Fully open all valves when gas is in use. Do not, under any circumstance, make adjustments to the regulator on the gas tanks. Notify the gas company and have them check the regulator. Lower Light Intensity. In most poultry houses, more lights are used than are needed.
Broilers perform well when only enough light is available to find feed and water.
One-half foot candle of light is adequate in most cases. Reduce electrical usage by using bulbs with lower wattage, regular use of switches and dimmers to reduce light intensity, and changing to a more efficient light source. Increase Light Efficiency. Clean the light bulbs frequently and replace dim bulbs with more energy efficient bulbs. Light reflectors on fixtures can double the amount of light that reaches the birds and reduce lighting costs by one-half.