THE EFFECT OF CLOSED HOUSE CAGE DENSITY ON MICROCLIMATE OF BROILER CHICKENS

Jajat Zakaria, Nabila Fara Dega Rifianda, Tuti Widjastuti, Mansyur Mansyur, Muzdalifah Nur Hanifah

Abstract


The microclimate in the cage plays an important role in broiler productivity. Productivity is influenced by a good environment so that production will be maximized. The research was conducted in March-April 2023 in Pinggirsari Village, Arjasari District, Bandung Regency. The samples used were 52,500 broiler chickens of the Cobb CP 707 strain aged 0-32 days whose temperature, humidity, CO2 levels and NH3 levels in the cage were calculated. The cage used in this research is a closed house cage measuring 12x90 m divided into 6 partitions measuring 12 x 15 m, with each partition equipped with a feeding area and nipple drinker, fan feeder, baby chick feeder, and digital thermometer. The results of the study showed that cage density had a significant effect on temperature and levels of CO2 and NH3. Humidity had a real influence in the 4th and 5th weeks during maintenance on cage density. The average cage temperature is 25.17oC – 28.13oC, cage humidity is 70.41% - 82.24%, and CO2 levels are 594.13 ppm – 681.02 ppm. Density levels of up to 18 birds/m2 provide a good cage microclimate and are still optimal in industrial scale closed house cages.

 

Keywords: broiler, cage density, microclimate

 


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24198/jit.v24i1.52818

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