Design of a Prototype of an Internet of Things (IoT)-Based Chicken Coop Temperature Monitoring and Control System

Abstract

Maintaining a stable temperature in a chicken coop is crucial for the success of poultry farming, particularly broiler and laying hens. Inadequate temperatures can cause thermal stress, decreased appetite, impaired growth, and even chicken mortality, all of which result in significant economic losses for farmers. In practice, temperature control in chicken coops is still largely done manually without an accurate and real-time monitoring system. Therefore, this study aims to design and develop a prototype of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based automatic temperature monitoring and control system to improve the efficiency and accuracy of chicken coop environmental management. This system uses a DHT11 sensor to read temperature, an ESP32 microcontroller for data processing, and automatically controls fans and lights based on specific temperature thresholds. Temperature information is displayed locally via an LED panel and remotely via the internet-connected Blynk application. Test results show that the system is able to respond to temperature changes quickly, accurately, and stably. This prototype demonstrates its potential as a smart and affordable solution to support digital transformation in the poultry farming sector through the implementation of IoT technology.

Keywords: IoT, ESP32, DHT11, LED Panel, Blynk App, temperature monitoring