Peter King’ara, 44, has always been passionate about birds. He has travelled to different parts of the world looking for rare species to keep at his sanctuary in Gichiche Village, Othaya. Under his Barefoot Venture project, the farmer-cum-lawyer keeps more than 30 different species of birds. “I have gone as far as America and Britain […]
Read moreCommunities in the lakeside region have traditionally relied on fishing as their main source of livelihood but with declining stocks, most fishermen are diversifying their sources of income. Stephen Ogembo, 39, is one such man who has shifted from fishing in Lake Victoria to poultry farming. ‘‘Fishing has been the main economic activity in the […]
Read moreThis comes against a backdrop of increased cost of production for broilers and layers variety, where 70 per cent of the expenditure emanates from feeds, according to the stakeholders. Kenbro, which belongs to Kenchic, was developed by a French company. The eggs from this type of chicken are in high demand with one selling at […]
Read moreEcochicks Poultry Ltd offers competitive solar egg Incubator Price in Kenya Solar Egg Incubator Price in Kenya with features and prices Setting Capacity for Poultry Eggs Model No. Features Price 56 Eco56 Automatic Egg Incubator Fully automatic, high efficiency hatching 15,000 60 Semi-Automatic Egg Incubator with Manual Turner Manual egg turning, ideal for beginners 12,000 […]
Read morePoultry farming is a very lucrative aspect of agriculture under livestock farming. For you to achieve maximum result in your poultry farming business, there are certain equipments that are necessary. Now for those who are in the process of starting a poultry farming business or you are still in the planning phase, this writeup will […]
Read more1. Select your Poultry Niche The poultry industry is a broad niche. There are many sub-sectors in the poultry industry which you can tap into. Below are niches in the poultry business: Egg production (Layers breeding) Meat production (Broilers breeding) Chicken breeding (Hatchery) Poultry feed production Poultry equipment manufacturing Egg and meat processing, packaging and […]
Read moreHere are some steps you can follow to make a mobile poultry structure: I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Read moreIf you have a chick that is struggling to hatch, there are a few things you can try to help: It is important to remember that hatching eggs is a natural process, and interference should be kept to a minimum. However, if a chick is in distress, it may be necessary to provide some assistance […]
Read moreCandling is the process of holding an egg up to a light source in order to see the inside of the egg and assess its viability. Here are the steps to candle an egg: It is important to remember that candling is not a foolproof method for determining the viability of an egg, and it […]
Read moreHere are some tips for caring for eggs in an incubator: Keep the incubator clean and disinfected. Use a mild disinfectant and clean the incubator before and after each use. Keep the eggs at the correct temperature. The ideal temperature for incubating eggs is 99.5°F (37.5°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature and make […]
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