Laying chickens are expected to start lying after about 18 weeks with good management practices. Upon laying, there are several production issues that may occur; some of which are soft-shell eggs, very small eggs (peewee eggs), bloody egg production, to mention a few. Majority of these problems can be prevented and treated with proper and…
Protein is one of the most important nutrients in chicken feed; it is needed to build muscles and enhance rapid growth, and egg production, in the case of laying birds. In case you do not know, protein sources are usually the most expensive ingredients in livestock feed. One of the cheapest sources of protein in…
Going to a decade in the livestock and general agriculture industry, I have always advocated for end-to-end and zero-waste agriculture where farm produce is fully utilized to derive maximum benefits. The use of blood meal in cow feed is a step in sustainable livestock production. Blood meal is a valuable protein source in livestock feed….
It gladdens me to see that the world is steadily becoming a healing place where all production activities now take cognizance of the wellness of humans and the environment. The most exciting news is knowing that agriculture is the principal of this initiative through sustainable farming and food production. Sustainable agriculture is a climate-resilient and…
Temperature is one of the prominent factors that contribute to the growth and development of plants in all climatic regions in the world. The role temperature plays in a plant’s growth cannot be overemphasized. Temperature determines the plant’s type of plant to grow in a specific region, the growth rate, and the yield, both in quality and…
I have been in the poultry business for nearly a decade and feel I have the best experience to mentor and guide beginners. Over the years, I have reared broilers, pullets, cockerels, turkeys, and noilers; I can share insightful tips on how to rear these poultry birds successfully. My experience with each of the birds…