When raising broilers (broiler chickens), the selection of LED lights needs to comprehensively consider light intensity, color temperature, light cycle and energy saving and durability to promote healthy growth of chickens and improve feed conversion rate. The following are specific suggestions:
1. Light intensity (Lux)
Brooding period (0-7 days): 20-30 Lux (strong light to help chicks adapt to the environment, find feed and water).
Growing period (8-21 days): 10-20 Lux (gradually reduce to reduce stress).
Fattening period (22 days-marketing): 5-10 Lux (weak light environment can reduce activity and promote weight gain).
Note: Avoid excessive light (>30 Lux), otherwise it may cause pecking (feather pecking, anal pecking).
2. Color temperature (Kelvin, K)
Recommended range: 2700K-4000K (warm white light to natural white light).
Chick stage: 4000K natural light (simulates daylight to promote activity).
Fattening stage: 2700K-3000K warm light (calming effect, reducing restlessness).
Avoid: cold white light (>5000K) may increase stress in chickens.
3. Light cycle (hours/day)
Brooding period: 23 hours of light + 1 hour of darkness (to ensure adequate feed intake).
Growth period: gradually reduce to 16-18 hours of light (e.g. 2 hours of dark period + 2 hours of light interval).
Fattening period: stabilize at 16-18 hours of light (too long light may affect rest, too short light reduces feed intake).
Automated control: It is recommended to use a timer or intelligent dimming system to simulate the natural light cycle.
4. Requirements for lamp selection
Waterproof and dustproof: at least IP54 (dustproof and splashproof), IP65 is optional for humid environments.
Corrosion resistance: There is a lot of ammonia and dust in the chicken house, so you need to choose anti-corrosion materials (such as PC cover, aluminum alloy shell).
Energy saving and durability: The life of LED lamps should be ≥50,000 hours, and the color rendering index (CRI) should be >80 (close to natural light).
Installation method:
High-bay chicken house: hanging LED floodlight (power 20-50W, uniform light distribution).
Stacked cage breeding: strip LED light strip (installed on the top of each cage).
5. Recommended lamp types
Scenario Lamp type Power recommendation Additional functions
Small chicken house LED bulb (IP54) 10-20W Dimmable
Large high-bay chicken house LED mining lamp (IP65) 50-100W High brightness, wide-angle illumination
Stacked cage LED tube/T5 light bar 15-30W/bar Shockproof and corrosion-resistant
Smart control chicken house Adjustable color temperature LED panel light Configure on demand Connect timer/light sensor
6. Precautions
Avoid flicker: Choose flicker-free LED light (stable driving current), otherwise it will easily cause the chickens to become anxious.
Uniform lighting: The distance between lamps is adjusted according to the height to avoid shadow areas (it is recommended to have one lamp every 3-5 meters).
Regular cleaning: Dust and dirt will reduce the lighting efficiency, and the lamps should be cleaned at least once a month.
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