, air inlets and minimum ventilation fans to achieve perfect brooding condition without eye watering ammonia, carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.

Poultry House: Today the most neglected aspect in Broiler Farming is the building itself. This building which houses your profit-making birds, and all required expensive equipment. Let,s understand why this is so crucial. Only a healthy flock and a greater number of cycles (harvest) per annum determines the profitability of Broiler Farming. This is possible only if the building is disinfected and cleaned thoroughly before inducting the next flock. Any residual sub clinical infection can cause severe problems affecting flock performance. For this the entire inner surface of the building (walls and ceiling) should be smooth and easily washable. Insulated wall Panels offer such smooth washable clean surface. Further these panels with required R value are excellent for insulation. A well-insulated airtight Poultry House will ensure perfect brooding condition and at the same time it will be a perfect solution for maintaining cooler temperature during Hot summers.

Ventilation and Controllers: The required ventilation in the building can change multiple times every hour and that to base on different seasons, time of the day, age of the bird etc. The controller is brain of the system to understand and control the ever-changing ventilation parameters. In tandem with Big Fans, Minimum Ventilation Fans, Air inlets, Tunnel inlets, Heating and cooling system, lighting system the controller achieves most comfortable and growth promoting healthy environment in the Poultry house. In addition to monitoring systems the controller should be able to collect real time data like, temperature, humidity, Air pressure, ventilation rate, water and feed consumption in addition to controlling many other equipment like Silo etc. The controller should analyze this real-time data and activate necessary on farm Alarms and online alerts. Remote access and control via internet (Phone/Computer) is must.

( Always consult a specialist while building a Broiler Farm)

Procure Quality Chicks

Quality is the cornerstone of the poultry business and your success as a poultry farmer. Hence, you must buy chicks only from reputed hatcheries. While buying them, you must ensure the chicks you buy are properly vaccinated, healthy, and exhibit a good growth rate. Poor-quality chicks might save you some money. But they will be more susceptible to diseases, high mortality rates, and consequently, financial losses for you.

Buy the Necessary Poultry Farm Equipment

Next, buy the equipment you need for your broiler poultry farm. It includes housing - broiler chicken cages, feeders, watering systems, water filters, pressure tanks, temperature control systems, and lighting systems. You will also have to set up a waste management system to manage waste and keep the poultry healthy, hygienic, and conducive for chicks to grow.

Set Biosecurity Rules and Regulations

Disease outbreaks can inflict diseases on birds, letting all your hard work, and investment down the drain. Prevention helps and lets you go a long way. Here are some preventive measures or biosecurity rules and regulations you must implement.

Keep visitors to a minimum

Disinfect your equipment and farm regularly

Ensure regular vaccination of your birds

Monitor illness signs and act immediately

Control pests and rodents to prevent the spread of diseases

Broiler farming is about meat. Thus, you must regularly check the weight and health of your birds. However, while doing that, you must also maintain detailed records of their daily feed consumption, growth rate, mortality rate, and vaccination schedules. This is part of broiler farming poultry best practices that help you identify issues early, optimize farming productivity, and maintain profitability.

Weave a Network and Market Your Business

Broiler chicken is in demand everywhere. However, you must remember that the market also has many other players already serving broiler lovers for years! Networking and marketing are keys to the success of your broiler poultry farm. So, you must build a network of broiler dealers and meat processing companies across your region, establish relations, and attempt to become their regular supplier.

Some strategies to consider include direct local market selling (including restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, etc.), partnering with meat processing companies for bulk supply, online selling through social media, and gate sales.

Gartech Equipments - Helping Broiler Poultry Farming Flourish!

We hope the above guide helps you start a broiler poultry farming business. However, our role extends to providing broiler poultry farming equipment as well. We are one of the leading poultry equipment suppliers with a global clientele and trust.

Our product range includes everything from broiler chicken cages to nipple drinking systems, pan feeding systems, and much more.

These products integrate the latest technologies, enabling poultry farmers to increase productivity, maintain a healthy environment, and drive more profits. Our support includes everything from equipment setup to maintenance and ensuring regular updates to help you keep up with the evolution in broiler farming.

So, are you ready to take the plunge? If so, we are here to help you. Email us at sales@gartech.co.in to connect with our experts and discuss your needs.

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High-Quality Battery Cages for Poultry – Gartech | Durable & Affordable Solutions

Discover high-quality battery cages for poultry that ensure optimal space, comfort, and productivity for your birds. Our cages are designed with durable materials to withstand long-term use and enhance egg production. Ideal for both small and large-scale poultry farms, they offer easy maintenance and efficient management. Choose the perfect solution to boost your poultry farming operations today.

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Poultry Farm Equipment Manufacturers In India - Gartech Equipments

Gartech is a leading poultry equipment manufacturer in India, providing high-quality poultry farm equipment for efficient farming. Our innovative solutions ensure better productivity and durability for your poultry operations. From automated feeding systems to climate control, we offer a complete range of poultry farm equipment. Contact us today for the best poultry solutions!

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How to Choose the Right Equipment for Your Poultry Farm?

Then choosing the right poultry farming equipment matters. However, amidst the maze of options, making the right choice can be challenging. So, if you've been riddled with them, Gartech helps you select the right setup.

Selecting the Right Poultry Farm Equipment - 7 Factors to Consider

The quality of equipment, its features, functionalities, etc., can make or break your poultry efficiency and consequently, success. Choosing the right poultry farming equipment involves considering the capabilities and offerings vis-Ã -vis your needs. Accordingly, you must consider these seven factors.

1.Poultry Farm Goals and Objectives

Your poultry goals and objectives are at the core of everything. Thus, you must consider them before reviewing equipment. It involves considering the poultry production you wish to do - whether meat production, egg production, or both. Besides, factors like the number of birds and the housing system also matter when assessing the purpose of poultry farming. Additionally, you must consider the scale of operations. However, we will look at the point later in this post.

Additionally, the lack of insulation in many poultry houses contributes to excessive heat loss, making it harder to maintain a stable indoor environment. This not only increases heating requirements but also complicates ammonia management.

2.Farm Space and Layout

Next, calculate the available space and create a farm layout that helps you use your space optimally. Vital factors to consider in this context include utility access, the shape of the land plot, and the arrangement of poultry units. The more efficiently you use the space, the smoother your workflows. Apart from that, prudent use of the space helps ensure adequate ventilation and simplifies feeding and water access, while also enabling efficient maintenance.

3.Operational Scale

Another important consideration is the scale of operations - whether you want to run a small setup, a medium-sized shed, or a large-scale poultry farm. Why do this? This is because the equipment requirements of a small-scale poultry farm are different from those of a medium and large-scale farm. Considering your scale of operations will help you choose the equipment best suited to the number of birds you want to rear and the volume you expect to generate.

4.Essential Poultry Farming Equipment

Every poultry farm is different and so are its equipment needs. However, each commercial farm requires certain machinery to operate efficiently and serve the production purpose. These include the following.

Housing and Ventilation Systems

A well-ventilated poultry house has optimal air circulation, helping you prevent heat and respiratory diseases. You can choose between open or closed housing systems and select ventilation systems that include exhaust systems, fans, and cooling pads.Feeding Equipment

Feeding systems help reduce waste and enable uniform growth. Some options to consider include automatic feeders, manual feeders, and troughs or pan feeders.Watering Systems

Hydration is crucial for bird growth, health, and overall well-being. Accordingly, you can select from nipple drinkers, automated watering systems, or bell drinkers.Egg Collection and Nesting (Layer Poultry Farming)

If you are into layer farming, you must also invest in proper egg collection systems to minimize breakage and contamination. You can consider manual nest boxes (suitable for small farms) or automatic egg collection systems (apt for commercial poultry farming operations, reducing labor and ensuring clean eggs).Brooding and Heating Systems

Maintaining optimal temperature levels is critical for chicks. Some options you can look at in this context include infrared brooders, gas brooders, or electric heat lamps.Waste Management Systems

A clean farm is a healthy one. Dirty and unhygienic conditions can make your farm a breeding ground for germs, harmful bacteria, and diseases. Thus, you must have the right waste management systems to ensure your farm stays hygienic. You can choose from a couple of waste management approaches that include manual cleaning or automated scrapers or belt systems.

5.Durability and Quality

Egg and chicken poultry farming equipment involves a substantial investment. Poor equipment can lead to frequent breakdowns, repairs, etc., draining or delaying your profits. Thus, you must make a thoughtful choice, even if it takes a little longer. Look for experienced and reputed poultry farm equipment manufacturers in India. Equipment from such manufacturers is considered reliable and durable. Additionally, you must check for warranties and certifications ensuring the machinery's quality and compliance with the industry standards in your region. Gartech Equipments ensures reliability, durability, and quality and provides a range of equipment. Explore our offerings.

6.Technology Integration

Poultry production in India has been manual for years. But now, it is time to elevate industry standards. Automating operations and integrating technology are some ways of doing it. Automation streamlines processes, minimizes labor requirements, and enhances efficiency. Thus, you must look for equipment with automated egg collection systems, feeding systems, watering systems, climate control, data monitoring, and more.

7.Maintenance and After-Sales Support

Maintenance is integral to every piece of equipment. However, not every manufacturer provides or assures you of after-sales support like maintenance, repairs, upgrades, etc., in their package. Thus, before you purchase equipment, you must ensure your package includes maintenance and comprehensive after-sales assistance whenever needed. Reputed manufacturers like Gartech exemplify customer service with the end-to-end service they offer. It includes pre-sales consultation and post-sales support.

Prepared to Transform Your Poultry Farming Business?

Choose Gartech. We are poultry production and management experts who deal in different types of poultry farm equipment. Our range of products covers breeder, broiler, and layer farming. They include cages, battery cages, egg collection systems, automated feeders, nipple drinking systems, etc. However, we don't limit ourselves to products but extend our support to factors like technical assistance, maintenance, prompt upgrades, and regular updates. Gartech is the choice of millions of poultry farmers who continue to benefit from our equipment quality, customer-centric approach, and comprehensive support. Email us at sales@gartech.co.in if you want to be next.

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Broiler Cage for Sale | High-Quality Poultry Farming Solutions – Gartech

Get premium broiler cages for sale at Gartech, designed for durability, hygiene, and high farm efficiency. Our advanced poultry cages provide optimal space, ventilation, and easy maintenance. Boost your poultry farming with reliable and long-lasting cage systems. Contact us today for the best solutions!

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Step-by-Step Guide How to Set Up a Successful Layer Poultry Farm

For many people fascinated by the poultry farming business, layer poultry farming catches their attention. It is because layer poultry farming provides a steady income if you become successful at it. So, if you are one among them, you aren't alone. However, how to set up a successful layer poultry farm? This involves an effort as significant as any other business. But with this step-by-step guide from Gartech Equipments, one of the leading poultry equipment manufacturers in India, your journey can become much easier.

What is Poultry Layer Farming?

Poultry layer farming is done with the fundamental purpose of raising layer hens for egg production. This is unlike broiler farming, where the basic aim is meat production. Layer hens typically begin hatching eggs at approximately 18-20 weeks of age and can continue doing so until they are 70-72 weeks old. However, factors like breed and management practices matter when it comes to their egg-laying lifespan. Accordingly, poultry layer farming demands meticulous planning, which includes selecting the right breed, ensuring proper housing, and keeping the birds in excellent health to increase their productivity.

Benefits of Poultry Farm Layer

Poultry layer farming is a popular business within the poultry realm. It is for obvious reasons that include the following.

Steady Income:

Poultry layer farming focuses on eggs, which form the staple food of millions of people. Thus, daily egg production provides steady income to farmers who can sell the eggs to various vendors across the market. Besides, the investment is higher than broiler farming, which focuses on meat production and earning quick profits.

Cost-Effective:

While providing steady income, poultry layer farming also proves cost-effective as these hens require less feed than their broiler counterparts. Additionally, since the productive lifespan (up to 72 to 80 weeks) is high, farmers can enjoy continuous returns in the long run.

Sustainability:

Wondering how poultry layer farming can be sustainable? Well, this type of poultry farming can involve tactics and techniques that enable optimal resource utilization with minimal waste. On the other hand, you can use chicken manure as an organic fertilizer, minimizing waste, and helping improve soil health.

Higher Feed Conversion Efficiency:

Layers are more efficient at converting feed into eggs. Hence, they are more economically and commercially beneficial than meat-producing birds. Now, you must be thinking about how you can optimize these benefits. Of course, the answer is by making the effort to set up a layer poultry farm. Here are the steps to do it.

Set Up Your Layer Poultry Farm with These 7 Easy Steps!

Here's how you can enter the world of layer poultry farming.

1. Research and Planning

Research is fundamental and essential for every business, including layer poultry farming. So, begin with understanding the market demand, the business's regulations, and the environmental conditions in your region. Accounting for these factors will help you identify the scale of your business, the investment required, and the revenue you may generate from it. Accordingly, prepare a commercial business plan or project report to set the roadmap for your venture and try to get financial help if you need it. The report or plan should include every detail, including the initial investment, expected profits, risks, strategies, and routine operational plan.

2. Gather the Capital You Need

The capital you need to start your own poultry layer farm differs depending on the scale of your business and the cost of resources in your region. For instance, for a beginner in the layer poultry business, the smallest farm capacity can range from 5,000 to 15,000 birds, with a project cost of approximately Rs. 35 lakhs to Rs. 80 lakhs. The capital required for starting a poultry farming business varies by scale. If you do not have adequate funds for your venture, you can explore government funding schemes like PM SVANidhi, which offers microloans. In addition, you can opt for small business loans with lower interest rates and various subsidies offered by different states all over India. Another alternative is that of crowdfunding. Asking for support from family and friends can also help you gather a significant amount of capital.

3. Poultry Setup:

Setting up the actual farm involves building the shed with proper housing to maintain the health and productivity of the layer hens. As for housing systems for commercial layers, you can usually include different types of cage systems. Here's more about these options.

A California-Type Cage: It is a traditional poultry cage system used in layer farming. It consists of cages mounted on an A-shaped frame, allowing manure to fall freely onto the ground beneath the cages. Hence, they require high-raised platforms for proper functionality. Typically, these cages are used in open housing systems with natural ventilation. However, since the manure accumulates beneath the cages continuously, this system tends to be less hygienic and poses a higher risk of disease. These cages are available from 2 to 4 tiers and are preferred for farms with a capacity of 5,000 to 25,000 or 30,000 birds per house.

H frame multi-tier vertical cage system: Modern H-Type multi-tier battery cages have gradually replaced California cage systems due to their limitations. These advanced systems, available in 3 to 8 or even 10 tiers, offer significantly higher housing capacity within the same space. Additionally, they provide better hygiene, enhanced automation, and improved efficiency, making them the preferred choice for commercial poultry farming. The H-frame multi-tier cage system is ideal for intensive and super-intensive farming, with capacities ranging from 30,000 to 80,000 or more birds.

In addition to housing, ensure your poultry layer farm is adequately ventilated, and has temperature control systems. Besides, the birds must have access to clean water and feed. Ensuring proper lighting to foster consistent egg production with approximately 15 hours of light daily is also important.

4. Select Premium Layer Chicks

Connect with a reputable hatchery to buy healthy day-old layer chicks. Some best breeds in this regard include Hy-Line, White Leghorn, and Plymouth Rock.

5. Ensure Proper Nutrition

Diet quality and schedule are crucial for successful poultry layer farming. It involves,

Starter feed (0-6 weeks) for chick growth

Grower feed (6-18 weeks) for development

Layer feed (18 weeks onward) enriched with calcium and protein for egg-laying

6. Health Management

Bird health is critical to productivity and profitability. Some good practices include creating a vaccination schedule, conducting regular health checks, maintaining poultry hygiene, and restricting farm visitors to reduce contamination.

7. Egg Collection and Storage

Some steps include; providing nesting boxes, collecting eggs twice a day to prevent breakage, storing eggs in a cool and dry place, and using graded packing. In addition to the above, marketing your produce and selling it in a timely manner also matters. You must grow your network by connecting with local markets, grocery stores, online delivery stores, supermarkets, wholesalers, etc.

How Can Gartech Equipments Contribute to Your Success?

Gartech Equipments encourages new poultry entrepreneurs with its premium poultry farming equipment. Our equipment, which includes brooder cages, breeder cages, layer, egg collection systems, etc. feature the most advanced technology, premium materials for durability, and excellent after-sales support. All our products are known for their durability, efficiency and capabilities to ensure poultry efficiency, longevity, and productivity. Prepared to embark on your journey to a successful poultry business? Email us at sales@gartech.co.in to explore more about our support

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Managing Ammonia During Winter in Deep Litter Broiler Houses

Ammonia buildup in poultry houses, particularly during winter, poses a significant challenge for poultry farmers. Effective ammonia management is crucial for ensuring bird health and maintaining optimal productivity levels. Below, we explore how ammonia forms, its risks, and practical solutions, including poultry equipment for controlling ammonia in deep litter broiler houses during the colder months.

How Does Ammonia Form?

Ammonia (NH₃) primarily originates from manure that accumulates in deep litter systems. As litter moisture levels rise, they create an ideal environment for bacterial activity, which breaks down nitrogen compounds in the manure. One of the key byproducts of this breakdown is ammonia. High levels of ammonia can have detrimental effects on both poultry health and worker safety, especially during winter months when natural ventilation is limited.

Ideally, ammonia concentrations in poultry houses should remain below 25 ppm (parts per million). When levels exceed this threshold, it can negatively impact bird respiratory health, reduce productivity, and even increase mortality rates. During winter, outside temperatures are low, reducing the effectiveness of ventilation fans. This creates a situation where toxic gases, including ammonia, accumulate inside the house due to limited airflow, further exacerbating the problem.

In broiler poultry farms that rely on sidewall curtains and lack effective minimum ventilation systems, maintaining optimal temperatures becomes challenging. During the brooding stage, chicks require temperatures between 32°C and 36°C. However, due to the heat loss through side curtains and poor insulation farmers never achieve these temperature levels. Therefore, most farmers try to cover the house by covering the brooding area and providing additional covers on the side curtains. Consequently, these additional closures trap the air ventilation and contribute to the increase in toxic gases inside the house. When ventilation is inadequate, ammonia buildup becomes more pronounced, especially as warmer temperatures accelerate the breakdown of uric acid in the manure, leading to higher ammonia concentrations.

In such conditions, farmers often attempt to mitigate ammonia by opening side wall curtains halfway. While this allows for some gas exchange, it is not enough to maintain proper ventilation, resulting in a dangerous rise in ammonia levels. To combat this, some farmers use large fans to improve air circulation. However, these fans expel significant amounts of warm air, leading to increased heating costs and further temperature fluctuations.

Additionally, the lack of insulation in many poultry houses contributes to excessive heat loss, making it harder to maintain a stable indoor environment. This not only increases heating requirements but also complicates ammonia management.

Poultry Industry Equipment: Solutions for Managing Ammonia in Winter

Winter Ventilation Equipment:

Proper winter ventilation is essential for controlling ammonia levels. Minimum ventilation fans are key to removing toxic gases without causing excessive air drag. These fans are designed to exhaust just enough air to prevent ammonia buildup while maintaining stable temperatures. Proper side air inlets are also vital they ensure that cool air does not directly blow over the birds and help maintain even airflow throughout the house.

Tunnel inlets are effective at blocking drafts and preventing wind chill from affecting the birds. This helps create a stable and comfortable environment even in cold weather.

Insulated House Design:

One of the most effective ways to manage ammonia during winter is to ensure your poultry house is properly insulated. Insulated walls, roofs, and ceilings help retain heat, reducing the reliance on supplemental heating equipment. The recommended insulation levels for poultry houses are between R-19 and R-25. This insulation not only reduces energy costs but also helps maintain a consistent internal temperature, supporting bird health and well-being.

Insulation also aids in better ammonia control. By reducing the need for excessive heating, you can avoid overworking ventilation systems, which are crucial for managing both temperature and air quality. Proper insulation limits heat loss and makes it easier to maintain the required airflow and ammonia levels.

Reliable Climate Control Systems:

A well-maintained climate control system is essential for monitoring and regulating the poultry house environment. These systems control ventilation fans, inlets, heaters, and humidifiers, ensuring that all equipment works together efficiently. The use of accurate sensors for temperature, humidity, and static pressure allows for precise control, which is critical during winter when conditions can fluctuate rapidly.

By continuously monitoring and adjusting the environment, climate control systems help maintain the ideal temperature and humidity levels for poultry, improving both productivity and bird health. Additionally, this reduces the strain on heating systems and helps manage ammonia buildup more effectively.

Keep the Litter Dry:

Although this isn't a poultry equipment-specific solution, it plays a crucial role in efficient broiler feeding and broiler farming. Moisture in the litter is one of the primary contributors to ammonia production. To control ammonia levels, it's essential to keep the litter as dry as possible. Properly adjusted drinkers can help prevent water spillage, which is a common cause of wet litter. Regularly inspect the water system for leaks, and address any issues promptly.

If the litter becomes too wet, it is important to add dry bedding material to absorb excess moisture. This will help maintain the balance of the litter and reduce the likelihood of ammonia buildup. Additionally, periodic litter management practices such as turning the litter can help further reduce moisture and ammonia concentrations.

Looking for Poultry Industry Equipment?

Do you run a broiler poultry farm and struggling with managing ammonia levels during winter? Then, Gartech, one of the leading poultry equipment manufacturers, is here to help. We provide a range of poultry equipment, including cage broiler systems to help farmers maintain the right ventilation, optimal temperature levels, proper spacing, dry environment and more. Our equipment is trusted by thousands of poultry farmers worldwide. So, call us at +91 7447798692 to learn more about our broiler poultry farm equipment.

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Maximizing Poultry Health and Productivity Through Effective Ventilation

Ventilation is fundamental to every business, particularly those where production is involved. Poultry farming isn't an exception. Whether you are raising chickens for eggs or meat, ventilation in poultry houses is critical in keeping the flock healthy and productive. Thanks to advancements in poultry technology. Today, you can avail of various types of poultry house ventilation systems to ensure fresh air circulation, control temperature, humidity and air velocity. This blog explores the types of poultry ventilation systems and how each works to enhance poultry efficiency.

Importance of Ventilation in Poultry Farms - Why Ventilation Matters?

Fundamentally, the purpose of poultry house ventilation is to ensure a consistent supply of fresh air to the flock, maintain optimal indoor temperatures, regulate airspeed, and manage humidity levels. This creates a comfortable and healthy environment that supports bird welfare and productivity.

Maintaining the Right Temperature

Overheating can result in heat stress, reducing feed intake, decelerating growth, and even death. On the other hand, cold conditions can increase feed consumption and reduce productivity. An efficient ventilation system helps ensure a stable and comfortable environment for the birds by maintaining the optimal temperature ranges.

Ensuring Proper Airflow

Poultry manure that releases ammonia, CO2, and other toxic gasses. Ammonia buildup derived from manure particularly proves dangerous. It irritates the respiratory systems of birds, weakening their immune response, potentially resulting in more severe health problems like Newcastle disease or Infectious Bronchitis.

Maintaining the right indoor air quality in poultry farming is critical in preventing these gasses from accumulating and leading to respiratory problems, poor growth, and an unhealthy environment. Keeping the poultry area ventilation helps release these gasses promptly and keep a clean, pleasant, and breathable atmosphere throughout the shed.

Maintaining Fresh Air Supply

Oxygen is crucial for the survival of every living being, including poultry. Birds demand a steady supply of fresh oxygen for respiration. It influences their metabolism, energy production, and overall health. The lack of sufficient fresh Air can impact growth, egg production, and the general well-being of birds. Maintaining a well-oxygenated environment can prove conducive to maintaining high egg production rates. Fresh air fosters steady egg production and improves the quality of eggs.

Ventilation System in Poultry Houses - Types of Poultry Ventilation Systems

Here are some common types of ventilation used in the poultry industry.

Natural Ventilation / Open Poultry House

Natural ventilation allows fresh air inside. Hence, it is amongst the best alternatives, particularly in smaller poultry setups with mild climates. It involves keeping both sides of the house open with a chain link and a curtain on it. The curtains can be opened and closed according to the requirement of the flock and climatic conditions. Also, in some cases there are small windows or side vents on the side walls to allow air to flow naturally across the shed.

Tunnel Ventilation

Another effective ventilation method is tunnel ventilation. It is commonly used in large poultry houses, particularly in warmer climates. Tunnel ventilation is a system designed to maintain optimal airflow and cooling in a poultry house. It works by drawing fresh, cool air through cooling pads installed at one end of the house (preferably on the west side, to leverage natural shading) and directing it longitudinally across the interior. High-efficiency fans installed at the opposite end create a continuous flow of air, ensuring uniform cooling and improved ventilation throughout the house.

Automated Ventilation Systems

Poultry farms are increasingly adopting automated systems in view of increasing efficiency and meeting production demands. Environmentally controlled or Automated or ventilation systems are one of them. These systems help monitor and control temperature, humidity, static pressure and fresh air intake in real time. They use sensors to detect changes in the environment and adjust the air velocity and humidity to ensure adequate fresh air supply and desired temperature without manual intervention. Proper ventilation enhances the flock's efficiency and productivity by creating a healthy and comfortable environment.

Need Reliable and Advanced Poultry House Ventilation? Choose Gartech!

Poultry ventilation systems play a crucial role in maintaining the health and productivity of the flock. From natural to mechanical and tunnel ventilation, each system has its benefits and challenges depending on the climate, house size, and operational goals. Thus, you must invest in system that suits your needs and prevalent conditions to ensure the productivity, quality, and health of your bird. If you are looking for such systems, Gartech has got you covered!

Gartech Equipments is one of India's trusted and leading manufacturers of advanced poultry farm ventilation systems.

We offer highly efficient ventilation solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each project and adapt to the weather conditions at the project location.

Our range includes Tunnel Ventilation, Turbo Tunnel, and the advanced CAVT ventilation systems. These cutting-edge systems are seamlessly integrated with our state-of-the-art climate controllers, like GE OmniCon, ensuring optimal performance and precise environmental management. Email us at sales@gartech.co.in to connect with our sales team and navigate our product details.

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The Importance of Managing Nipple Drinking Systems for Poultry Farming

Ensuring a constant supply of clean and hygienic water is as necessary in the poultry business as it is in every other. Conventional methods of providing water resulted in spillage, wastage, and various other issues, affecting bird health and productivity.

However, nipple drinking systems have emerged as a game-changer in this regard. Many poultry farmers worldwide use them to deliver water to their poultry. While providing a reliable water source to the birds, they also help minimize contamination and reduce labour expenses for farmers. However, a nipple drinker for poultry has to be meticulously installed and managed carefully. Why? Let us delve into it in this blog.

What is a Nipple System in Poultry?

A nipple drinking system automated water delivery to poultry, providing clean and fresh drinking water to the birds. The system comprises water nipples (in the form of small valves or dispensers) that release water when the birds peck or push them. The nipples are often attached to a pipe supplying water. The birds drink the water by activating the nipples with their beaks. Nipple systems offer numerous benefits, simplifying and making water delivery more effective. Let's look at them.

Benefits of Nipple Drinker System

Here's how properly installed and managed nipple drinking systems can prove advantageous to poultry farmers

Reduced Contamination

Water is delivered to the bird through the nipple, reducing the chance of contamination. Thus, birds don't have to drink from open water sources, which can be potentially breeding grounds for pathogens, bacteria or algae

Efficient Water Use

The system dispenses the water only when the birds peck at the nipple, reducing water wastage. It refers to a more efficient use of water and less water-soaked bedding. Besides, some nipple drinking systems have water pressure adjustments, making it easier for farmers to manage water consumption.

Improved Health Outcomes

Damp conditions caused due to water spillage and wastage can breed bacteria and various other harmful creatures. However, a precision supply of water helps maintain a dry environment, minimizing the chances of common poultry diseases. It results in healthier and more productive birds with excellent growth rates

Importance of Managing Nipple Drinker Systems Appropriately

A nipple drinker for poultry benefits poultry farmers in various ways as already seen above. However, one can reap them only when the system is installed and managed appropriately. Besides, managing the poultry nipple drinker is critical for many other reasons. Let's look at each

Correct Water Pressure

Nipple drinking systems minimize water wastage. However, improper water pressure can lead to dispensation of excess water, resulting in water spills and leaks. Let alone create wet litter conditions! The excess water pressure in the bedding can increase humidity in the poultry house, fostering bacterial growth and making it difficult for the birds to breathe. Accordingly, it is necessary to set the water at a pressure suitable for chickens. Manufacturers can guide poultry farmers in this regard and help them set the right water pressure.

Automating the Nipple Drinkers

Contaminated or inadequate water can lead to poor growth rates and disease outbreaks. Hence, every poultry farm must ensure a clean and sufficient water supply to maintain bird productivity, growth and health. One of the best ways to do so is using automatic nipple drinkers. These deliver water directly to birds in a controlled and enclosed manner, reducing the risk of contamination.

Minimizing Leakages

Leaks and wastewater also damage the bedding, creating unhygienic conditions that foster bacterial growth. A few reasons for it include poor installation, using substandard material or system malfunction due to inappropriate water pressure. Besides, some birds may not be used to drinking water via nipples, resulting in spills.

To address these issues, poultry farmers must ensure careful installation of premium equipment, perform routine system maintenance and seek professional help wherever needed. Another way to minimize leakages is to install drip cups underneath the nipples. These catch excess water and prevent it from falling onto the litter, keeping the environment dry and hygienic. Furthermore, training the birds to use the system can help minimize spills and prevent unnecessary wastage.

Customization for Chickens

Water availability and quality play a significant role in chick growth and health. Dehydration can pose a serious risk, particularly for young chicks. Accordingly, poultry farmers must monitor water consumption to ensure chicks drink enough water. Here, it is necessary to customize the nipple drinking system's design for chicks. The nipples must provide a suitable water flow rate for their age and size to ensure chickens get water in the required quantities based on their growth stages.

High-Pressure Flushing

High-pressure flushing of the nipple drinker for poultry helps maintain a steady supply of clean and cool water. Conducting regular high-pressure flushes removes contaminants, prevents blockages, and keeps the flock healthy and more productive.

Using a Proportionate Liquid Injecting Medicator

Many farmers administer sugary water during the first/second week of the chicken's age. If not diluted sufficiently and flushed immediately after administration, it can choke the system, sometimes even beyond repairs. To prevent it, experts advise installing a simple proportionate liquid injecting medicator.

The Gartech Medicator proves useful in this regard. While helping maintain clean water, the solution also enables poultry farmers to administer medications, vitamins and other essential supplements to the flock.

The medicator is connected to the water line, where it automatically mixes medication or supplements in precise amounts. It is aligned to deliver the right dose of medications with every drop of water to the bird's drink. The system ensures consistent and reliable delivery of treatments across the entire flock.

However, while using Gartech Medicator, farmers must maintain the right water temperature to avoid extremes affecting the stability of medications or vitamins.

Installing a Pressure Pump

Installing a pressure pump also is equally necessary. Why? Water originating from wells or tube wells is always cool and below 25°C. Often, farmers do not insulate the incoming water pipeline due to various reasons. The water source can be kept cool by properly insulating the pipeline and overhead tank. Modern EC farms need an uninterrupted power supply. Hence, they must have underground water tanks. Accordingly, farmers must install a pressure pump to supply continuous fresh cool water directly from the UG to the nipple drinking system.

Maintaining the Nipple Drinker System

Maintenance is part of every machine or equipment, with a nipple drinker system being no exception. Maintaining the system is critical to its long-term effectiveness. However, it can also pose a challenge. How? Over a while, the various parts of the system may degrade and clog, resulting in system failures impacting water delivery.

For example, clogged nipples can prevent birds from accessing water, causing dehydration. The buildup of minerals, debris, and biofilm inside the pipes can contribute to this issue. Wear and tear on system components like seals, valves, and nipples can also result in leakages or disrupted water flow.

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Gartech Equipments is one of India's leading and trusted manufacturers of poultry nipple drinker systems. Our nipple drinking systems are thoughtfully designed to meet the water needs of various poultry birds, including chicken. Besides, our end-to-end support covers installation assistance, operational training and maintenance services. Please email us at sales@gartech.co.in to explore more about our nipple drinkers for chickens.

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Why is Automated Egg Collection a Revolution in Poultry Farming?

Poultry is one of India's significant economic contributors. The industry is already valued at a little over USD 30 billion, exhibiting a healthy YoY growth. Some factors driving this growth include changing dietary habits, government support, and urbanization. However, with growth comes responsibility. It requires embracing more efficient poultry farming by expediting various activities, including Automated egg collection.

In India, manual egg collection has always been the norm. However, automation is proving a significant game-changer, unlocking new horizons for poultry farmers across the country. The name automatic egg collection system makes the concept self-explanatory. However, it has various aspects associated with it, defining its usefulness and its transformative nature. Let's look at some of them in this blog.

What is Automated Egg Collection and How Does it Work?

Manual egg collection involves collecting eggs by hand from individual nesting boxes/cages. While laborious, it also involves employing people to collect the eggs regularly and preserve them carefully. That also makes the entire process expensive - let alone the high risk of damage that comes with it!

However, automatic egg collection makes gathering eggs easier, quicker, and safer. The technique involves using an advanced automated egg collection machine to collect eggs from nesting boxes/cages and transport them via conveyor belts to a centralized point. Since the process is automated, it requires little human intervention and ensures meticulous handling of eggs, reducing the likelihood of breakages or damage. Additionally, automated egg collection machines enable poultry farmers to collect eggs more frequently, collecting eggs when they are freshly laid and reducing overcrowding in the nesting boxes and egg rolls.

The Need for Automated Egg Collection

Eggs are delicate. Frequent manual handling can make them prone to hair cracks. Often, these cracks are invisible and thus go unnoticed, making them susceptible to contamination. On the other hand, handling eggs manually can also cause breakage, reducing the number of saleable eggs and causing financial losses to the poultry farmer. Furthermore, non-availability of labour or scarcity can result in the piling of eggs, again making them more vulnerable to breakage and contamination.

This is where the need for automatic egg collection steps in. So, let's delve into it a little more to understand why poultry farmers should immediately switch to it.

Cracks Due to Frequent Manual Handling

Handling eggs frequently can result in hair cracks on the eggshells. Often, these cracks are invisible. However, although not visible, they can contaminate the egg making it unfit for consumption.

Demand for Farm Fresh Clean Eggs

Who'd prefer consuming contaminated or damaged eggs? Of course, no one! Consumers always look for fresh and clean eggs that reach them promptly. Besides, given the massive demand for eggs, automating egg collection proves the only solution to meet every consumer's need.

Integrating a farm egg collection system with the egg cross conveyor, poultries can collect eggs and transport them to the centralised egg storage facility. Such a system will help maintain bio-security and restrict external traffic from entering the farm.

Same-Day Collection and Packaging

In the case of larger farms with daily produce ranging in millions, automated egg collection can help poultry farmers collect, grade and pack eggs on the same day to reach consumers in the early morning hours. This is one of the ways through which farmers can build a solid reputation for supplying farm fresh eggs in the market.

Benefits of Automated Egg Collection

Automating egg collection can help you, as a poultry farmer, in various ways. The benefits aren't merely technical but extend to making poultry farming more productive and profitable. Let's overview each benefit.

Increased Efficiency and Reduced Labour Costs

Automating the egg collection process helps reduce manual intervention and the need for human workers to gather eggs manually. While lowering labour costs, it allows the existing staff to focus on more complex tasks. Besides, it expedites the egg collection process and ensures continuous operations. The system collects the eggs as soon as they are laid, reducing piling up, damage and contamination. Thus, poultry farmers can transport more eggs to the market.

Enhanced Egg Quality

Automatic egg collection systems are programmed to handle eggs carefully, reducing the risk of cracking or damage during collection. It leads to a higher percentage of saleable eggs, minimizing losses due to damage and contamination.

Improved Animal Welfare

Manual egg collection can prove more stressful for the hens, resulting in improved hatching performance and overall well-being. Besides, automated systems ensure consistent egg collection times and processes, making the poultry environment more stable and secure for the birds.

Increased Production

Humans have physical limitations that restrict their ability to collect eggs. While that's understood, it results in overcrowding of the nest, breakage and contamination. However, automated egg collection can operate continuously, ensuring regular and frequent egg collection. It results in higher overall production and reduced downtime. Besides, poultry farmers can customize automated egg collection systems to fit into various layouts, optimizing the available space and productivity.

Scalability

Automatic egg collection systems can be used by small and large poultry farms. Besides, you can scale them according to your growing and evolving business needs. So, these systems stay with you and serve you efficiently, scaling based on your expansion plans without causing significant disruptions.

Data Collection

Modern egg collection systems have sensors and data collection features enabling farmers to track daily egg production and collection efficiency in real time. They can also analyse production trends, and identify potential issues like a decline in production, and irregularities in flock health. Identifying these problems early can help farmers take proactive measures to maintain productivity. Besides, they can make informed decisions concerning housing conditions, feed management and flock health, enhancing efficiency.

How Does Gartech Contribute to the Automation Revolution in the Poultry Industry?

Committed to supporting the growth of the poultry industry, Gartech Equipments manufactures advanced automated egg collection systems and poultry farm equipment with numerous customizable features and functionalities. Our systems are aligned with the needs of the modern poultry environment, helping farmers increase efficiency and contribute to increased poultry profitability. Do you want to know more about our automated egg collection systems and other egg farming equipment? Please email sales@gartech.co.in for an appointment to navigate our products.