A Beginner’s Guide to Layer Farming
Layer farming is one of the popular aspects of poultry production. It is ranked as the second most practiced poultry venture in the world after broiler farming. If you intend …
The Nutritional Requirements of Broiler Breeders (Parent Stock)
Broiler parent stock is specifically raised to produce fertile eggs and broiler chicks. Broiler Parent Stock (also known as Broiler Breeder) has different nutritional requirements from that of normal meat …
Real Truth about Synthetic Growth Hormones in Chicken
The rapid growth of chickens today is majorly due to advancements in animal science, breeding and nutrition. Animal breeding technology has especially contributed to the development of high-performing birds.
How to Start a Successful Garden
The recent surge in gardening popularity has been fueled by the availability of information and tools that make it possible for anyone to start a garden, no matter how little …
What Do Pigs Eat?
Pigs are big, intelligent animals that are usually raised for their delicious meat on farms. They have a reputation for eating and eating and only stopping when the food is …
What Do Rabbits Eat?
There are two types of rabbits you’re likely to run into wild and domesticated. Wild rabbits run free through the countryside, while domesticated rabbits are usually kept as pets. Both …
Duroc Pig: Facts & Characteristics
Breed History Until 1940, Duroc was known by the name of Duroc-Jersey. Perhaps, because it had its origin in the United States by crossing two pig lines – the red …
What to Feed Your Rabbits
Two of the main health problems in rabbits are intestinal tract problems and dental (tooth) problems. Both can be largely avoided by providing the correct or appropriate rabbit feed or diet.
5 Amazing Benefits of Quail Eggs Over Chicken Eggs
Quail eggs are very good food, able to offer excellent nutritional values. It is true, that although they are increasingly popular, many people are still reluctant to buy them because …
Turkey Feed & Weight Chart
Turkey farmers are mostly concerned about the growth performance of their turkeys. This is because it has a direct impact on how much they will get from the birds when …