Archives for Livestock Farming - Page 23
Guidelines on fish pond construction
Kenya has an estimated 80,000 ponds throughout the country with production of over 22,000 metric tonnes. Fish farming in ponds are now a major source of income for thousands of…
400 Fish farmers from Western Kenya have benefited from Sh476 million fish project
Over 400 farmers have benefited from Sh476 million fish production and management training to boost the aquaculture system in the Western Kenya region. The project which targets nine counties in…
From four heifers to a thriving dairy farm – success story of Biko Kithinji
After graduating in 2012, Mr Biko Kithinji had his eyes trained on dairy farming. Unlike many college graduands, Biko’s mind had shifted away from seeking employment. That, he says, was…
From a hobby to a successful Turkey farming business – Success story of Ben Kithinji
It started when he was a young boy. My parents kept a few turkeys and I was always fascinated by them. I liked their imposing looks and how they would…
A-Z on SHEEP Farming as a serious agribusiness in Kenya today
Sheep farming is among the traditional business and occupations of the people of some countries around the world. Sheep have been rearing as a domestic animal from the ancient time.…
Read on behaviors that signal a goat in heat
When a doe goes into heat, this is a sign that her body is ready to breed, therefore, females exhibit certain behaviors that signal males. This heat episode can last…
How to choose a healthy hen for maximum production
If you buy day-old, commercially-bred hybrid chicks from a reputable hatchery they will have been vaccinated against common major killers of free-range poultry. If you buy professionally-reared commercial hens at…
Difference Between Kuroiler, Kenbro, Rainbow Rooster and KARI Improved Chicken
Kuroiler, Kenbro, Rainbow Rooster, and KARI Improved Chicken are all breeds of chickens that have been selectively bred for specific characteristics. These chicken breeds were developed for specific purposes, such…
Fish farmers in Nyeri left stranded as investor goes underground
Fish farmers in Nyeri have been left stranded after an investor who had promised them a market and sold them input worth thousands in Israel went underground. Speaking to the…
Galla goat, the king of milk and meat in Kenya
The white long-legged indigenous African Galla goat is commonly associated with the pastoral communities of Northern Kenya. It is also commonly referred to as the Borana or Somali goat. This…