Overview
Poultry farm equipment is categorized based on the production stage and type of birds (broilers vs. layers). In Bangladesh, equipment ranges from manual tools for small farms to fully automated climate-controlled systems for commercial operations.
Categories
Feeding & watering systems
- Feeding: manual linear feeders, hanging plastic feeders, and automatic pan feeding systems with augers and sensors.
- Drinking: manual bell drinkers and automatic nipple drinking lines that reduce water waste and improve hygiene.
Climate & environment control
- Heating: infrared heat lamps (150W–250W), gas brooders, and electric hover heaters for brooding chicks.
- Cooling & ventilation: exhaust fans, evaporative cooling pads, and fogging systems for heat-stress mitigation.
- Automation: digital temperature and humidity controllers (e.g., STC-1000) for fans and heaters.
Housing & specialised tools
- Cages: A-type or H-type battery cage systems for layers — optimise space and egg collection.
- Health: debeaking machines for cannibalism prevention and automatic vaccine injectors.
- Processing: poultry feed machines for making custom feed pellets on-site.
Equipment Checklist for Beginners
| Housing | Secure coop or shed with proper ventilation. |
|---|---|
| Brooding | Heat lamps and brooder guards for the first 3 weeks. |
| Nutrition | Starter feeders and manual bell drinkers. |
| Health | Basic thermometer, digital scale, and sanitation sprayers. |