Cooling Pads for Poultry Farms: Design, Water and Maintenance

Size pads as part of the ventilation system

Pad area should support the design airflow without excessive velocity or pressure. Fans, inlets and pads must be selected together.

A larger pad does not correct leakage or insufficient fan performance.

Better equipment decisions begin with the measurable conditions and daily routines of the farm.

Manage water distribution and quality

The full pad face should wet evenly without dry streaks or continuous overflow. Filtration and bleed-off may be required where mineral concentration is high.

Stagnant water and blocked distribution holes reduce performance and pad life.

Inspect before peak heat

Clean the reservoir, test pumps and verify water reaches every section.

Practical checklist

• Repair damaged seals
• Remove algae using approved methods
• Check gutter drainage
• Record temperature and humidity before and after the pad