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Layer upon layer of brown and reddish hens fill this expansive arch-roofed poultry shed, densely packed across metal mesh flooring. Automated feed and water distribution lines run centrally down the length of the structure, with red feeding mechanisms positioned systematically along side rails. The arched metal sheeting creates a cathedral-like interior, flooding soft natural light through translucent end panels that reveal a flat, arid landscape beyond - typical of South Australian agricultural regions. Efficient modern chicken production technology is evident in the precise grid-like arrangement, with each section carefully designed to maximize space and productivity. Hundreds of birds cluster tightly, their feathered bodies creating a living carpet of muted browns and russet tones, representing the industrial scale of contemporary egg production. The image captures the intersection of agricultural engineering and animal husbandry, revealing the systematic approach of large-scale poultry farming in Australia's agricultural heartland.