Archives for Poultry Farming
Why do Hens Run Before Mating? I Thought You Should Know
Many of you have hens and chicks around your home and you always see them mate because that is the only way they can reproduce and produce eggs. You always…
Tanzania has imposed a total ban on importation of day-old chicks from Kenya
Tanzania has imposed a total ban on importation of day-old chicks with effect from next week as it seeks to protect its local hatcheries and limit the inflow of substandard…
Inside Mega Poultry House In Kenya; Kenchic, How They Do It Different
About two kilometres off Kenol-Sagana highway in Murang’a County, one finds Kenchic Kakuzi Broilers Farm. The farm is a highly restricted area, with observance of bio-security protocols starting at the…
Chicken Mycoplasmas: A Killer Poultry Disease That Farmers Should Watch Out For
The disease level of a poultry flock may determine the profitability of a business. Diseases have both indirect and direct causes, whereas indirect are linked to conditions that create stress…
Natural Medications In Poultry Rearing (Ethno-Veterinary Methods)
Once again I am posting this article to help you poultry farmers who are into indigenous chicken / village chicken / road runners / kienyeji chicken farming. Misuse of antibiotics…
Lessons On Keeping Poultry In Urban Areas From A Veteran Farmer
Inside her 9m by 4m poultry house in Kenya-Re estate in Kisumu, Anne Okelo keeps 110 Kuroiler birds. Before last year’s festive season, she had over 200 birds but she…
A Poultry Farming Enterprise That Helps Farmers Thrive – Success Story Of Andrew Makatiani From Kakamega County
When Andrew Makatiani, 38, started Lianfam Africa at Musonga village in Lurambi, Kakamega County, four years ago, he did not expect the business to grow as fast as it did.…
Factors To Consider When On Poultry Feeding
There are many factors which affect feed intake of chickens and hence determine nutrient intake level and efficiency of poultry production. Although the spectrum of these factors is very broad,…
Broilers Vs Layers, A Look At Their Difference, Production And Profitability
Are you confused on what type of chickens to start rearing in your poultry farming business? I will outline the benefits and disadvantages of rearing each of the types of…
Key considerations on poultry house ventilation
Proper air flow is very vital for optimal performance of our birds but many poultry farmers often see it as something neglect! Some problems we have in our farms could…