Archives for Livestock Farming - Page 16
From Politics To Dairy Farming – Success Story Of Former Makueni MP Stephen Kyonda
A drive along Makindu-Wote Road in Makueni County during the dry season exposes visitors to a sleepy countryside dotted with acacia, stunted shrubs and thorny bushes, the signature vegetation in…
Broilers Vs Layers, A Look At Their Difference, Production And Profitability
Are you confused on what type of chickens to start rearing in your poultry farming business? I will outline the benefits and disadvantages of rearing each of the types of…
Key considerations on poultry house ventilation
Proper air flow is very vital for optimal performance of our birds but many poultry farmers often see it as something neglect! Some problems we have in our farms could…
Use of Liquid Paraffin for Day Old Chicken And Why Farmers Use It.
After hatching, chicks take longer time for them to start feeding on their own. Thus, poultry farmers are encouraged to give chicks liquid paraffin ( not the petroleum based paraffin…
Main causes of high failure rate in poultry business in Kenya today
As a poultry farmer, you must have observed that not every poultry business succeeded around you, yours must have experienced some challenges as well. It is difficult to give specific…
Jubilee Orpington Chicken, a rare breed that has captivated the hearts of many poultry enthusiasts
The Jubilee Orpington Chicken is both a rare and regal breed that has captivated the hearts of many poultry enthusiasts. It has taken over the planet, figuratively and somewhat, literally.…
How to identify Good layers from Bad layers in your poultry farm for quality egg production
Quality egg production is the primary goal for keeping layers. It is, therefore, important to monitor production of your flock, identifying poor layers that eat into your profits with minimal…
A Bizarre Agricultural Technique Where Farmers Are Drilling Holes In The Stomach Of Cows
Cows aren’t cars, but these cattle look like you could pump gas straight into their sides. A disturbing number of photos and videos online show cows, like these, with holes…
Key Essentials For A Successful Poultry Farming Business In Kenya
Keeping poultry involves everything from building poultry pens to taking care of chicks, brooding, vaccination, and selling of eggs, meat produced to consumers. In order to make a good profit,…
Milk Coolers; A Critical Unit In The Dairy Value Chain
Milk coolers are a critical unit in the dairy value chain. They ensure bulking is done at all levels of production, it eases transportation as milk tankers find reasonable volumes…