Livestock
Why you need to keep your turkeys away from your chicken
For many years my father kept turkeys in our rural village – Lung’anyiro somewhere in Mumias under free range system together with our indigenous...
How honey will improve your chicken layers
Scientists in Nigeria have shown that honey diluted in water improves egg quality and increases survival rates of layers.
The scholars from the department of...
I overcame quails’ disappointment to become a successful poultry farmer
Last year, losses run into millions of shillings as farmers rue the day they jumped into the quail bandwagon, lured by tales of huge...
Chicken farming will reward you despite difficulties
The rearing of improved indigenous chickens is widespread, with many farmers claiming they are making good returns from the business.
However, there is little data...
All about sheep farming and the best sheep breeds
By their nature, sheep are followers. They follow the shepherd to pastures, to the market and to the slaughterhouse.
You just need to show the...