You can start seeds in almost anything these days… peat pots, seed trays, toilet paper rolls, newspaper rolls, paper towels, or even that good old-fashioned thing called the ground. But have you tried starting seeds in eggshells? It almost seems like an urban myth, with rumors that it’s possible, but little proof of people who have actually […]
Uncooked rice: If you are going to feed your chickens rice, be sure you cook it first. Once chickens eat dry rice, it will blow up when moisture is introduced and this can cause serious digestive problems. Salty foods: Too much salt can cause salt toxicity or hypernatremia. Chickens are not able to digest large amounts […]
In recent years, chicken farming in Kenya has become so trendy as to be commonplace. As chickens need care every day, year-round, chicken farmers are not known for taking extended vacations so it is a profession to which a person must be very dedicated or have a staff on hand they trust. Becoming a profitable […]
Chicks need heat at start of brooding until they emerge their own feather. Chicks reared through natural brooding get the heat they require from the hen. But in modern poultry production stations, the heat sources for chicks are brooders/Heaters. Kerosene lump, Charcoal heater, Bulb with 60-100 watt as well as Hay box can be used […]
In order to reduce the feed cost which accounts for about 70% of the total cost of poultry production indigenous poultry feed enterprises came into existence. Most small scale poultry enterprises now depend on these indigenous feed rations. The raw materials are sourced locally. The feed constitutes mainly of maize, sorghum spent grains, groundnut cake, […]
To farm 1000 layers is not a joke. You need to automate as many tasks as possible The layers are in cages. The cage can fabricated a the farm using the normal wire mesh. The wire mesh can be painted to increase durability. Feeders can be improvised from drainage water pipes cut in a half […]
With most animals, it is relatively easy to determine the sex of the newborn. The male reproductive organs are located on the outside of the body and are relatively easy to see, even in newborns. This is not the case with poultry. In male birds, the reproductive organs are inside the body cavity. This makes […]
Mealworms are the larvae of the darkling beetle with very high proteins for your livestock Mealworm combined with sukuma and green vegetables produce yellow yolked eggs and kienyeji tasting chickens Mealworms (also known as Tenebrio molitor) are in fact insects. They are scavengers that can be found in grain stores, feed sacks and occasionally household […]
Seek out neighbors and chicken farmers in the area Yes, the internet is full of useful sites for raising chickens, but nothing beats the advice and knowledge of someone with whom you can talk in your area. Seeing other people’s setups will help you troubleshoot your own, and you can have people actually come see […]