21 LOHMANN › MANAGEMENT GUIDE HOUSING SYSTEMS BIOSECURITY HOUSING & BROODING EARLY MANAGEMENT LIGHTING NUTRITION HEALTH HATCHING EGG MANAGEMENT Positioning of Perches 3 1 A-Frame Perches can be provided on the slats or even in the scratch/litter area. However, in breeder flocks, ensure you aren’t impeding movement during mating time. Using shorter sections of A-frame allows for easy movement within the house, as they tend to be more lightweight and easier to move. 2 Edge of slat: Hens must be able to wrap their toes around. 3 Over Feed Tracks: Perches should be positioned at a height to prevent birds from perching on the edge of the track to avoid soiling the feed. 4 Minimum height 45 cm 5 At least 45 cm and not more than 60 cm from the slats to the first perch (floor systems). 6 Angles between perches less than 45° 7 Horizontal distance of 30 cm 8 Rearing: 5–8 cm per pullet raised perching / Production: 15 cm per hen raised perching 9 At least 45 cm clear space above the perch to allow the hens to stand in a normal upright manner. 10 Distance from a wall at least 20 cm. 2 1 4 8 5 6 7 Litter Slat 10 6 5 7 9
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