Chicken House Dimensions and Broiler Cycle

What happens here

The host asks the farmer about his chicken houses. Steve details the physical dimensions of each chicken house, stating they are 40 feet wide and 500 feet long. They accommodate approximately 25,000 birds per house. Chicks are brought in directly from hatching and are raised for six weeks. After the birds are processed, the houses are empty for a "down time" of 14-19 days to allow for recovery and preparation for the next batch of chicks. This recovery period is crucial for optimal bird performance.

Goal: Grasp the scale of operation and the bird raising schedule.