Better Vision, Better Growth: The HATO Guide to Broiler Lighting

Unlock the full potential of your poultry house by seeing light through the eyes of a broiler. This video dives into the unique biology of poultry vision and explains why standard lighting can actually increase stress in birds. We break down the technical roles of light color and temperature—showing how they influence everything from activity levels to growth rates. You’ll learn practical strategies for reducing stress through light and see firsthand how HATO solutions are engineered to create the perfect biological climate for healthy, high-performing broilers.

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chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:00 Poll: How would you describe your knowledge and understanding of poultry lighting?
06:16 How does poultry perceive light?
10:45 Poll: Which aspects does the farmer consider important in a lighting installation?
14:15 Poll: Which kind of lighting is used in broiler farms in your region?
15:54 Light color and temperature
20:30 Poll: What are the most common colours of light used in broiler farms?
23:54 Poll: What are the main challenges to overcome in a broiler farm?
25:45 Reducing stress through light
27:05 Poll: How can lighting help to reduce stress in poultry?
32:30 Poll: How to improve uniform growth in broilers having an optimal FCR?
35:35 Poll: How can you get an optimal light climate?
36:40 HATO solutions