Archives for Poultry Farming
Cannibalism In Poultry
Cannibalism in Poultry is a separate problem that may occur long after dominance relationships have been established. Cannibalism differs from dominance as it actually causes physical harm. Cannibalism may begin…
How to prevent Newcastle disease from killing your poultry farming
Kenya farms are home to thousands of chickens, which are a source of income and food production for many families. Naturally, eggs, together with other ingredients such as flour or…
STUDY: On the widespread use of antibiotics among poultry farmers in Kiambu County
Antibiotic resistance is a global concern threatening achievements in health care since the discovery of antibiotics. In Kenya, this topic remains understudied in a context of rising demand for livestock…
3 ways to improve the efficiency of egg production
Egg Production: The egg industry is currently dealing with its fair share of challenges. With production outstripping consumption and prices being squeezed, producers are looking for more ways to improve…
The Business of Egg Production
If you are thinking of starting a livestock farm to raise chicken for egg production, you need to have a clear knowledge about the production capabilities of your flocks. You…
Reasons Kienyeji Chicken Eat Own Eggs
I have been rearing Kienyeji chickens for the past two years and for the last three months, they have been eating their eggs, which has really affected my production. What…
Kenya to host international Poultry Expo
Demand for poultry products is on the rise in Kenya driven by an emerging middle-class created in existing and new urban settlements as a result of Devolution. To feed the…
A simple DIY guide on how to make your chicken feeds
Homesteaders who aspire to greater self-sufficiency often want to grow or at least mix their own chicken feed. If you can grow everything your chickens eat, you don’t have to…
Interesting facts of chicken egg fertility that you may not know.
It is possible to have a rooster and a hen that are active but a hen can still lay eggs that are not fertile: I know you may be wondering…
Despite opposition from animal welfare org, Kenyan Farmers prefer battery cage poultry farming
Despite opposition from animal welfare organisations that battery cage poultry farming is cruel, this system is gaining traction among Kenyan farmers who argue they save on space and improve egg production. This is…
