Poultry
Feeding and vaccinating chicken broilers
To begin with, broiler birds take six to eight weeks to reach market weight. Therefore, in the case of feeding, provide broiler starter of...
The dos and don’ts when making poultry feeds at home
To begin with, the choice between maize germ and whole maize as the primary source of carbohydrates, or between soya meal and fishmeal as...
Bernard Njoroge: how I earn my living from hatching and selling chicks
Bernard Njoroge never thought he would one day do chicken business. After completing Form Four at Afraha High School, Nakuru, Njoroge joined Raybridge College...
Tips on home chicken feeds preparation
When making home made feed rations, it is important to do experimental trials, by isolating a number of chickens, feeding them and observing their...
Stopping Newcastle disease from destroying your chickens
One of the worst nightmares of chicken farmers in many parts of the world, including Kenya, is the Newcastle disease, which is caused by...