Heating for poultry farming and chicken coops

To shield your chickens and other fowl from cold temperatures, you must have sufficiently capable warm air technology in your inventory, such as:

• Electric heaters, which control temperatures with clean heat

• Infrared heaters, which deliver warmth unaffected by air movement

• Indirect oil or gas-fired heaters, which produce clean, warm air at scale

• Direct oil or gas-fired heaters, which are best suited for well-ventilated coops

As a manufacturer with decades of experience supplying agriculture climate control to farms of all types, reach out to our team for help selecting the right winter heating for your operation.

Infrared heaters deliver radiant heat quickly, exactly where it’s needed, without being affected by air movement. This allows them to directly warm the birds, bedding and other surfaces inside coops, regardless of the open air in this space.

Yes. Both direct and indirect gas-fired heaters produce huge amounts of warm air for chickens in poultry houses. The only difference is where you should use a direct and indirect gas-fired heater:

• In poorly ventilated poultry houses, indirect heaters are the ideal choice because they provide clean, fume-free heat, though with slightly reduced efficiency

• In well-ventilated poultry houses, direct heaters are more suitable as they offer the highest efficiency by releasing warm air directly into the environment

We offer a wide range of gas-fired heaters for all scenarios. Talk to our team for advice on the most suitable and energy-efficient system for your needs.

Chickens are naturally warm animals, and when housed together, can combat cooler weather by themselves. But when wintry conditions arrive, experts recommend keeping poultry houses and other enclosures between 18°C and 24°C.

Yes. Provided your chicken coops have ready access to power, electric air heaters can be a powerful solution for controlling temperatures across your poultry farms.

To prioritise the welfare of your chickens, as well as those responsible for looking after your animals, it’s recommended that your heaters incorporate safety features such as:

• Overheat protection, which prevents units from becoming dangerously hot

• External thermostats, that track temperatures to avoid fire hazards

• Easy and flexible handling, that enables portable units to be transported and set up safely

For advice on the safe placement and operation of heaters, speak to our experts.

To improve the energy efficiency of your enclosures, you may want to consider investing in chicken coop insulation. Paired with an economical heat source, this can empower your farm to achieve meaningful long-term savings.

As a manufacturer with decades of dedicated experience, we supply some of the most efficient poultry heating on the market – a benchmark we uphold through our commitment to sustainability and high-quality components.

We don’t make our agricultural heating equipment available to purchase online to ensure that every system we design, manufacture and supply fits your exact requirements. By taking a consultative approach with a highly-trained expert, we make sure that you are only recommended equipment that meets your needs – and fulfils these in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible.

Across all of our products, VAT-registered companies can get a quote very quickly by pressing 'I want to buy' and inserting your enquiry and contact details.

This varies on a case-by-case basis. For some standard products, accessories and consumables, we can provide day-to-day delivery. For larger orders or more bespoke heating solutions, there may be a longer lead time.

By reaching out to our experts we can put you in touch with your nearest local supplier so you can receive the products you require in the most timely manner possible.

No. Dantherm Group’s range of heaters are only sold to industry professionals directly from our offices, or via our extensive network of distributors.

With offices, servicing partners and spare parts suppliers distributed across Europe, we can rapidly respond to any request or issue involving your products. You can learn more about our servicing and spare parts services on our website.

Our professionals are also happy to advise on the most effective way to set up and operate your equipment, so you always get the maximum performance and value from your products.