Kuroiler and Noiler chicken are hybrid breeds of chicken developed to meet consumers’ demands for animal protein. These chicken breeds are known for increased productivity, in terms of growth, with relatively low input, hence, making the enterprise more lucrative. Kuroiler and Noiler are different breeds, some farmers still think they are the same, probably as … Read more
The poultry industry relies on antibiotics like Duramycin for disease prevention and growth promotion in chickens raised for meat and eggs. Duramycin injection is approved for use in broiler chickens, layers, replacement pullets, and breeder hens. However, the use of antibiotics in poultry contributes to antibiotic resistance in bacteria that can spread to humans when … Read more
Poultry farming is unarguably a very lucrative type of livestock farming. The ability to creatively reduce the cost of production without compromising the performance of the birds makes any poultry business lucrative and profitable. Using herbs for chickens is a very cheap way to reduce the cost of poultry production; it allows you as a … Read more
Egg production is one of the most important aspects of raising chickens. Eggs are a great source of protein; it is termed as a complete protein because of its balanced amino acid value. The more eggs your chicken produces, the more profitable your flock will be. However, some problems can arise in the laying chicken … Read more
Coccidiosis is the most important protozoan poultry disease; unlike viral poultry diseases, coccidiosis can be treated and cured naturally with herbs. Coccidiosis in poultry is an acute poultry disease that renders farmers helpless; this disease can ravage a large flock of chickens within a few days of infection. Apart from ensuring proper sanitation within the … Read more
Several factors are limiting the operation of poultry farms in various parts of the world. The most prominent one is air pollution in terms of the odor that emanates from the chicken house. This is why most poultry farms are located in rural or less-populated areas where the odor has a less environmental effect and … Read more
Chickens are susceptible to several infections and illnesses at every growth stage and medium of rearing, especially when raised under a deep litter system, hence, antibiotics are a must-have in the chickens’ “first aid box”. Antibiotics are substances served to chickens to prevent and treat infections of any kind; they could be of various origins, … Read more
Vaccinating laying chickens is one of the effective ways to boost the immunity and productivity of the birds. It is simply the introduction of the disease-causing pathogens or their product into the bird’s system, such that they gain resistance over the subsequent attack from the pathogen. The vaccination chart for layers is an important document … Read more
You cannot be rearing chickens without having the necessary medications. As I tell most poultry keepers, you need to have a medication schedule to help maintain healthy chicken. One of the most important medications to have is Amoxicillin antibiotics. Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is one of the most commonly used antibiotics for poultry … Read more
Feeding takes the highest percentage of the cost of poultry production. It accounts for about 75 percent of the total cost of production. Chicken feeding guide varies with species of poultry birds; feeding chickens in the right quantity and quality will greatly improve the productivity of the enterprise and increase the efficiency of the poultry feed. … Read more