Which density should I use?

Broilers: 14-18 birds/m² depending on target weight and welfare standard. Layers on floor: 7-10; enriched aviary systems vary widely. Conservative scenario gives more floor per bird.

Ventilation static-pressure and structural spans favour widths of 12-14 m for tunnel-ventilated broilers; wider houses (16-20 m) suit layer aviary systems.

House Sizing

Poultry house sizing — length, width, floor area.

Compute house floor area, common width/length combinations and typical fan wall for broiler, layer or breeder houses from bird count and stocking density.

Inputs

Birds per houseStocking density (birds/m²)Broiler floor 14-18; layer floor 7-10; enriched cage varies.Preferred house width (m)

Results

Floor area: 1875 m²
Effective density: 16.0 birds/m²
Length @ preferred width: 133.9 m
Indicative tunnel fans: 8

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FAQ

Common questions

Which density should I use?: Broilers: 14-18 birds/m² depending on target weight and welfare standard. Layers on floor: 7-10; enriched aviary systems vary widely. Conservative scenario gives more floor per bird.
Why width 12-14 m?: Ventilation static-pressure and structural spans favour widths of 12-14 m for tunnel-ventilated broilers; wider houses (16-20 m) suit layer aviary systems.