What is Debeaking or Beak Trimming? Beak trimming 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 and cannibalism and to reduce feed wastage. It is a delicate operation, and if it is… [Read More]
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Top 5 Reasons for Poor Broiler Growth and Solutions
The greatest concern of most broiler farmers is if their broilers will attain the desired or target weight at the end of the rearing period, which usually about 2.5 kg to 3.5 kg after 8 weeks. Of course, the bigger the broilers, the higher the profits. This is the reason… [Read More]
Day Old Chicks or Point of Lay – Which Should I Start With?
Should I start with day-old chicks (DOC) or Point of Lay (POL)? This is a common question asked by most people who want to start layer farming. They are confused and don’t know which option they should go for. If you’re in this situation, this post will assist you in… [Read More]
Special Feed Formula for Optimal Chicks, Growers and Layers Performance
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 fast or lay well?” Well, there is no gimmick to achieving this, except they consume the right feed containing the… [Read More]
Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens Successfully
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 are presumed to be rugged and healthier. They can be raised organically, fed natural food or diet and treated with… [Read More]
