What to do when Kienyeji Hens have drastically reduced their laying. You can boost kienyeji hens to lay by doing one of the following Feed one gram of honey mixed with water with the forage to the hen every morning and evening. 2. 8% boiled vegetable seeds are added as additive with the forage. 4. […]
Read moreWhy poultry farmers fail in Kenya No feasibility study In most cases, farmers make little or no effort to carry out a feasibility study. The most important of these are the suppliers of day-old chickens, point-of-lay hens, feed, medicine, disinfectants and vaccines,cost of inputs and profit projection . Also often missing are veterinary services and sufficiency […]
Read morePoultry feed is some of the most expensive livestock feed on the market, making hydroponically grown fodder an easy choice for poultry producers. Sprouted fodder is considered a complete ration for poultry and contains all of the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for optimal meat and egg production. Fodder Pro Feed Systems allow any […]
Read moreDiseases may be defined as illness of one or more of the body organs or tissues, caused by pathogens or germs. Germs (virus, bacteria) and protozoa are classified according to size. Parasites, though not germs, can cause ill health. The significance of a disease depends on the rate of infection or infestation and the number of birds that die. […]
Read morePeter 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 […]
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