When managing a mobile poultry house, several key elements must be taken into account to ensure both the welfare of the hens and optimal production. One of the most important aspects is the appropriate adaptation of the hens to the new conditions. New hens should have the opportunity to acclimatise to the new environment in […]
At a time of increasing environmental awareness and the quest for energy independence, photovoltaic systems are becoming increasingly popular. KROPPER’s mobile poultry houses, equipped with photovoltaic panels, are an innovative solution that allows farmers to manage their energy efficiently. Thanks to the Victron Connect app, controlling and monitoring these systems is extremely easy. What is […]
Chickens are warm-blooded animals that have a relatively constant body temperature regardless of their environment. They have the ability to thermoregulate, which enables them to be active under different thermal conditions. Thermoregulation mechanisms include the ability to obtain energy from food, the contraction and dilation of blood vessels and the presence of feathers and fatty […]
Nests are an extremely important piece of poultry housing equipment in both professional laying hen farming and hobby farming. It is important that they are properly adapted to the needs of the hens. Why do hens need nests so much? Because they need to be provided with a suitable place to lay their eggs, and […]
Did you know that… Crude fibre is an important component of plant-based feeds that influences feed value, production and animal health? The most important sources of crude fibre are cereal grains. Maize has the lowest crude fibre content, barley and oats the highest. The minimum fibre content in poultry feed should be at least 2%. […]
Poultry farming is one of the largest meat production sectors in the world, and the rearing of laying hens is an important part of this industry. However, with the growing interest in ethical issues related to food production, consumers are increasingly interested in knowing how the hens whose eggs they consume are kept. Therefore, ensuring […]
Easter is coming, and with it the time for colourful Easter eggs! Many people dye their eggs with food dyes, but there is also a natural method that creates beautiful pastel colours without chemical dyes. Natural egg dyeing is a simple and ecological method that uses natural ingredients – mainly vegetables and spices. The choice […]
Cannibalism is a behavioral disorder that has nothing to do with aggression in hens. This behavior is the fulfilment of a natural need to forage for food, but also a manifestation of boredom in the flock. The hens become overly interested in each other and feathers are pecked out at each other, which is considered […]
Temperature and humidity are important microclimatic factors that the farmer should constantly monitor. They are crucial for the health of the animals and thus for the production results. The sources of humidity in poultry houses are… first and foremost the hens themselves, which produce huge amounts of water vapour. Damp feed, steaming faeces, damp […]
The digestive system of birds is much shorter than that of mammals, although their nutritional requirements are also high. Therefore, feed for chickens must be characterised by a high nutrient content and good digestibility. In addition to feed, hens also need a lot of water – the daily requirement of a laying hen is about […]