Adequate floor space is essential. In urban areas or when a brooder house is not available, an outside electric brooder is simple to construct and relatively inexpensive. Heat for this type of unit is provided by four 40-watt bulbs and is controlled by a wafer thermostat. During cold weather, it might be necessary to increase the size of the bulbs to maintain sufficient heat. Lighting Lighting is an important, but inexpensive, consideration in poultry housing.
Light control is essential for maintaining a successful laying flock.
It is not essential for growing meat birds, but it is very helpful and will stimulate faster growth. A light socket for every 200 sq. All lights should be controlled with a time clock wired into the electrical circuit. The best time clocks will provide both morning and evening lights, and will have an override switch that lets you turn the lights on or off if you need to disrupt the normal schedule for any reason. Locate electrical outlet boxes near the water fountains.