Housing is one of the most important biosecurity measures when it comes to poultry production in Philippines. There are different kinds of houses or housing structures that should build based on the kind of poultry production that are planning to undertake in the Philippines. For example, you can build houses for the following kinds of poultry:-
- Houses for Broilers
- Houses for Layers
- Free Range Chicken Houses
- Houses for Chicks/Brooders
Building the right kind of house for your poultry will guarantee a high level of survival. There are several things that you need to consider when you are planning to build poultry house for the above named types of poultry farming. For example, you should consider the following:-
- The Environment of your area
- The housing orientation
- The housing model or plan
- The materials you plan to use
- Stocking density of the house
- Budget for the house
- The number of chickens that you plan to rear
- Do you plan to expand in the future?
Stocking density for poultry house in Philippines
The kind of stocking density that will depend on the age of the chicken and the kind of poultry that you plan to raise. Here are some of the stocking densities are recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture and various poultry experts in the Philippines:-
Housing Density for Layers in Philippines:-
- For Day Old to 4 Weeks: Have 15 sqcm per chick
- From 4 weeks to 8 weeks: Have 30 sqcm per chick
- From 9 weeks to Laying age: Have 50-60 sqcm per hen
Housing Requirements for Broilers in Philippines:-
- From Day 1 to 3 Weeks: Have 0.3 sq ft per chick
- From 3 weeks to 4 weeks: Have 0.5 sq ft per bird
- From 5 weeks to market age: Have 1.0 sq ft per bird
Check additional information on feeding and watering space along with housing plans and models on our Filipino Poultry blog.