As symptoms of poultry diseases are noticed on the external part of the birds, they could also be noticed in the internal organs. A serious… Read More »Internal Poultry Diseases and Post Mortem Examination
Pecking among birds or chicken pecking is a costly and vicious habit that poultry producers cannot afford to ignore. It may occur at any age… Read More »Pecking in Poultry and How to Control it
Poultry parasites obtain their food from either the skin or feathers of living birds and they draw blood with the aid of the hook on… Read More »Poultry External Parasites and Control Measures
Worms are among the larger forms of life which parasitize poultry. Various kinds of worms are normally found in birds because their occurrence is universal.… Read More »Worm infection among Poultry Birds: Types, Causes and Treatment
Although poultry farming business is one of the lucrative businesses to venture into, it is also faced with certain challenges like poultry diseases and other… Read More »Cold Weather Poultry Diseases and How to Manage them
The purpose of constructing a poultry house for your chickens or birds is to protect the birds from dogs, cats, snakes, rats and other pests… Read More »Considerations in Constructing a Poultry House
For the health and productivity of your poultry chickens or birds like: (Layers, Cockerels, Broilers, Noilers and many more), it is important that they be… Read More »Nutritional Requirements and Deficiency Symptoms for Poultry Chickens
Birds’ guts have important differences from mammals’ guts. Most obviously, birds have a beak instead of teeth. Beaks are much lighter than teeth and are… Read More »The Digestive System of Birds: Structure and Function
A disease is an unhealthy or abnormal physical state or appearance. Diseases in poultry can result from living organisms (infectious agents) or poor environmental conditions… Read More »How to Control Diseases in Poultry Effectively
Feed formulation involves the judicious use of feed ingredients to supply adequate nutrients required by poultry and pigs. Feedstuffs vary in composition, and feed costs… Read More »Identification of Feed Stuffs Used in Feeding Poultry and Pigs and Feed Formulation
Vaccination is an effective means of preventing or reducing the adverse effects of specific diseases in poultry. Poultry refers to birds kept for human use,… Read More »Vaccinations and Medications in Poultry and Pig Rearing
The starting point of field biosecurity is the reception of a healthy flock from the hatchery. This also implies healthy breeders and a good biosecurity… Read More »How to Maintain Poultry and Pig House Hygiene
Rodents, such as rats and mice, can be a major cost factor on the poultry farm due to the food they consume and spoil with… Read More »How to Control Rodent in Poultry Farms
De-beaking (also called beak trimming) is the act of cutting the lower and upper points of the beak. The trimmed upper beak is usually shorter… Read More »Ways of Controlling Vice-habits in Poultry
When we think of animals in our lives, one of the last ones that I think about is the chicken even though we eat eggs… Read More »Different Breeds of Poultry
Cockerel chickens feed formulation for ensures they receive the right nutrients for healthy growth. It balances various ingredients to meet their specific dietary requirements, supporting… Read More »Complete Practical Cockerel Chickens Feed Formulation Guide
Growers Mash is a specially formulated feed designed to meet the nutritional needs of growing chickens, typically between 8 to 20 weeks of age. This… Read More »Growers Mash: A Nutritious Feed for Chicken Growth
Noiler chickens are a dual-purpose breed developed to thrive in African climates, providing both meat and eggs. They are hardy, fast-growing, and low-maintenance, making them… Read More »How to Raise Noiler Chickens Successfully
Noiler chicken farming has become an increasingly popular venture in Nigeria, especially among small-scale farmers. The Noiler chicken is a hybrid breed that combines the… Read More »Noiler Chicken Farming Guide
Vent pecking is a behavioral problem commonly observed in commercial layer birds, particularly hens. It is characterized by the pecking and pecking at the vent… Read More »Causes of Vent Pecking In Commercial Layer Birds
The chicken house, also known as a poultry house or coop, plays a critical role in maintaining the health and productivity of chickens. The internal… Read More »Causes of Extreme Coldness And Hotness in the Chicken House
