Revolutionizing Native Chicken Farming: The CPU-Developed Housing Design

 

The housing design developed by the Central Philippine University (CPU) Research Center for Philippine Native Chicken is a breakthrough to move native chicken raising from simple backyard scavenging to profitable, commercial-scale production.

 

For decades, native chickens were raised primarily through "free-range" scavenging, resulting in high mortality and slow growth. To address this, the Research Center developed a standardized, "cutting-edge housing system that balances chicken welfare with commercial efficiency.   

 

2. The Breeder House Design. For egg and chick production, the Research Center developed a specific breeder house (4ft x 8ft) that mimics natural conditions while adding modern convenience: 

• Litter flooring. Instead of wire mesh, the floor uses plain soil covered with a one-foot layer of fresh rice hulls. This "deep litter" system helps maintain a clean, comfortable environment for the birds. 
• External feeding. Feeding and watering troughs are located outside the housing. This simple innovation allows raisers to refill supplies without entering the pen, reducing stress for the chickens and keeping the interior cleaner. 
• Automated systems. Many of these units are now equipped with automated water systems and specific lighting schedules to optimize the health and reproductive productivity of the breeder stocks. 

 

Do you want the blueprint for the housing design? Please check it HERE for more information. 

 

If you are interested in learning more about the key benefits of the CPU-developed housing design for native chickens, see it HERE.