A user is looking for information on proper ventilation for their small poultry flock. Navigate to the 'Ventilation' article within the 'Housing for Small and Backyard Poultry Flocks' section. Identify and list the primary reasons why ventilation is important for poultry health and well-being, and describe the two main types of ventilation mentioned in the article.
Navigate to the 'HOUSING FOR SMALL AND BACKYARD POULTRY FLOCKS' page on poultry.extension.org. Click on the 'Ventilation' link (ID 157). Scroll down the page to ensure all content is visible. Identify and extract the key reasons for proper ventilation in poultry housing. Identify and extract the descriptions of the two main types of ventilation (natural and mechanical) discussed in the article. Synthesize the gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Ventilation' article. The agent states that ventilation is important for removing moisture, ammonia, carbon dioxide, dust, and odors, as well as providing fresh air and controlling temperature. The agent describes natural ventilation as relying on wind and thermal buoyancy (stack effect) and mentions features like open windows, doors, and ridge vents. The agent describes mechanical ventilation as using fans to move air, allowing for more precise control over airflow.