Cumberland Poultry, a manufacturer of poultry production equipment and solutions, is introducing two products to help make poultry house environments healthier and more dependable. The products include: HotRhod radiant heaters and plastic feed line hoppers.

HotRhod radiant heaters

HotRhod heaters utilize separate upper and lower tube temperatures and a series of reflectors to distribute heat more uniformly throughout the building, creating an even comfort zone for birds.

HotRhod radiant heaters. Photo courtesy of Cumberland Poultry

Lynn Rae Hopkins, Cumberland product manager, said HotRhod heaters differ from other radiant heater designs that direct heat to specific zones, which creates hot spots or uneven pockets of heat, causing birds to pool to those locations.  

Key features include:

• Upper combustion tubes contain the flame and operate at higher temperatures. 
• Lower tubes are designed to distribute a lesser radiant energy, resulting in reduced hot spots directly under the units and more uniform floor temperatures across the house.
• The U-bend at the end of the heaters has a separate end reflector directing the energy outward, allowing optimum uniformity between units.
• The highly polished aluminum reflectors allow an optimum heat pattern for best uniformity. 

Plastic feed line hoppers

Cumberland’s plastic feed line hoppers provide reliable feed delivery and are made for flexibility, with a small footprint design and easy retrofit attachment. Available in 100- and 150-pound capacities, this hopper holds an optimal amount of feed to help maintain full feeders and healthy birds. 

Plastic feed line hoppers. Photo courtesy of Cumberland Poultry

“Cumberland’s plastic feed line hoppers are designed with a thick sidewall for lasting durability,” said Hopkins. “The small footprint and lighter weight compared to most metal options provide added installation and maintenance flexibility.” 

Other benefits include:

• Easily installed line brackets make hanging and stabilizing the hopper a simple task. 
• The simple pin detachment design allows for easy hopper installation and maintenance.
• Hopper bottoms are reinforced for added durability and ensure a solid connection.

Source: Cumberland Poultry