Factors Involved in Site Selection for New and Modified Poultry Facilities
Author: Joe Berry
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As the importance of poultry production increases in Oklahoma and as larger buildings are being used to house birds, a number of factors must be considered before building a new building or modifying an existing one. If environmental and production concerns are to be addressed, proper site planning is a must.
Availability of utilities is high on the list of factors to consider during site selection. Is electricity available or can it be made available at a reasonable cost? Is water available either from wells or a rural or municipal water system, or both? Some companies require two water sources to insure a constant water supply. For well water, is the underground supply adequate for all times of the year and is the water quality desirable for a poultry house? In some areas of the country high mineral content of groundwater makes it undesirable for animal use. Is natural gas available in the area? The availability of natural gas is not a must, but it can certainly be less expensive than other sources of fuel.
