Boer Goat Breed Information
History of Boer Goats The Boer goat breed is one of the meat goat breeds in the world. Although they are majorly kept for meat, they could also be raised …
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Ameraucana Chicken Breed Information & Guide
The Ameraucana chicken is a newly recognized breed that lays blue eggs. (To find out where the blue eggs come from, click here). However, it should be noted though that …
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) in Livestock Farming
Feed Conversion Ratio is a topic of great importance in livestock farming, most especially commercial animal farms. Feed takes about 70 percent of the total cost of production in poultry …
Waste Disposal Tips for Livestock Farmers
Livestock farming is also significant to global food security and the economy. It involves the rearing of farm animals, which include poultry, sheep, goat, cattle and even fishes. In this …
Simple Layer Chicken Feed Calculator
Feed and feeding are vital in livestock farming. Generally, the cost of feeding is over 70% of the total cost of production. So if you’re thinking of raising and keeping …
Floor Space Requirements for Broilers & Layers + Calculator
In livestock farming, floor space is very important. For instance, floor spacing is one of the factors or things that affect growth performance as well as the general welfare of …
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Point of Lay Chickens
Have you recently seen the Point of Lay Chicken For Sale adverts? Do you want to replace your stock with point of lay chickens? Are you new to this whole …
Solar Water Pump – Why You Need It in Your Farm
What is a Solar Water Pump? The solar water pump is a type of water pumping system that works wherever there is an abundant supply of sunlight. During hot seasons …
How to Brood & Care for a Baby Turkey
Brooding and caring for baby turkeys might be easy for some experienced turkey or poultry farmers. However, some people (especially newbies or starter farmers) have challenges taking care of a …
Egg Production Cycle & How Chickens Lay Eggs
Chicken Egg Production Cycle A laying hen will produce eggs for several years, but it is only economical to keep the layers for 18 months. Egg production commences at about 22 weeks of …