recommended 0.600 0.800 1.32 1.76 0.589 0.731 0.347 0.430 for younger 1.000 2.20 0.864 0.509 If incoming airflow speed and volume is too w birds and in 1.400 1.800 3.09 3.97 1.112 1.343 0.654 0.790 low: cool or winter 2.200 4.85 1.561 0.919 • cold air will drop directly on to the birds/litter. weather 2.600 5.73 1.769 1.041 3.000 6.61 1.969 1.159 • litter will become wet and birds may get conditions. 3.400 7.50 2.163 1.273 chilled. 3.800 8.38 2.352 1.384 4.200 9.26 2.535 1.492
4. Ensure House Is Tightly Sealed 5. Uniform Air Inlet Openings 6. Monitor And Evaluate Regularly
Open air inlets must
w At lower ventilation w Monitor house pressure w Complete regular w Ventilation w 37.0°C be evenly distributed rates close some & air speed: evaluation of: only works 36 through the house inlets to force the • For every increase in • air quality effectively if 34 and be opened same volume of air negative pressure of • relative humidity equally. through fewer inlets. 3-4 Pa (0.012-0.016 • signs of condensation the house is 32
inches of water adequately This will create w • dust levels column) air will travel 30
sealed and 28 uniform: ~ 1 m (3.3 ft) into the • litter quality there are no 26 • volume of airflow house. air leaks. 25.0°C • speed of airflow • Incoming air should be This ensures w 37.0°C • direction of airflow thrown into the centre that airflow 36 • distribution of of the house. speed and 34 airflow Use smoke tests w
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