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The Basics of Chicken Nutrition: Exploring Alternative Feeds and Their Benefits

A vital component of poultry farming, chicken nutrition has a direct impact on the health, output, and general well-being of your flock. Although conventional feeds like corn and soybean meal have long been mainstays in chicken diets, interest in alternative feeds that offer further advantages is developing. The fundamentals of chicken nutrition, the value of […]

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Caring for Day-Old Chicks: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Healthy Start in Kenya

The arrival of day-old chicks is an exciting time for any poultry farmer. These tiny, fragile creatures hold the promise of future layers or meat birds. However, their first few weeks are critical, and providing the right care is essential for their survival and healthy development. This comprehensive guide will walk Kenyan farmers through the

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Unlocking the Potential of Improved Kienyeji Chickens in Kenya: A Game Changer for Poultry Farmers

The native Kienyeji chicken, which produces both meat and eggs, has long been a mainstay in Kenyan homes. They have a distinctive role in our agricultural environment because of their toughness, resistance to disease, and capacity to flourish in local conditions. Traditional Kienyeji breeds, however, frequently have slower development rates and produce fewer eggs, which

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Brooder Basics: Keeping Your Day-Old Chicks Warm and Happy for a Thriving Start

Well done! You’ve made the bold decision to bring day-old chicks home. Although these little bundles of fluff have a lot of potential, during their first few weeks of life, they are also extremely vulnerable. They require a cozy, secure, and warm environment to flourish, much like human newborns do. This is the role of the

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Newcastle disease in chicken

Avian paramyxovirus type 1 causes Newcastle disease, a highly contagious viral illness that affects birds, particularly poultry, and can be fatal. It causes problems with the neurological, digestive, and respiratory systems. Newcastle disease only affects birds, particularly poultry, such as chickens. It can cause illness and death in large numbers of birds quickly. Transmission of

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EGG BREAKING IN POULRY

For those who raise poultry, birds’ tendency to break and consume eggs is a difficult issue. To properly treat this behavior, it’s critical to comprehend its causes. Below is a summary of the typical reasons and fixes: Reasons for Breaking and Eating Eggs: Hens may turn to their own eggs for calcium or protein if

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How can poultry be used sustainably?

By minimizing waste, cutting carbon emissions, and enhancing animal welfare, poultry may be utilized in a sustainable manner.  Below is a summary of important tactics: 1. Management of Feed: a) Locally Sourced Feed: b) Other Sources of Feed: Feed Efficiency: Waste is decreased and less feed is required when feed formulations are optimized to promote

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