Poultry farming
Poultry farming Part 5.2: Natural and artificial incubation
In the previous issue we discussed the raising of pullets and broilers to be sold as meat. In this issue we look at natural and artificial brooding of eggs to be raised as layers. Breeds of chicken In the chapter on planning your poultry farming enterprise, we looked at[...]
Poultry farming part 4.3: Raising chicks in a brooder
In part one of Chapter 4 we discussed the types of chickens suitable for Southern African circumstances. We also learned how to take care of day-old chicks in a heated brooder from the day they arrive until they are four weeks old and ready to be moved to a[...]
Poultry farming Part 4.2: Raising chicks in a brooder
In Part 4.1 of the series on raising chicks in a brooder, we looked at the preparation of a brooder heated with infrared lamps. In Part 4.2 we shall look at the requirements of chicks, as well as the construction of a hay box brooder that does not require[...]
Poultry farming Part 3: Budget
Last month we looked at the importance of planning before you start your poultry farming enterprise. We discussed twelve points that must be kept in mind when you are considering farming chickens for meat or eggs. This month we look at drawing up a budget to show you what[...]
Poultry farming Part 2: Planning
In the Introduction to Poultry Farming in Issue 70 of ProAgri Zambia and Issue 26 of ProAgri BNZ, we discussed the advantages of such an enterprise, but also the problems you may encounter. Chickens will be a valuable and profitable addition to your existing smallscale farming, but you need[...]