The Effect of Closed House Cage Density on Microclimate of Broiler Chickens

Authors

Jajat Zakaria, Fakultas Peternakan Universitas PadjadjaranFollow
Nabila Rifianda, Fakultas Peternakan Universitas PadjadjaranFollow
Tuti Widjastuti, Fakultas Peternakan Universitas PadjadjaranFollow
Mansyur Mansyur, Fakultas Peternakan Universitas PadjadjaranFollow

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 25.17^oC – 28.13^oC, 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

Recommended Citation

Zakaria, Jajat; Rifianda, Nabila; Widjastuti, Tuti; and Mansyur, Mansyur (2024) "The Effect of Closed House Cage Density on Microclimate of Broiler Chickens," Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran: Vol. 24: No. 1, Article 11.
Available at: https://journal.unpad.ac.id/jitunpad/vol24/iss1/11