Category Archives: Poultry

Brooding is caused by a hormone called Prolactin released by the pituitary gland found behind the eyes. When Prolactin is released, the hens are urged to sit in some eggs and hatch them. Some hens go broody in the spring and summer when the days are longer, and there is ample food. When they get the urge […]

How to stop a broody hen? Some hens will remain in the broody stage if left unattended for several weeks. When this happens, they don’t eat or exercise as much and lose their condition. It is kind to stop a broody when you don’t want it to hatch eggs or if the hen is brooding […]

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Questions: How to mix diatomaceous earth with chicken feed? how often should i sprinkle de in chicken coop? is diatomaceous earth safe for chickens to eat? how to use diatomaceous earth for mites? How do I use diatomaceous earth for chickens? Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural product formed from fossils of skeleton remains of microscopic diatoms. […]

PUREBREED layers: These were the breeds used for egg production before the development of hybrids. Despite being somewhat overshadowed by hybrids at this point, a strong utility strain of purebred should still be able to produce outstanding results. The best egg outputs, like with hybrids, occur in the first year, but purebred chickens typically lay for […]

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To enhance cash flow, you can venture into free-range chicken rearing by establishing pastures around your property. However, for this endeavor to succeed, it is crucial to ensure that the pastures provide the appropriate protein and dietary content for the chickens’ proper growth. The first step is to select the most suitable breed of chicken […]

Red mites (Dermanyssus gallinae) are blood-feeding ectoparasites in tiny crevices inside poultry houses. During the warmer months, they emerge at night to feed on the blood of chickens and turkeys. Red mites substantially impact egg production in commercial and household flocks; they are very difficult to eliminate.  Even though red mites are not species-specific and can […]

Before administering any worming medication, worms must have been diagnosed in the chickens. Since the stage of worm infestation is usually during the egg stage, and these eggs are not visible to the human eye, there is a need to take a fecal sample of your chickens for a ‘worm egg count.’  The easiest way to […]

Though worming chickens has become a simple method nowadays, there’s a need to take precautions when administering medications regularly, given the recent news concerning drug resistance and worries regarding using medications in animals raised for food. You need an in-depth understanding of how the chickens get these worms just to know when medication is needed […]

Poultry worming is vital for any poultry species, especially in chicken raising, whether commercial or backyard poultry; paying attention to worm infestation in chickens is prime to their health. Poultry gets infected by worms directly or indirectly; hence they are two types of life cycles of poultry worms: Direct life cycle and Indirect life cycle. […]

How can you tell if a chick is male or female when it’s young? One of the most asked questions from people involved in commercial poultry production and raising backyard chickens.  The most common questions asked about how to sex chicks include; Indeed determining the sex of a chick at a very young age is […]

While many heavy breeds of chickens cannot fly high, a modest fence height will keep them within bounds. However, it’s a different story with the Mediterranean light breeds, which possess impressive flying capabilities and can soar over a substantial six-foot fence. This article shows how to clip a chicken’s wing to prevent it from flying. […]

Quality poultry hatchery services are vital components of a stable poultry industry. If you run a poultry business, you should never compromise on quality services for your business. Poultry hatchery services such as fertile egg hatching and incubator maintenance can be a headache sometimes. Due to the high costs of running and maintaining poultry hatchery […]

Vaccination is normally only required if the birds have had disease problems and may have been exposed to other birds. There are no laws requiring you to vaccinate your chickens against specific diseases. Many factors will influence your decision to vaccinate your poultry birds, including the breed of chickens you grow, whether you raise birds […]

A Guide to Preventing and Treating 8 Common Chicken Diseases; Keeping your chickens healthy and thriving is a top priority for any poultry enthusiast farmer. However, chickens are susceptible to diseases that jeopardize their well-being and productivity.  To ensure the vitality of your flock, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the common diseases […]

What plants do chickens eat? This question mostly comes to mind when chicken owners want to go organic chicken farming or when chicken feed becomes too expensive to find a substitute to cut down feeding costs. In a previous article, we discussed the benefits and success stories of using Azolla plants in feeding chickens and […]

Uzbekistan’s watermelon exports took off in early May 2023, nearly a week ahead of schedule, thanks to scorching temperatures across the country. Since mid-May, the nation has already shipped over 30 thousand tons of watermelons, setting a historic record for the start of the export season, according to analysts at EastFruit. Preliminary trade statistics reveal […]