Advantages and disadvantages of poultry run

In poultry run system birds are rotated in paddocks for a particular period of time during day.  They are later confirmed at night.

Advantages of poultry run

• It requires far less land than the free-range system
• It’s suitable for commercial egg production as compared to the free range since clean eggs are easily produced.
• It doesn’t require expensive equipment therefore has a low initial capital.
• Birds are protected against thieves and wild animals.
• Spread of diseases from outside stocks is under control.

Disadvantages of poultry run

• There is a high risk of disease as land becomes contaminated with parasites.
• The eggs may be dirty and therefore of low quality.
• Costs are high in terms of feeding, fencing, and housing.

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