layers
Prolapse in laying birds, part 1: Causes of prolapse in layers
Prolapse in layers is a condition that occurs when a hen’s reproductive tract temporarily turns inside out to allow the hen to lay an egg, is unable to retract after the egg has been laid. Prolapsed vent, also known as prolapsed oviduct, pick-out, cloacal prolapse or blowout, is a[...]
Make money with layers by keeping your production up – Part 2
by Barbara Mulonda Simbaya, Tiger Animal Feeds Technical Advisor Declining day length Hens are sensitive to day length, and particularly to the direction in which day length is changing, when it comes to laying eggs. Declining day lengths discourage egg production. It is not unusual for a flock owner[...]
Make money with layers by keeping your production up – Part 1
by Barbara Mulonda Simbaya, Tiger Animal Feeds Technical Advisor Layer farming means raising egg-laying birds for the purpose of commercial egg production. Due to their high nutritional value, the demand for eggs has continued to grow worldwide. Eggs are easy and quick to prepare and can be used in[...]
Poultry farming Chapter 5.1: Broilers and layers
by Tisha Steyn Raising broiler chickens to sell as meat can be a profitable addition to your present small-scale farming. Chicken meat is a popular source of protein in diets everywhere in the world. Because chicken meat contains little fat, it is regarded as a healthy food and many[...]
Pullet rearing: Building a foundation for profitable layers
by Marné Visagie Pullet rearing serves as the foundation for the layer phase. If the pullets are reared correctly, the layers will perform efficiently and increase the profitability of the farm. However, pullet rearing is often neglected and this leads to problems in lay, resulting in a less efficient[...]