Brooding in Poultry – Definition, Types & How to Brood
What is Brooding in Poultry Production? Brooding is defined as the management of chicks from one day old to about 8 weeks of age, and it involves the provision of …
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Facts about Poultry Farming
Some years ago, a friend of mine sadly said “I dabbled into poultry farming without getting the basic facts about poultry farming. I only knew that you give broiler starter …
How to Sell Chickens or Turkeys with Minimal Loss
When your birds are getting to a marketable age, there is a need to plan how they will be taken to the market and sell them off to consumers. Most …
The Importance of Keeping Farm Animals
Animal domestication is the result of a long and complicated process that occurred 12,000 years ago. Today, there are over 1.5 billion cows, pigs, sheep and goats being raised on …
Fowl Pox in Chickens and Turkeys
Fowl pox is a common disease in domestic birds such as chickens or turkeys, but the truth is that it can affect other species. Although the animal may generally recover, the most serious …
Cannibalism in Poultry: Signs, Causes and Solutions
Cannibalism in poultry is one of the problems that poultry keepers sometimes encounter. This problem can end up causing great productive and economic losses if it is not dealt with …
How to Boost or Increase Egg Production
The egg is a fundamental part of the diet of many people because it is a food with proteins of excellent quality and rich in nutrients. This has caused a great …
How to Manage the Health of Animals in a Farm
Good animal husbandry starts with proper health care and management. Livestock production is greatly affected by diseases. Knowing these diseases is important in planning and organizing effective animal healthcare programs. …
10 Factors That Affect Egg Size
Types of Eggs The size of eggs is very important to poultry farmers because the bigger an egg, the higher its market value it commands and attractiveness to consumers. According …
