Feather loss in chickens should be a great cause of concern to any farmer. Whereas some (1-3) are normal or natural, some (4-10) will require you to take some action and prevent the problem. 1. Preening It is a time when the chicken cleans itself and its feathers with oil from the glands at the […]
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Crop fill assessment is one of the measures of determining the comfort of the birds in the brooder. Crop fill assessment is when a poultry attendant or farmer massages the crop of a chick to determine whether the chicks have familiarized themselves with the feed and water. Making crop fill assessment helps us to judge
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Egg production in layers, such as chickens, can be influenced by various factors, and these include the below mentioned: Young hens typically start laying eggs at around 5-6 months of age, and their egg production increases until they reach peak production, usually around 1-2 years old. Afterward, production gradually declines with age. Proper nutrition is
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Many farmers have lost their poultry investment due to the high mortality that comes from pecking. In more detail, pecking occurs when one or more birds start to pull/peck at the feathers of another bird. This phenomenon can lead to cannibalism amongst your birds. Moreover, let us dive into the main factors that may cause
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Poultry – breeding good and healthy birds requires operational excellence and attention to detail. A combination of quality nutrition, veterinary guidance, and increased consideration of barn and bird management will help ensure birds have the best possible chance to perform at their maximum potential. The acronym “FLAWS” has commonly served as a reminder to check
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It is important for a chicken owner to have a background idea of the reason behind poop colors and take immediate action if needed. Let us explore the diverse colors and fatal and non-fatal causes behind that. Could possibly be: internal worms, Marek’s disease, or avian flu. More likely cause: high diet in greens, weeds,
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Although there are plenty of causes for your chick to die prematurely, we delve into some important ones; 1. GENETIC This is important to note because there are about 21 lethal mutations in the fowl. The lethal is more pronounced in homozygotes, especially during the third week of incubation. The greater the abnormality caused by
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