Poultry Lighting Program Calculator
Determine optimal light hours and intensity for each poultry production phase including brooding, growing, pre-lay, and peak production.
Inputs
weeks
Results
Light Hours per Day
16 hrs
Light Intensity
30 lux
PhaseProduction
Dark Hours per Day8 hrs
Intensity (Foot-Candles)2.8 fc
Dawn/Dusk Simulation30 min
LED Watts per Sq Ft0.28 W/sqft
Energy (10,000 sqft house)44.8 kWh/day
Lighting Cost per Day$5.38
RecommendationMaintain 16 hours of consistent light throughout lay. Never decrease light hours during production.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the bird age in weeks and select the production phase (e.g., chick, grower, layer stimulation, peak production).
- Review Light Hours per Day and Dark Hours per Day — these should match the recommended program for the phase.
- Check Light Intensity (lux and foot-candles) and set your dimmer or LED controller accordingly.
- Enable Dawn/Dusk Simulation by gradually ramping lights up and down over the recommended minutes.
- Use LED Watts per Sq Ft and Energy per Day to size your lighting system and estimate electricity costs.
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