P.S. Higgins Poultry Services

10/09/2026

09/26/2026

✈️ Sat at Chicago Airport waiting to fly home, reflecting on what has been a fantastic and very productive week in the US 🇺🇸

It’s been a busy one, with plenty of miles covered, great conversations, and lots of exciting things happening:

✅ Meetings at our office to showcase PENREYA, our new jumpstart rearing system, which will be coming to market soon. Watch this space! 👀😀

✅ Visits to our warehouse to discuss our exciting new Community Nest, launching soon.

✅ Training sessions with our installation teams, working through the best installation methods to ensure we deliver the best possible results for our customers.

🚗 Road trips and farm visits, getting out on the road and meeting people face-to-face.

🐔 Visiting existing farmers, catching up, listening to feedback and seeing our equipment in action.

💡 Farm visits to discuss lighting and ventilation upgrades, looking at ways we can help improve existing systems.

🏗️ Meeting with farmers planning new builds, including rearing and organic layer barns, and discussing how we can support them from the early stages.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with us, open their farms to us, and share their plans and ideas.

Lots happening, lots to look forward to, and some very exciting projects in the pipeline.

09/01/2026

16 Positive Pressure Gives You More Control

Fresh air only works if you can control where it goes.

In aviary and layer housing, air movement has to be intentional. When fresh air comes in without the right direction, speed, or placement, it can create drafts, dead spots, uneven bird distribution, and inconsistent house conditions.

Positive pressure systems give producers more control by helping move fresh air into the areas where it is needed most.

That means better air mixing, fewer problem zones, and a more consistent environment throughout the house.

Better airflow starts with better control.

P.S. Higgins Poultry Services
Engineering better poultry environments.

08/20/2026

Aviary Airflow Has To Reach Every Level

Aviary houses do not move air the same way a simple open-floor house does.

With multi-level systems, equipment, tiers, and bird movement all affecting the environment, airflow has to be designed to reach more than just the open space in the barn.

If air does not reach every level, you can end up with uneven temperatures, stale areas, poor bird distribution, and management problems that keep showing up.

Good aviary ventilation is about control, placement, and consistency.

Air has to move where the birds are, not just where it is easiest to push it.

P.S. Higgins Poultry Services
Engineering better poultry environments.

08/18/2026

Better Controls Save Labor Every Day

Labor matters in every poultry house.

The more routine adjustments that have to be made by hand, the more time producers spend chasing conditions instead of managing the flock.

Better controls help reduce that daily workload by keeping key systems working together. Ventilation, lighting, feed, water, alarms, and equipment all need to respond consistently as conditions change.

Automation does not take the producer out of the equation. It gives them a better system to manage from.

Less guesswork.
Fewer manual adjustments.
More consistent house conditions.

P.S. Higgins Poultry Services
Engineering better poultry environments.

08/13/2026

Summer Airflow Helps Birds Handle Heat

When temperatures rise, air movement becomes one of the most important parts of keeping birds comfortable.

It is not just about moving more air. It is about moving air evenly through the house so birds are not crowded into certain areas, avoiding dead spots, or fighting uneven conditions.

Good summer ventilation supports:

Consistent air speed
Better bird comfort
More even distribution
Improved house conditions during heat stress

The hotter it gets outside, the more important it is for the system inside the barn to be working the way it was designed.

P.S. Higgins Poultry Services
Engineering better poultry environments.

08/11/2026

Automation Upgrades Improve Consistency

Better controls make better houses easier to manage.

When ventilation, lighting, feed, water, alarms, and equipment are tied into a clean control system, producers spend less time making manual adjustments and more time managing the house with confidence.

Automation does not replace good management. It supports it.

A well-built system helps keep conditions more consistent, reduces the chance of missed adjustments, and makes it easier to respond when something changes.

Fewer manual changes.
More dependable results.
Better control over the barn environment.

P.S. Higgins Poultry Services
Engineering better poultry environments.

08/06/2026

Minimum Ventilation Myths Cost You Conditions

Cold weather ventilation is not something you can guess your way through.

A lot of house problems start when minimum ventilation is treated like “just enough air to get by.” But the house still needs controlled air exchange, even when it is freezing outside.

If fresh air is not managed correctly, moisture builds up, litter gets wet, air quality drops, and cold drafts start showing up in the wrong places.

Minimum ventilation is not about opening things up and hoping for the best. It is about bringing in the right amount of air, mixing it correctly, and keeping the house environment consistent.

Better winter conditions start with better control.

P.S. Higgins Poultry Services
Engineering better poultry environments.

07/23/2026

Powered Chimneys Put Fresh Air Where It Belongs

Fresh air only helps if it gets where it needs to go.

Powered chimneys give producers more control over how air enters and moves through the house. Instead of depending only on sidewall openings or pressure changes, they help deliver air into the space where it can support a more even environment.

That can mean fewer cold drafts, better air mixing, and more consistent house conditions.

Better airflow starts with better control.

P.S. Higgins Poultry Services
Engineering better poultry environments.

07/21/2026

Bird Distribution Tells You What’s Wrong

Birds will tell you a lot if you pay attention.

When they avoid certain areas, crowd one side of the house, or refuse to use parts of the system, there is usually a reason.

It may be airflow.
It may be lighting.
It may be temperature.
It may be comfort.

Good barn design is not just about installing equipment. It is about understanding how birds respond to the environment and making the house work for them.

P.S. Higgins Poultry Services
Engineering better poultry environments.