Ceiling outlets often work well. Insulation Insulation is any material that reduces the rate that heat is transferred from inside the brooder house to the outside, or the opposite in summer. All building materials have some insulation value. Normal construction materials such as wood or tin do not provide enough insulation, however, and should be supplemented with materials high in insulation value. The extra or added insulation material is normally installed inside the house.
Insulation serves several functions.
It conserves heat in the brooder during cold weather, and reduces the rate of heat build-up in hot weather. As a result, an insulated building is cooler in the warm part of the afternoon and warmer in the cold early morning hours. However, birds are always more comfortable and will grow better in a well-insulated house. Ventilation Ventilation of the home flock brooder house is of major importance and is a continuous process. The purposes of ventilation are to remove moisture from inside the building, remove excess heat in hot weather, remove gases from manure, and provide fresh air for birds.