Heating devices in poultry farms

Do you own a poultry farm and suffer from the effect of temperature fluctuations on the health and growth rates of birds? Choosing heating devices in poultry farms should not be done randomly. Your project needs a system capable of providing stable heat and balanced distribution with the lowest possible energy consumption. That's why it stood out Abu Hajar Company (Abo Hagar) for central heating as a strategic partner guarantees you the design of the system most appropriate to the nature of your ward.

In this article, we review the best types of poultry house heating devices, the fundamental differences between the different systems, and how to determine the required capacity based on space and insulation. Follow us to learn tips for operating heating devices in poultry farms with the highest efficiency and lowest cost, to achieve the highest profitability for your project throughout the year.

Heating devices in poultry farms and their types

Birds and poultry are warm-blooded creatures, and they have the physiological ability to maintain a relatively constant internal body temperature to carry out their vital activities with high efficiency, provided that their surrounding environment is within certain thermal limits.

In cold climates, the bird expends enormous physical energy to produce the heat necessary to warm itself; Therefore, the breeder's primary role is to rely on heating devices in poultry farms to create an ideal and stable environment, allowing the bird to direct its entire energy towards producing meat or eggs without wasting it on heating, and this temperature balance is adjusted by specialized heating systems.

Heating solutions in wards and barns are divided into two main types according to the heat distribution mechanism:

1. Direct Heating

Direct heating is mainly used during the critical incubation period (from one day old to 3-4 weeks), and it depends on installing a poultry farm heater directly above the young to concentrate the heat in a specific space, especially in open barns that are insulated with thick curtains. The temperature required at this stage ranges between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius and gradually decreases with increasing age.

• Heating devices in traditional poultry farms in this system include stove-powered heaters or electric heaters for poultry farms. However, relying on traditional electric heaters faces obvious disadvantages such as very high consumption of electrical energy and high operating costs for farms.

2. Heating the entire barn atmosphere (central heating).

This system is the most professional and efficient solution for modern barns and indoor farms, as heat is distributed homogeneously throughout the house to prevent cold spots that may harm the chicks.

• Traditional systems and their disadvantages: Some farms rely on pushing hot, dry air through central air pipes, which leads to the problem of low humidity and dryness of the house. This forces the breeder to spray water or install complex humidifiers to avoid causing respiratory problems in the poultry.
• The smart and innovative solution from Abu Hajar Company: To avoid the disadvantages of dry air and huge electricity consumption, Abu Hajar Central Heating Company offers advanced engineering solutions specially designed for farms through central heating systems based on hot water networks and highly efficient European and German condensing boilers (such as 42 kW Era boilers or Enerwa Plus boilers).

This innovative system from Abu Hajar is distinguished by the fact that it maintains natural humidity levels and oxygen purity inside the wards without drying out the air, in addition to achieving huge savings in gas consumption ranging between 35% and 60% compared to traditional heating solutions available in the Egyptian market, with full support with original spare parts and a comprehensive warranty of up to 5 years for the breeder’s peace of mind.

The importance of heating devices in poultry farms

Stable temperature inside the house is very essential for the health of birds. Because any imbalance in the weather causes them heat stress, which leads to a decrease in their weight gain rate by up to 20%, and also increases mortality and disease rates. Therefore, relying on heating devices in poultry farms is the project’s basic protection against sudden weather fluctuations.

Heating devices in poultry farms must be chosen based on the type of flock and its needs:

• Broiler chicken (meat): It needs very warm conditions in the first weeks, ranging between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius, to grow properly.
• Laying hens: It prefers a moderate climate between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius to stimulate the body to produce eggs abundantly.

To ensure the stability of this temperature at the lowest operational cost, Abu Hajar Central Heating Company offers smart European and German condensing boilers (such as Era and Enerwa Plus boilers) that ensure that warmth is distributed evenly in the ward.

Heating devices in poultry farms and how to operate them efficiently and reduce energy consumption

To operate the heating system with the highest efficiency and lowest energy consumption, you must move away from high-cost traditional solutions and rely on smart systems. Abo Hagar provides a complete range of European and German devices specifically designed to achieve this goal:

1. Tankless condensing boilers

These boilers are considered the most efficient alternative to heating poultry farms with electricity. Because it relies on condensation technology to save enormous energy, it is characterized by providing continuous hot water to the ward heating network and pumping up to 1,500 liters/hour without the need for huge tanks that consume space and energy. The available models are:

• Abu Hajar boilers (German made): Model included Eva S Extremely compact with powerful pumping rate, and model Era Which comes with precise capacities (25 kW and 42 kW) to suit different ward spaces.
• Turkish Warmhaus boilers: It includes advanced models such as (Lawa System, Lawa Conventional, Lawa Plus, and Ewa System). Plus a kettle Minerwa (the world's smallest boiler system), kettle Enerwa Plus H Smart, kettle Enerwa Plus Capacitors that operate with a modulation ratio of 1:7 and an efficiency of up to 97.5%.
• Turkish DemirDöküm boilers: It includes advanced wall-mounted boilers such as: nitromiX 1:7 adjustment ratio, and model nitromiX ioni With a very high adjustment ratio of up to 1:10 to adjust gas consumption with extreme precision.

2. Smart thermostats and control systems

Precise temperature control prevents waste; Therefore, the company provides advanced control devices to automatically adjust the ward atmosphere:

• Recowa thermostat: A smart thermostat allows the breeder to monitor and control the farm temperature remotely via a phone app.
• Clewa & CleWa S Thermostat: Available in wired and wireless systems to ensure that the temperature remains exactly at the desired level.

3. Warmth distribution systems (radiators and underfloor heating)

To distribute heat homogeneously and prevent cold spots inside heating devices in poultry farms:

• Panel Plus radiators: Demir Docom radiators are 25mm thick and come with a 10-year extended warranty. In addition to the wide range of Warmhouse radiators (such as CV and MCV models).
• Integrated floor heating systems: It relies on a network of ducts and advanced distribution collectors with intelligent control heads (such as Danfoss) to deliver direct heat to the incubation floor with the highest efficiency.

How do these devices achieve energy efficiency and reduce consumption?

When operating this integrated system from Abu Hajar, the farmer benefits from intelligent control techniques and continuous adjustment of the boiler power, which ensures the maintenance of oxygen levels and the natural humidity of the holds, and achieves huge savings in gas consumption ranging between 35% and 60% compared to traditional systems, with a comprehensive 5-year warranty on the devices against manufacturing defects.

The best heater for heating poultry houses

The best system or heater for heating poultry houses is the one that gives you stable temperature inside the house, balanced distribution of warmth, and calculated energy consumption without affecting ventilation or air humidity and operating safety. Therefore, the system must be chosen according to the area of ​​the house, the age of the birds, the quality of insulation, and the available energy source. To protect the herd and improve the efficiency of the breeding cycle.

This is what we offer at Abu Hagar Central Heating Company. We do not only sell traditional appliances, but we study the nature of your house and its needs to design poultry house heating devices that are most suitable for your project through hot water networks and advanced European and German condensing boilers (such as Era and Warmhaus boilers).

Abu Hajar's integrated engineering solutions ensure homogeneous heat distribution that prevents cold spots, and maintains natural oxygen and humidity levels without drying the air, achieving huge savings in gas consumption compared to heating devices for poultry farms available on the market. 

How to choose a heating device according to the area of ​​​​the house

Choosing the appropriate heating devices in poultry farms depends not only on the area of ​​the house, but is also affected by the number of birds, the age of the flock, and the type of energy available, to ensure a stable thermal environment with the lowest possible operating cost. The needs are defined as follows:

• Small colonies (up to 2000 birds): The heater can be relied upon to heat poultry farms with electricity. It is easy to control and suitable for limited spaces with smart temperature sensors to distribute warmth evenly, provided that the power is carefully adjusted to avoid overheating or wasting electricity.
• Medium and large colonies (more than 10,000 birds): Gas-based systems are more efficient for ensuring continuous warmth without exorbitant electrical consumption. Here, it is preferable to combine systems or distribute heating points to ensure efficient coverage and prevent the presence of cold spots that affect the growth of birds.
• Nursery houses and farms that are highly ventilated or poorly insulated: In their early stages, birds need heating close to ground level because of their extreme sensitivity to cold. Wards with high ventilation or poor insulation also require devices with precisely calculated capacities to compensate for continuous heat loss, with the need to improve insulation first to avoid high operating bills.

Do not leave your flock to sudden weather fluctuations and heat stress losses... Contact the expert engineers at the company Abu Hagar Today, get a free technical consultation to design the central heating system that best suits the space of your dormitory and the nature of your project. Boost your birds' growth rates and save up to 60% on energy costs now.

Tips for operating heating devices safely and efficiently

Operating heating devices in poultry farms requires careful monitoring to ensure a stable environment with minimal energy consumption. Here are the most important practical tips for operation:

• Preheating the house: Turn on the heating 24 hours before receiving the chicks to warm the floor and bedding.
• Adjust according to the age and behavior of the birds: Chicks need high temperatures in the beginning, which gradually decrease as they grow. Monitor the gathering or spacing of the birds as an indicator of their thermal comfort.
• Balancing heating and ventilation: Do not stop ventilation completely; A minimum of them is necessary to replenish oxygen and drain moisture and ammonia gas without wasting heat.
• Regular maintenance and cleaning: Dust accumulation reduces equipment efficiency and increases fuel consumption; Therefore, the system must be cleaned and the connections carefully checked after the end of each breeding cycle.
• Calibration of sensors and rotating fans: Make sure the thermostat is accurate and place the sensors at the level of the birds, and use air circulation fans in long houses to ensure uniform distribution of warmth.

With Abu Hajar Company, we offer you free consultations from our experts to achieve the best balance between safety, temperature stability, and reducing the energy consumption of heating devices in poultry farms. Thus, you obtain a heating solution suitable for the nature of your farm, thought out from the beginning to serve the breeding cycle efficiently and stably.

Why is Abu Hajar Company the ideal partner for obtaining poultry house heating devices?

The success of the poultry farming cycle and its protection from the risks of weather fluctuations requires an engineering partner who understands economic operation, and this is what Abo Hagar has embodied over more than 15 years of excellence and success in the Egyptian market since its founding in 2010. We do not just provide ordinary heating devices, but rather provide integrated solutions that make us the first choice for large farm owners:

Authorized agent for the strongest European brands

Abu Hajar Company guarantees you access to 100% original and reliable heating solutions as it is the authorized agent of the Turkish DemirDöküm brand and the leading Turkish Warmhaus brand, in addition to providing Abu Hajar boilers manufactured with the latest German technologies.

Huge savings in operating costs

Our smart condensing boilers and systems (such as Era and Enerwa Plus boilers) are designed to give you huge gas savings of between 35% and 60% compared to conventional systems, making a huge difference in reducing your daily farm expenses and increasing your profits.

An ideal healthy environment for the herd

Unlike traditional heaters that dry the air and consume oxygen, Abu Hajar's solutions rely on hot water networks and advanced exchangers that maintain natural humidity levels and air purity inside the wards, reducing respiratory pathogens and mortality rates.

Integrated engineering solutions and ongoing support

The company provides a complete support cycle starting from the engineering study and design of the system most suitable for your ward, through supply and installation, all the way to periodic maintenance services and the provision of original European spare parts through a customer service team that works around the clock 24/7.

The strongest warranty periods in Egypt for heating devices in poultry farms

For your peace of mind and the sustainability of your project, the devices come backed by a genuine warranty 5 years Against manufacturing defects, and extends up to 10 years On high-end Panel Plus radiators.

In conclusion, choosing the appropriate heating devices in poultry farms is the real guarantee of protecting your flock from heat stress losses, and ensuring the highest growth rates with the lowest possible operating costs.

Protect your investment now, and communicate with the expert engineers at Abo Hagar Company via WhatsApp or direct call, and get free technical consultation and an integrated thermal design that suits the space and insulation of your house to ensure the highest productivity and the lowest energy consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What heating devices are used in poultry farms?

Heating devices in poultry farms include electric heaters, gas heaters, thermal radiation heaters, and hot air heaters, and the appropriate type is chosen according to the area of the house, the age of the birds, the energy source, and the nature of ventilation within the farm.

The price of a heater for heating poultry farms with electricity?

The price of an electric poultry farm heater starts from about 3000 Egyptian pounds Depending on the capacity and specifications, the price may vary according to the size of the device, manufacturing quality, and the nature of use inside the house.