Introduction

• Proper poultry equipment during this period ensures uniform growth, improved survival rates, and prepares pullets for high egg production during the laying period. 
• Environmental control, including ventilation and lighting systems, is essential to maintain health and promote optimal growth. 
• Using battery cage systems designed for pullets can streamline management, reduce labor, and improve overall productivity in a poultry farm.

1. Staged Rearing Principles (1~16 Weeks)

1~3 Weeks (Initial Chick Stage)

Pullets are temperature sensitive and require constant heat and proper humidity. Space should be limited to avoid overcrowding, ensuring safety and health in the battery cage.

4~8 Weeks (Rapid Growth Stage)

Provide increased activity space to promote bone development. Feeders and drinkers can be expanded to meet the growing pullets’ needs, using modern poultry equipment.

9~16 Weeks (Late Rearing, Pre-Laying)

Gradually transition to battery cage designs similar to laying cages to reduce future stress. Adjust drinking and feeding heights as well as cage density to match the standards of the laying phase.

2. Recommended Poultry Equipment

3. Core Features Of Pullet Poultry Equipment

Battery Cage

• Plastic mesh floor to protect feet.

• Layered design, bottom can have padding for warmth.

• Size similar to future laying battery cage to facilitate transfer.

Water System

• Automatic drinking line with adjustable height.

• Stable water pressure to allow chicks to drink easily.

• Optional water level alarm for efficient farm management.

Feed System

• Use chick feed trough for 1~4 weeks.

• Use fully automatic spiral or chain feeders from 4~16 weeks.

• Ensures uniform feed distribution and reduces selective eating.

Manure Removal System

• 1~3 weeks: bedding with manual cleaning.

• 4~16 weeks: vertical belt or scraper system.

• Maintains dry environment and reduces ammonia levels.

Environmental Control

• Heating box or warm air stove (1~3 weeks).

• Smart fans with wet curtain ventilation (4~16 weeks).

• LED timed lighting to promote uniform growth.

4. Rearing Strategy Recommendations For Poultry Farm

• Density Control: 0.05–0.07 m² per bird for chicks, 0.08–0.10 m² per bird for pullets, approaching laying cage density.

• Temperature Management: Week 1 around 32°C, gradually decreasing to 18–20°C by week 16.

• Transition Design: Adjust cage height, feeder, and drinker heights gradually to match future laying battery cage and reduce stress.

5. Summary Of Best Equipment Combination

• 1~3 Weeks: Brooder box or small battery cage + chick feed trough + adjustable drinkers + bedding

• 4~8 Weeks: Small layered battery cage + automatic feeder + adjustable drinkers + manure belt

• 9~16 Weeks: Multi-layer battery cage (similar to laying cage) + fully automatic feeder + automatic drinker + vertical and horizontal manure system

This setup ensures warmth, bone development, uniform growth, and smooth transition to the laying period, using modern poultry equipment in a poultry farm.

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