Infrared Brooding Bulb

Digital bulb for warming chicks at affordable prices An infrared brooder heating bulb is a type of light bulb that emits infrared radiation, which is a type of heat energy. These bulbs are commonly used in brooding setups for chickens, ducks, and other poultry to provide heat and warmth for the chicks. They typically come […]

Kenbro chicken farming in Kenya

Kenbro chicken is a free-range bird that is robust to disease and possesses as well-conformation, is managed with minimum supplementary feed and is ready for consumption/sale after ten to fourteen weeks. This bird is for live market sales, and as a replacement for indigenous chicken. They are fast maturity-males 3.5-4kgs, females 2.5-3kgs. Kenbro have high […]

Home made feeds for kienyeji chicken

The best feed for kienyeji chicken is by far homemade kienyeji feed. Kienyeji chicken farmers should mix their own chicken feed. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with having to keep kienyeji chicken and having the right feeds is one of them. The top ingredients in most natures best bagged feeds are corn, […]

Duck farming in Kenya

Ecochicks is the best home for poultry farming in Kenya Duck farming is a developing business in Kenya, it offers ample opportunities for a decent stream of income. Duck meat is a sought-after product fetching higher prices than chicken. Duckling are fully grown in about 30 days. They require a long-term commitment from their owner, […]

Selection of hatching eggs in Kenya

For selecting the best fertile eggs for hatching, you have to choose eggs that are free of dirt, litter and yolk or white from broken eggs. It always preferable to choose eggs that are uniform in size and shape are preferable. The eggshell should be equal in thickness, texture, and color so that warmth can […]

Turkey farming in Kenya

Turkey production in Ecochicks Turkey farming is now gradually increasing in Kenya because of the awareness and many benefits derived from rearing turkeys. Turkey supply eggs and can be source of meat and their multi- colored plumage can be used for decorations. The poultry industry in Kenya is expanding rapidly and meat and eggs production […]

Exotic chicken breeds in Kenya

Exotic chicken in Ecochicks These are kari improved, kuroiler, Kenbro and Rainbow Roaster. The term improved kienyeji generally refers to an indigenous chicken breed obtained from natural cross-breeding between two superior breeds of kienyeji chickens or a kienyeji chicken and an exotic breed. Exotic breed they have much advantage include- to thee increase of egg […]

Types of hen in Kenya

Broiler, kuroiler and improved kienyeji is available in Ecochicks The different between broiler and layers Broiler are reared to obtain meat whereas an laying poultry is called layers. Broiler have fast growth rate, therefore they need protein rich food with sufficient fat. Layers need fewer proteins and fats in their food. vitamin A and k […]

Diseases affecting chicken in Kenya

Common signs of diseases in poultry 1- General inactivity. 2-Discharges. 3- Abnormal droppings. 4- Dull and/ or closed eyes. 5-Ruffled feathers. 6-Drooped wings. 7-Sitting on haunches or lying down. The best medicine for poultry A number of different drugs, called Coccidiostats, are available for use in conventional diets to control coccidiosis in poultry. coccidiostats than […]

Layers chicken feed formulation in Kenya

Making layers feed 1-Add the whole maize meal, soya, fish meal, maize bran and limestone powder into a container. 2 mix the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined 3stir the feed with a shovel, spade or a stick until all the ingredient are evenly dispersed throughout the container. The best feed for kienyeji chicken The […]