Monochromatic lighting for Poultry

Offering a range of colors, lighting solutions tailored for poultry can profoundly impact animal behavior and well-being. Unlike sunlight, which delivers a complete spectrum of colors, targeted lighting strategies allow precise control by emphasizing specific hues while eliminating unwanted ones. This nuanced approach, central to the concept of monochromatic lighting, mirrors its influence on humans by modifying poultry environments to enhance health, growth, and productivity. Gasolec has been at the forefront of implementing these specialized lighting solutions, demonstrating how carefully adjusted light environments can significantly benefit poultry farming, marking a significant evolution in the field of animal husbandry. 

Which colors of monochromatic lighting are suitable for which situation?

Since 1998 Gasolec has been offering three different monochromatic CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) in the colors green, blue and red. In addition, we also offer extra warm white lamps, a white color with an extra addition of red (2700K).

The green color will stimulate the muscle cells and the growth of the bones. Moreover, green light ensures more activity in the animals. Green light is most suitable for your poultry house when you want to raise chicks (rearing) or keep broilers.

The blue color ensures that the production of proteins is stimulated and that the muscle cells grow larger. Blue light also ensures that the animals are calmer, which results in a reducing amount of pecking. In addition, experience has taught us that laying hens prefer not to lay their eggs under blue light. Similar to green light, blue light is suitable for rearing chicks and for keeping broilers.

The red color stimulates the hypothalamus and thereby the reproductive process. The hypothalamus is very important in the control of the hormonal system and thus the reproductive process. Egg production is an essential part of this. In addition, experience has taught us that red light helps to prevent pecking problems. Red light is very suitable when poultry are kept for egg production or poultry breeding. When there are serious pecking problems with hens in layer houses, it is wiser to focus on a blue color spectrum.

The extra warm white color monochromatic lighting  

The extra warm white color (2700K) – which is white light with a relatively large proportion of red in the spectrum – is suitable for keeping poultry for egg production as well as for breeding poultry. A not unimportant factor here is that people generally experience extra warm light as a more pleasant color that allows them to perform better. Checking a poultry house is become more and more important and must be done faster and faster. This daily routine goes easier and faster with extra warm light than with monochromatic lighting. For this reason, we see a double lighting system in an increasing number of poultry houses: extra warm white light for when people are checking upon the animals and for a higher light intensity in a barn and more animal specific lighting (other colors) for the rest of the day. 

LED Lighting systems

Since 2015, Gasolec has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation with its LED lighting systems, developed in collaboration with a leading Belgian R&D company. These systems are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of poultry and pig farming environments, offering superior energy efficiency and longevity. Our LED solutions are not only about providing light; they are about enhancing the living conditions of animals, promoting their health and well-being. By integrating monochromatic lighting capabilities, these LED-systems allow farmers to tailor the spectral output to suit specific physiological needs of their livestock, leading to improved productivity and sustainability in farming operations. 

High quality for a fair pricing 

When you choose lighting systems from Gasolec B.V. you are assured of high quality products for a fair pricing. As a specialist in the field of livestock environment, we concentrate on these products to provide our customers with energy efficient, long lasting solutions that can be integrated in nearly all poultry & pig production systems. 

Key factors contributing to the success of Gasolec are durability, energy efficiency and application know how. 

More information about monochromatic lighting systems from Gasolec B.V. or our complete range of infrared heaters can be found on our website. If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to contact us, we appreciate your questions and enquiries and we are aiming to come back to you within 24 hours. 

Worldwide dealer network in monochromatic lighting 

Gasolec's commitment to agricultural excellence is supported by its extensive worldwide dealer network, ensuring that farmers everywhere have access to our state-of-the-art LED and monochromatic lighting solutions. Our network spans the globe, with knowledgeable dealers ready to provide personalized service and expert advice. Whether you are looking to optimize your livestock's growthor seeking energy-efficient LED options, our dealers are equipped to meet your needs. If finding a dealer near you proves difficult, we encourage you to contact us directly. Our aim is to facilitate your success by connecting you with the best agricultural lighting solutions available. 

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