The Difference Between Cockerel, Cock, Pullet & Layer
Some poultry farmers don’t know (or are confused about) the difference between a cockerel and a cock. Some farmers also find it difficult to figure out the difference between a …
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How to Identify Good & Poor Egg Layers
Distinguishing between a good layer and a bad layer could be quite difficult for inexperienced poultry farmers. For example, you may be interested in buying point of lay chickens, and …
[PDF] Layers Feeding Guide, Growth & Weight Chart
A layer feeding and weight chart is an essential management tool for poultry producers. The chart allows farmers to track the weight gain and feed intake of their layers so …
Broiler Starter Feed Formula
The broiler starter feed is one of the most important diets of broilers and specifically for new, young broiler chicks. Proper nutrition during the starter phase is essential for proper …
Top 10 Ways to Sell Livestock Farm Products Quickly
When you’re ready to sell your livestock farm products, it’s important to have a plan in place to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. There are a …
Egg Eating in Poultry: Causes & Solutions
What is Egg Eating? Egg eating is an uncommon, terrible habit (a form of cannibalism) developed by some hens where they eat their own eggs or the eggs laid by …
Where to Buy Cheap & Efficient Egg Incubators
What is an egg incubator? This is a device used to hatch fertile eggs of poultry birds. Incubator users usually make use of it to hatch the eggs of chickens …
7 Causes of Reduction in Egg Production
It is obvious that poultry farming has become so popular in different parts of the world. It is a promising agribusiness enterprise, but poultry farmers must equip themselves with the …
Feed Formula Sample for Chick Mash
Use the feed formula below to formula or produce the chick mash for your chicks or turkey poults. Disclaimer: Livestocking is not responsible for any damage, loss or negative effect of …
How to Start Kienyeji Chicken Farming
Birds kept and raised for meat production, egg-laying, and feather production are referred to as poultry. Since poultry farming is relatively easy to start and grow, it has become more …