Fold system poultry farming

A fold unit is the system whereby a small portable house with a run attached is used so that the birds can make use of the run during the day and the house at night. The fold unit is systematically moved daily over an area and therefore must be of size and weight which is easily moved.

Advantages of fold system poultry farming

• It’s easy to inspect birds and isolate sick ones.
• Manure is distributed evenly on the farm
• Birds are well protected against predators and thieves.
• The system can be used for commercial egg production.
• It’s a more ideal system of raising breeding stock since birds are exposed to natural conditions that makes them hardy.
• Production is higher than the free range since birds spend less energy.

Disadvantages of fold system poultry farming

• It may not be used easily on a ground which is not flat because the unit may be difficult to move.
• The system can accommodate a few birds so as to allow easy movement of the unit.
• The unit is quite expensive therefore may not be affordable to peasants.
• Birds’ performance is affected by change in the environment.

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