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 …
Poultry require dietary plans rich in protein so as to facilitate development, productivity and maintain health. For this reason, fish meal is a crucial part of chicken dietary plan. Fish is popular for its high protein value, hence the ideal supplement for poultry feed. There are 2 basic sources of fish meal for chickens. Fish …
Production of poultry has been on the rise over the years, with more farmers seeking a market share in this lucrative venture. This trend is expected to continue over the next decades. The increase of poultry farming has placed pressure on the demand for feed as well as raw materials. In fact, feed costs currently …
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 …
Sheep and chickens can live together and this is because chickens get along with most farm animals, even though they have a dominant pecking order within their own flocks. Free range chickens go about their business happily foraging as long as the farm animals that are around do not tramp down or harm them. Benefits …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Poultry farming is growing in popularity among commercial, small as well as backyard farmers alike. The growth of the industry places a pressure on farmers to produce increased yields of superior quality. With this demand comes the need to prolong the life expectancy of livestock in order to reach maximum productivity, hence increased profits. This …
Rhode Island Red chicken are among the most popular breeds globally. They are classified as a medium sized breed with rich dark red-brown plumage and some green-black tones. This breed is characterised by rectangular bodies that are relatively long and dark red in colour. The legs and feet are yellow with a bit of reddish …
