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Chickens not at feedlines due to inadequate heat distribution.

 These floor temperatures vary 30 degrees across the width and length of the house.

 BFS-500A – Research & Development Data House 6, Propane Heat, UGA Winterville test site Propane Brooders place the heat under the brooder.  This is where the chicks will gather. (Not along the feed and water lines.) Thermal Image of ½ House, Day 2

 

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BFS-500A – Research & Development Data House 5, BFS-500A  Wood Heat, UGA Winterville test site BFS Heat is evenly distributed throughout the ½ house allowing the chicks to be at feed and water lines. Thermal Image of ½ House, Day 2
 Chickens at feed lines due to BFS-500A even heat distribution.
These floor temperatures vary 5 degrees across the width and length of the house.