Keeping quails indoors is a growing practise in the agricultural community. Quails are small sized poultry birds weighing approximately 500g or less hence can easily be bred indoors. They are known for their docile nature and resistance to diseases. Quails have a few constraints in terms of breeding. There are currently over a hundred different …
Broilers provide a significant supply of meat for many people world over. The current global craze over healthy food options has placed pressure on producers of broiler meat, hence some farmers struggle to meet the demand. Successful broiler development relies on optimal feed intake throughout the growing period. Feed intake is dependent on various factors …
Garlic, also known as Allium sativum, is a member of the of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). Garlic is highly famed for its pharmacological substances. The plant has been proven to have healing properties thus farmers are seeking to transfer its medicinal use to live stock, in particular chicken. Farmers from countries such as Indonesia have been adding …
The production of poultry was originally practised on general farms whereby livestock foraged for food. With the growth and widespread of the industry, there developed a need for poultry specific feeds which allow animals to grow, maintain health and improve on productivity. Also, with consumer preferences now leaning towards low calorie foods and healthier lifestyles, …
Poultry farming has increased significantly amongst small and commercial farmers alike within the last few decades. The wide spread of poultry farming brings about concerns regarding an effective yet cost effective dietary plan for chicken. Poultry diet is imperative to having a healthy, thriving flock and so farmers are continuously in search of an ideal …
Poultry farming has grown tremendously over the past few years. This growth has created an increased demand to meet protein requirements. Since highly famed commercial feeds are often expensive therefore cannot be maintained without affecting profits, most farmers are actively seeking for alternative feed options. As such, grainy meals that are usually adopted tend to …
Tomato is a vegetable belonging to the nightshade family and is widely considered to be natural medicine. This is due to its vast health benefits. Tomatoes are a rich source of nutrients such as vitamins, potassium and folate; they also contain lycopene which is popular for its extensive health effects. Tomatoes are known to prevent …
The free range breeding system is one in which chickens are able to roam freely outdoors for a certain period of time. Instead of complete confinement of poultry, they are let out during the day to move freely and explore. In this system, chickens are able to explore their natural behaviour whilst being protected from …
People have been breeding a variety of chickens for thousands of years. The variety of chickens being bred have however declined drastically over the past decades. According to the Livestock Conservancy, more than 8,000 livestock breeds exist around the world, and about 1,600 of those are in danger of extinction. Only a handful of breeds …
Chicken eye problems are some of the common challenges experienced by poultry farmers. These usually lead to blindness thereby affecting the chicken’s ability to forage. The result is often malnutrition which can be detrimental. As such, farmers should constantly be on the lookout for any diseases that can cause chicken eye infections. Also, adequate knowledge …
