Heating poultry houses with liquefied petroleum gas

Poultry farming is the most demanding form of animal production in agriculture. In addition to extremely strict rules regarding feeding, vaccination, and treatment of birds, the conditions under which poultry is raised are of paramount importance. Depending on the type of poultry being raised, the conditions regarding temperature, humidity, and air exchange in the poultry houses vary. A characteristic feature of poultry production is that birds are very sensitive to changes in temperature and the associated humidity. Therefore, an appropriate heating system is one of the most important systems on a poultry farm.

The ability to precisely regulate the temperature in poultry houses is crucial to successful production. Temperature fluctuations of just a few degrees can impair poultry growth and even lead to disease and the death of a significant number of birds. To eliminate this risk, farmers are looking for a heat source that is ideal for heating poultry houses. Solutions based on burning coal or wood do not work well due to the difficulty in regulating the temperature of the heating medium. A coal-fired or wood-fired boiler cannot be suddenly extinguished or ignited very quickly. The thermal inertia of poultry house heating systems using these fuels is too high to maintain a constant temperature in the houses.

Gas, fuel oil, or electric heaters and infrared radiators perform much better in terms of ease of temperature control in the rooms. Electricity-powered heat sources can fail in the event of a major power grid outage. Protecting against such an eventuality requires the installation of an expensive, high-capacity generator. On the other hand, the disadvantage of heating poultry houses with heating oil is the significant emission of harmful exhaust gases. In the case of gas heaters or radiators, the farm can be connected to the existing gas network, and if one is not available, a liquid gas tank can be used. Burning gas does not release harmful substances into the atmosphere, and the farm is provided with a high-energy heat source.

The amount a poultry farmer spends on heating the poultry house is, alongside feed costs, a key factor determining the profitability of production. Using gas radiators or LPG heaters can save up to 30% on poultry house heating costs compared to heaters powered by electricity or fuel oil. It should also be noted that gas is more energy-efficient than fuel oil. In cooperation with AmeriGas, you can accurately estimate the costs of heating poultry houses after determining parameters tailored to your energy needs.

Gas deliveries to poultry houses are carried out according to an individually agreed schedule. Of course, in the event of higher or lower gas consumption, a different delivery date can be arranged with the supplier. Due to the breeding cycle and the associated payment terms with poultry slaughterhouses, payment terms can be agreed upon with the gas supplier so that they do not disrupt the farm’s financial liquidity. The best liquefied gas suppliers provide 24/7 service, ensuring that any malfunctions are resolved quickly enough to avoid disrupting breeding conditions.