
Results of Hydronic Heating
System Tests
Tests were
conducted at a client site utilizing the
existing fuel source for the boiler fuel.
The initial hydronic heating system
was installed in December 2001 and the results
have been constant with every harvest at
every site.
Control Houses
Test Houses
Average
Livability (28,500 avg.)
93.8% (26,733)
97% (27,645)
Average
Bird Weight*
5.58 lbs.
5.98 lbs.
Gas
Usage (Natural Gas)
420 ccf
382 ccf
The feed to weight conversion has improved
considerably in the test houses, the litter
has remained dryer and odors have been reduced.