MOBILE POULTRY HOUSE WITH AVIARY: A MODERN SOLUTION FOR FARMERS

Abstract

Poultry farming is one of the key and most dynamic sectors of agricultural production both in Ukraine and worldwide. It provides the population with high-quality food products – meat and eggs, which play an important role in the daily human diet. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in chicken meat consumption, which is explained by its affordability, nutritional value, and dietary properties. In this regard, the search for modern and efficient methods of keeping and raising poultry that meet both economic feasibility and environmental safety requirements is becoming increasingly relevant. The article considers a promising direction in the development of poultry farming – the use of mobile chicken coops with runs. This approach to farm management combines traditional practices with innovative solutions, allowing optimization of production processes. Mobile coops are distinguished by their structural convenience: they can be easily moved from one place to another, providing birds with access to fresh grass and natural feed. This significantly reduces the costs of purchasing compound feed while enriching the chickens’ diet with essential microelements, which has a positive effect on the quality of meat and eggs. Special attention is paid to the advantages of mobile constructions over traditional stationary facilities. Regular changes of grazing areas help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, reduce the risk of parasitic infestations, and maintain an appropriate level of hygiene on the farm. In addition, due to their mobility, farmers can rationally use land resources, preventing soil depletion. This makes the technology of poultry keeping more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Mobile coops with runs combine several benefits: economic efficiency, improved bird welfare, care for animal health, environmental friendliness, and ease of use. For modern farms, this opens up new opportunities to increase production efficiency, enhance product competitiveness in the market, and comply with current standards of agricultural business.
Thus, mobile poultry housing systems can be considered a promising direction in the development of poultry farming, capable of harmoniously combining the interests of producers, consumers, and the environment. Their implementation is an important step toward the sustainable development of agriculture, as well as toward forming a new culture of farming based on innovation and ecological responsibility.