About the Author: R. Naveena is a B.Tech Poultry Technology student in College of Poultry Production and Management (CPPM), Hosur . With a deep interest in poultry health, welfare and farm productivity, she writes to share practical, research-based insights with farmers, students and poultry professionals. Her passion lies in bridging scientific knowledge with real-world poultry farming practices to help farmers achieve sustainable success . Introduction Lighting management in poultry farming is the practice of controlling light intensity, duration and timing in poultry houses to regulate bird behaviour, growth, reproductive health and production efficiency. Proper lighting programs are essential in achieving optimal performance in broilers (meat production) and layers (egg production). By maintaining the correct lighting schedule, farmers can: Improve feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) . Ensure ba...
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