Modern brooding demands safe, reliable, and clean heat because chicks depend on stable temperatures for early growth. Choosing cleaner energy sources protects birds, workers, and farms. Smart heating matters today.

Using oil for brooding may create smoke, unpleasant odours, and poor air quality, especially where ventilation is inadequate. Gas brooders and suitable gas lanterns offer cleaner, practical alternatives. Choose wisely.

Farmers must recognise Chronic Respiratory Disease, commonly linked with Mycoplasma infections, which can reduce growth, productivity, and flock performance. Poor air quality and stress can worsen respiratory challenges. Prevention matters.

CRD may spread through infected parent stock, contaminated equipment, visitors, and weak biosecurity. Obtain healthy chicks, maintain hygiene, control movement, provide ventilation, and monitor birds regularly. Strong biosecurity saves money.

Modern brooding combines appropriate temperature, ventilation, hygiene, safety, and dependable energy. Gas brooders can provide practical heating for flock sizes when properly installed and managed. Modernise responsibly for healthier birds.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view