Poultry
Tiger Animal Feeds: It all starts with the quality of the chick
Broiler business is a complex business that requires a lot of factors to consider before embarking on it. One of the critical factors is the chick quality, which is usually ignored by the farmer. The quality of the chick directly impacts the chick growth rate, disease resistance and meat[...]
Managing the litter for better broiler performance
In agriculture, poultry litter or broiler litter is a mixture of poultry excreta, spilled feed, feathers, and material used as bedding in poultry operations. This term is also used to refer to unused bedding materials. Poultry litter is used in confinement buildings for raising broilers, turkeys and other birds.[...]
Poultry 101: Keep your chickens healthy and well fed
The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has made it their mission to improve lives through the sustainable production of poultry, and empowering farmers in developing regions. They achieve this through various training programmes and resource distribution. In the first part of this series, we discussed what you will need to[...]
WPF releases free training on feeding chickens
The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released free training materials to help poultry farmers ensure their chickens are properly fed and watered. The training module is part of a series released by WPF to help Africa’s small-scale poultry farmers improve their farming methods and incomes. Available for free in[...]
Unlocking the mystery of feed refusal in poultry production
Article supplied In the intricate world of poultry farming, feed refusal can be a perplexing and frustrating challenge for producers. Despite meticulous care and management, poultry sometimes exhibit a reluctance to consume their feed, leading to reduced growth rates, lower egg production, and increased susceptibility to disease. Understanding the[...]