Movable feed and drinker line improves bird performance

Wet litter is a major issue for broilers, but even more so for turkeys. Especially wet spots near or around the drinkers are a main cause of foot and leg problems. Nico Korsten, a Dutch poultry farmer, discovered that a movable feeder and drinker line could be a solution

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Keywords: breeding, feed, drinkers, performance, broilers, turkeys, litter, manure, health, disease, leg, foot equipment