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 …
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 …
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 …
What are Backyard Chickens? Backyard chickens are the chickens that are raised or kept at the backyard of homes. They can either be raised inside cages, coops or free-range. They …
We did not just start to use herbs for raising healthy chickens, organic poultry has been in existence for decades. But thanks to the recent documentation by organic poultry practitioners.
There are numerous things that you can do to help your bird gain or maintain a healthy weight. However, if you suspect a loss in weight, you must immediately schedule …
ISA Brown Chicken Breed is one of the most sought-after chicken breeds in the world. Research has revealed that one out of 10 farms keeps ISA brown chickens. The reasons …
What is Debeaking? Debeaking in poultry management is the act of reducing the length of the beak of poultry birds. The purpose of doing this is to prevent feather pulling …
Should I start with day-old chicks (DOC) or Point of Lay Chickens (POL)? This is a common question asked by most people who want to start layer farming. They are …
For many years that I have been a consultant to individuals and farms, the most asked question by my clients is: “What can I do to make my birds grow …