Water Consumption Rates/Levels for Layers & Broilers
Water is a nutrient that is of high importance to the life of humans and animals. Water consumption rate or level is affected when water is too hot or has …
Poultry
Coccidiosis in Poultry: Signs, Control & Prevention
What is Coccidiosis? Coccidiosis or Cocci in poultry is an important protozoan disease that is capable of wiping out a large number of affected chickens overnight. Coccidiosis affecting poultry birds …
Nutritional Requirements of Broiler Chickens
Nutrition is an important part of poultry farming because the performances of chickens and other poultry birds depend majorly on their nutrition. One mistake some broiler farmers make is giving …
The Nutritional Requirements of Chick, Pullet & Layer
Nutrition is an important part of poultry farming because the performances of chickens and other poultry birds depend majorly on their nutrition. One mistake some layer chicken farmers make is …
Prolapse in Poultry: Causes & Prevention
Prolapse (pick out) is the turning inside out of the oviduct and rectal organs through the vent, to the extent of not retracting back. Its occurrence may result in death. …
Day Old Chicks Price Today & Where to Buy
Day-old chicks, also known as DOCs, have become an increasingly demanded hatchery product by poultry farmers. The current price of day-old chicks is affected by some factors. These include the …
Poultry Diseases that are Rampant in the Cold or Wet Season
Poultry birds and poultry production are generally affected by seasonal climatic or weather changes. For instance, in the wet or cold season, chickens eat more feed, drink less water and …
A Beginner’s Guide to Turkey Farming
Turkey farming is the process of raising turkeys for the purpose of producing meat or eggs for food or money. Turkey, chicken, guinea fowl, duck and quail are all domestic birds …
How to Fumigate a Brooding House & Pen
Fumigation is a method of disinfection or destruction of harmful disease organisms in an environment by using fumigants. Fumigants are chemicals that are released into the atmosphere in the form …
[DIY] How to Build a Chicken Coop
What is a chicken coop? A chicken coop is a house where chickens are kept secure from predators or harsh weather conditions. In the coop, nest boxes are provided for …