You know calcium serves so many roles in the body of a bird. Ranging from ensuring strong bones to strong egg shells. calcium ensures that the muscles around the vent a strong enough to prevent prolapse Calcium supply should be on target at each level of development Any deficit will see birds manifest different signs.
I know that you want to fit in your broiler farming business. However, successful broiler farming is only achievable when you follow some unavoidable rules. There are rules for every business, and broiler farming is not an exception. Therefore I will not waste your time before sharing some rules that successful broiler farmers always obey
It will interest you to know that most farmers keep the secret of their business to themselves. Those things they have battled and conquered remain their strength and most of them will not be willing to share. Feed First Before Egg production Any successful farmer who keeps laying hens will tell you that layers are
Looking to start a broiler chicken farming business. This is a quick list that will guide you through some of the things that you need to consider before you start at all. Find out the best breed available, BELGIUM BIRDS ARE AVAILABLE Prepare your brooding house; heating devices, medications and vaccination schedule promptly Get your
Vaccination is a prevention strategy for some poultry diseases, yes it’s only effective if ts done effectively. 1. Vaccinating Sick or Stressed Chickens: Vaccinating sick birds is like adding to the sickness. When a chicken is sick, the immune system is compromised. At such times, vaccines will only do more harm – instead of preventing
Raising chicken feeders is something you must have come across but maybe not the hidden benefits of raising feeders. Interestingly, people advise to do this but many farmers still can’t figure exactly why. So, today I decide to make ends meet with a polite article. For Exercise and Leg Strength What does this have to
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It is very important to have good uniformity in broilers to maximize the performance. Variation in their body weights causes lot of complications and problems. If the flock is not uniform, it will take longer time to grow Many broiler farmers aim at higher weight, however they have faced so many challenges that can b
Most chickens have some worms, but it isn’t a problem until the chicken becomes overwhelmed with too many. Then it can cause health issues, decreased laying, and even death. ? Deworming chickens isn’t difficult, but the tricky part is deciding if your flock needs dewormed or not! Chickens can get more worms by pecking at
Necrotic enteritis is one of the world’s most common and financially crippling poultry diseases affecting approximately 40% of commercial broiler flocks. Clinical outbreaks can cause mortality rates of up to 50% and has been estimated to cost the global broiler industry upwards of $5-6 billion annually. However, it is the sub-clinical form that often goes